The three key moments in the U.S. tie with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup

Lindsey Horan of USA celebrates after scoring her team's only goal against the Netherlands at the 2023 Women's World Cup group match on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The Women's World Cup game between the U.S. and the Netherlands had been highly-anticipated and the two soccer heavyweights did not disappoint. They played to a 1-1 draw heading into the third and deciding game of group play next week.

But for the U.S. this was a most uncharacteristic Women's World Cup game and it began to unravel in the 17^th minute in Wellington, New Zealand.