Quest for Gold – Episode 63: Tierna Davidson says USWNT feels ‘refreshed’ after pandemic, heading into Tokyo

Posted: Jul 16, 2021 / 11:21 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 16, 2021 / 11:21 AM CDT

United States defender Tierna Davidson (12) controls a ball during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer match against Argentina, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

This week on Quest for Gold…

The full Team USA roster for the Tokyo Games has been announced, and we know what they’ll be wearing!

There are new rules on medal ceremonies.

The families of American athletes may still get an Olympic experience.

A few big-name athletes won’t be going to Tokyo after all.

On this week’s athlete spotlight we talk to Tierna Davidson of the Chicago Red Stars. At 22 she’s already won a World Cup with the USWNT. Now she’s got her eyes set on Olympic gold.

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