The US Women's National Team will look to continue their stay atop the apex of World Soccer in the 2016 Olympics. The team kicks off its tournament on Wednesday against New Zealand.

 The USWNT has a peerless record in this competition, winning the top prize four of the five times it has contested the Olympics. The lone blemish on the team since 1996 was a second place finish in 2000. Since then, the team has won three straight gold medals and looks poised to do it yet again as the top ranked team in the world. The team won all six games in 2012 when it last lifted gold.

 This is a very similar squad to the one that conquered the World Cup last summer.

 Its very first opponent has never won a single medal and has only played in two of the five possible Olympic tournaments. In 2008, New Zealand faltered at the first hurdle, but in 2012 the team managed to get into the quarterfinals.

 Predictions:

 The USMNT kicks off its tournament in style, winning 4-0 over New Zealand.

 Live Stream Info

 The game can be viewed on NBCSN. For those looking for a live streaming option, head over to the NBC Live Extra App.

 Schedule

 The match gets started at 7 p.m. EDT.