The United States crashed out of the Women’s World Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden in the Round of 16 on Sunday
In addition to a stronger level of competition, the United States also struggled with inexperience (Pic: AP)
The rest of the world has finally caught up to the once-dominant United States. To watch the women's national team fall at the hands (and feet) of Sweden over the weekend in the World Cup's Round of 16 was tougher than I could imagine. The dream of winning a third-straight World Cup seemed no longer achievable. It was the earliest exit ever for the four-time tournament champions.
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