Womens Soccerteam has crashed out of the 2023World Cupfollowing a dramatic penalty shoot-out loss against rivals Sweden.
This is the earliest USWNT has been eliminated from a World Cup.
The epic penalty shootout ended 5-4 to Sweden.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Megan Rapinoe of USA reacts after missing her team’s fourth penalty in the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Sweden and USA at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Melbourne / Naarm, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Still, the ball crept past her and trickled into the goal.
Sweden progressed to the Quarter Finals where they will face Japan.
The young side dominated the possession and kept Swedens goalkeeper busy, with almost constant attack on her goal.
However, Team U.S. were less than clinical and failed to translate their high possession stats into precious goals.
This has been the story of Team U.S. throughout the competition.
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After a promising start, Team U.S never looked all the way right.
The U.S. finished second in Group E with five points their lowest tally in World Cup history.
The soccer veteran has said she plans to retire at the end of this season.
USWNT has for decades dominated international soccer, maintaining autonomy atop the world rankings.
