While a labor dispute simmers at home, the U.S. women's national soccer team is set to travel across Brazil as the favorite to win its fourth straight Olympic gold medal.
The Rio Games are happening as a U.S. federal agency looks at a wage discrimination complaint filed by a group of national team players who claim they make less money than their male counterparts. The team's union also is looking for a new contract with U.S. Soccer.
Intrigue is nothing new for the top-ranked Americans.
Unlike the men's tournament, which requires teams to field under-23 squads, women's Olympic soccer brings together the best players in the world.