It was a cruel exit after a tough tournament for the United States Women's National Team. And it came by the narrowest of margins. An inch. Maybe less.
After 90 minutes of regulation time — and a half-hour of extra time — between the U.S. and Sweden, it came down to a penalty kick shootout and the final shot, by Sweden that was almost stopped by U.S. keeper Alyssa Naeher. The ball barely crossed the line.
