The era of U.S. dominance in women's soccer is over after the two-time defending champion was eliminated from the World Cup in a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden on Sunday, bringing about an agonizing end to the international career of Megan Rapinoe and raising questions about where the team goes from here.
The United States had won the last two Women's World Cups and four of the eight editions. The Americans have never gone out before the semifinal stage.
The U.S. was sent packing in the last 16 this time after winning just one game, an unconvincing 3-0 victory over Vietnam.