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USA’s dominant era ends on a night of chaos, confusion and heartbreak

Sweden 0-0 USA (Sweden win 5-4 on penalties): The defending champions suffered their earliest-ever World Cup exit, but this was a defeat that felt inevitable

The Independent UK

From Megan Rapinoe’s miss to VAR drama: How the USA and Sweden’s penalty shoot-out unfolded

The defending champions are out of the World Cup after a wild penalty shoot-out

The Independent UK

USA crash out of World Cup as Sweden win on penalties to reach last eight

USA, the holders, lost 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw when technology showed Alyssa Naeher had just failed to keep out Lina Hurtig’s spot-kick

The Guardian - UK

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Sweden knock out Women’s World Cup holders USA in wild penalty shootout

Two-time defending champions USA make earliest ever World Cup exit, as Sweden progress to face Japan in quarter-finals.

Al Jazeera

What Happened to the USWNT That We All Expected?

For the USWNT, the expectation is always to win, including against Sweden on Sunday. But it might be time for the rest of us to start managing those expectations.

Sports Illustrated

Width, pressure and finishing: how USA can turn round their World Cup

The defending champions have ground their way into the tournament’s knockout stage. But they need to improve quickly against a strong Sweden team

The Guardian - US

Trinity Rodman: from million-dollar teenager to USA’s World Cup cutting edge

The forward wasn’t expecting to play a crucial role for the USWNT. But injuries and her willingness to work on all aspects of her game have reaped rewards

The Guardian - US

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Captain Horan sets the tone for United States at FIFA Women's World Cup

Lindsey Horan sets feisty tone for the U.S. at FIFA WWC 2023. After angry exchange with Netherlands’ midfielder Danielle van de Donk, Horan scored to tie game 1-1

The Hindu

The US at this World Cup are young, talented … and running out of time to peak

The Americans should still make it to the knockouts. But they will need to improve quickly if they are to make a serious challenge for the title

The Guardian - US

USWNT Gets a Real Test (and Some Hard Truths) in Tight Draw With Netherlands

Scoring continues to elude the U.S., as does a strong presence in the midfield. Both were on display in a 1–1 draw with the Dutch.

Sports Illustrated

Horan’s header pegs back Netherlands in rematch of 2019 World Cup final

Lindsey Horan’s header canceled out Jill Roord’s opening goal as the USA played to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in the marquee fixture of Group E

The Guardian - US

US Women’s National Team honours late teammate Katie Meyer by dedicating their goals at the World Cup

Promising goalkeeper remembered by friend Sophia Smith during 3-0 win over Vietnam

The Independent UK

Making World Cup debut ‘crazy’ for U.S. rising star Thompson

Alyssa Thompson came on for her World Cup debut against Vietnam with the USA leading 2-0 thanks to two Sophia Smith goals.

The Hindu

Anatomy of a soccer superfan

There are sports fans and then there are superfans. Suzanne McFadden meets some among a US invasion the size of Tokoroa at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and asks if NZ is creating its own.

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The Guardian - US

An exploratory opening win shows the USA women are still a work in progress

Opening matches at World Cups are often a practice in figuring out what works. The USWNT’s 3-0 win over Vietnam to launch their three-peat bid shows they’re not yet a finished product

The Independent UK

Today at the Women’s World Cup: England, USA and five-star Japan claim victories

Japan hit five past Zambia, England edged past Haiti and holders the United States saw off Vietnam.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sophia Smith made some epic USWNT history with her absolutely incredible World Cup debut

Sophia Smith completely took over the USWNT's first World Cup match

Evening Standard

USA 3-0 Vietnam: Sophia Smith nets twice in comfortable opener for Women’s World Cup holders

Sophia Smith scored a first-half brace on her Women’s World Cup debut as the USA got their bid for a third successive title off to a comfortable start with a 3-0 win over Vietnam at Eden Park.

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Sports Illustrated

Sophia Smith Has Officially Arrived at the Women's World Cup

After scoring twice in the U.S.'s opening win over Vietnam, the 22-year-old already looks like the breakout star of the summer.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. opens World Cup title defense with 3-0 victory against Vietnam

Sophia Smith scores twice in first half to pace USWNT

The Guardian - US

Sophia Smith at the double as USA beat Vietnam to launch World Cup campaign

The United States won as expected, 3-0 over an overmatched but dogged Vietnam side making their tournament debut

WEKU

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup

The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Sophia Smith Scores First Goal for USWNT at Women’s World Cup

The 22-year-old got the ball rolling for the U.S. in its tournament opener against Vietnam.

WEKU

The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam

The USWNT is hoping its mix of veterans and rookies will become the first team to win three straight World Cups. They'll start by taking on a nation playing in its very first.

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: Why U.S. women’s soccer stands for more than a team and is an historic reign worth cheering

“The rest of the world is catching up.”

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