USWNT’s historic World Cup exit was decided by millimeters — now comes the fallout

The U.S. fans had already largely trickled out of the stands, as Sweden did their victory lap around Melbourne Rectangular Stadium after beating the reigning champions 5-4 on penalties and ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” began to blast over the sound system. Right inside the circle on the pitch, there was a mass of red and white. U.S. technical and communications staff in red jackets fanned out, finding stunned American players in need of comfort after a devastating shootout that included three U.S. misses.  The players, though, mostly found each other. Sophia Smith, one of those who missed...

Aug 7, 2023 - 09:54
Aug 7, 2023 - 09:58
USWNT’s historic World Cup exit was decided by millimeters — now comes the fallout

The U.S. fans had already largely trickled out of the stands, as Sweden did their victory lap around Melbourne Rectangular Stadium after beating the reigning champions 5-4 on penalties and ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” began to blast over the sound system. Right inside the circle on the pitch, there was a mass of red and white. U.S. technical and communications staff in red jackets fanned out, finding stunned American players in need of comfort after a devastating shootout that included three U.S. misses.  The players, though, mostly found each other. Sophia Smith, one of those who missed...

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