The U.S. women's soccer team is off to a victorious start in Rio.

Team USA shut out New Zealand 2-0 in preliminary-round play, getting goals from Carli Lloyd in the first half and Alex Morgan early in the second.

The U.S. outshot their opponents 12-to-4 in the win.

The Americans are seeking their fourth straight Olympic gold medal in Rio. The U.S. women will play their next round-robin match Saturday against France. (Metro Networks Inc.)

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