USWNT Falls to Japan, Should Be Proud Regardless

The United States Women's National Team captured the hearts of their country and likely several more. In the course of their run to the World Cup final, they overcame many challenges including a double overtime PK shootout to Brazil. The team improved with each game, but in the end they fell just short to a resilient Japanese team.

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