As the final minutes ticked away, and the U.S. women's national team clung to a narrow 2–1 lead over the Netherlands, a bright young group of players could be seen emerging. Finding their feet. Meeting the moment.
The U.S. lineup that finished Tuesday night's match in The Hague had an average age of 25.4 years old. In the midfield were 17-year-old Lily Yohannes and 23-year-old Hal Hershfelt. On the wings were two 20-year-olds, Alyssa Thompson and Ally Sentnor.
