Dansby Swanson, the Chicago Cubs' shortstop, couldn't contain his excitement after watching his wife, Mallory Swanson, score the decisive goal that led the U.S. women's national team to a 1-0 victory over Brazil, securing their fifth Olympic gold medal on Saturday.

Watching the game alone in his basement, Swanson experienced a rollercoaster of emotions before erupting in joy when Mallory's goal in the 57th minute sealed the win. After a tense match, she found the back of the net with a low shot past Brazilian goalkeeper Lorena, thanks to a well-placed pass from midfielder Korbin Albert. Mallory's quick decision to instruct teammate Sophia Smith to stay away from the ball, avoiding an offside, proved crucial.

The U.S. team held on to their lead, completing an undefeated run to their first Olympic gold since the 2012 London Games. Dansby, who wore his wife's jersey during the Cubs' pre-game warm-up against the White Sox, expressed his overwhelming pride and happiness. "It's hard to really put into words just how happy I am for her," he said, beaming with pride at his wife's achievement.