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With a goal in the U.S. womens opener in Brazil, Alex Morgan proclaimed that shes poised for another Olympic outburst.Morgan, finally healthy after a few years with various injury battles, scored in the teams 2-0 victory over New Zealand in the opening group stage match in Belo Horizonte.The reigning World Cup champion U.S. team faces France on Saturday at Mineirao Stadium as the Olympic tournament continues. The top-ranked Americans are seeking their fourth straight gold medal in the sport, and fifth overall.Both the U.S. and No. 3 France sit atop their group with wins. Les Bleues defeated Colombia 4-0 in their opener.For me the injuries kept me from progressing, it kind of kept me a little bit at a standstill because I wasnt able to work on the things that I felt like made me more of a complete forward, she said. So once the injuries left me last year I felt like I was actually able to focus on the small details to help me improve on the big stage.Morgans star rose quickly following the 2011 World Cup in Germany. At 22, she was the youngest player on the U.S. World Cup team, becoming a super sub and scoring a goal and an assist in the final against Japan.She really broke through in 2012, with an impressive 28 goals and 21 assists. Her big moment came at the 2012 London Games, when her extra-time game-winner in the semifinals against Canada sent the U.S. into the final against Japan. Incidentally, during group play in London, Morgan also scored a pair of goals against France.But she has struggled with a few inopportune injures over the past three years. Late in 2013, she injured her left ankle during training camp, then injured it again during the teams CONCACAF World Cup qualifying tournament in 2014.She was hampered by a bone bruise in her knee before last years World Cup and was eased back into the lineup cautiously, used as a sub in the first two matches in Canada.Following the World Cup, she had a minor procedure on her right knee.So far shes had a fantastic 2016 with 12 goals -- her first year in double figures since 2012. Among the goals was a stoppage-time game-winner against France during the She Believes Cup.Morgans role has changed in the absence of prolific striker Abby Wambach, who retired late last year. Coach Jill Ellis said before the Olympics that shed be asking more from Morgan.Shes healthy, shes fit, shes mentally in a good place, shes scoring goals, and so I think its a lot of similar feelings in terms of how she felt in 2012 to now, Ellis said. But in her game I think she has grown in terms of her movement, her running off the ball, her timing, her touch. I think shes making strides in that area.Morgans latest goal came 34 seconds into the second half Wednesday against New Zealand. After reigning World Player of the Year Carli Lloyd put the Americans ahead with a header in the ninth minute, Morgan padded the lead with a low left-footed shot off a quick pass from Morgan Brian.It was Morgans fifth Olympic goal, pulling her into third place with Mia Hamm and Tiffany Milbrett. Lloyd leads the current Olympians with seven.The United States is now 15-0-1 in 2016. Morgans 12 goals, which lead the team, are the result of hard work.My first couple of steps, my finishing in the box -- those were some of the things I focused on a little more. I did some more personal training. It was a combination of things I was able to improve over the course of six to eight months, she said. So finally Im seeing everything paying off from being injury free and healthy and being able to work on the small details. It feels really good.Morgan said Friday she feels like this season may turn out even better than 2012.I feel like Ive surpassed anywhere Ive been in the past, whether thats in 2011 or 2012 and I feel more like a complete player, she said. Hopefully this tournament will show that. Easton Stick Youth Jersey .com) - The Calgary Flames aim to bounce back from their first regulation home loss of the campaign on Friday night when they host a Detroit Red Wings club that they swept in three meetings a season ago. Keenan Allen Jersey . Its an influence in football and a big part of the game. http://www.prochargersteamstore.com/Youth-Melvin-Gordon-Elite-Jersey/ . First off, the fans ripped the Cubbies introduction of a fuzzy new kid-friendly mascot named "Clark". Doug Flutie Youth Jersey . 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Hes been trying like hell to rehab and just not coming through like he wanted.Quinn said that is not the case with Trufant, who suffered a shoulder/pectoral injury in a 43-28 win Nov. 3 at Tampa Bay. This weeks bye gives Trufant extra time to recover before the Falcons play the Arizona Cardinals?on?Nov. 27.Hes definitely dealing with it, Quinn said of Trufant. Were hopeful that he can practice some next week. And if he can, whether its Arizona or whoever we play after Arizona, weve got to find out. Hes doing good now. Hes running and doing everything. So now we just have to see where hes at.Quinn insisted that Trufant will return at some point and the injury is not serious enough to be season-ending, even with the pectoral element factored in.You totally can [play with the injury], Quinn said. It depends on the severity of what he has and how deep.dddddddddddd ... If it was something really significant, then he would have had the procedures done.Im trying to be mindful of him knowing that hes wanting to play. Hes going to practice hopefully some the Arizona week. And then well determine, Does he look good enough to play, or do we wait another week? And then well kind of go from there.Meanwhile, Quinn said he expects Coleman to be a full participant in practice after the bye coming off a hamstring strain. Coleman has missed the past three games because of the injury.Punter Matt Bosher, who exited Sundays 25-14 loss at Philadelphia with a hamstring strain, could be back for the Falcons next game. The Falcons have no immediate plans to sign a punter. Kicker Matt Bryant handled the punting after Bosher left the Eagles game, though wide receiver Mohamed Sanu volunteered to punt.The loss of Tamme, who caught 22 passes for 2010 yards and three touchdowns through eight games, will mean an increased role for rookie Austin Hooper at tight end with a rotation that also will include Levine Toilolo and rookie Joshua Perkins.Until Trufant returns, Jalen Collins will run with the starters at cornerback. Quinn said Collins played solid against the Eagles in place of Trufant. ' ' '