Vlatko Andonovski resigns from post as US manager
United States head coach Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down from his position in the wake of the team's last-16 exit at the World Cup.
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Megan Rapinoe Reacts to United States' Shock Exit From FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
USA forward Megan Rapinoe has broken her silence following her United States Women's National Soccer Team's (USWNT) earliest-ever exit at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Missed penalties in the shootout by senior stalwarts Megan Rapinoe and Kelley O'Hara helped send USWNT out of the tournament, with hopes of completing a 'three-peat' dashed, as long-time rivals Sweden advanced to the last eight. The 38-year-old announced her retirement after the National Women's Soccer League season this year. After a goalless 120-minute match against Sweden, the USWNT was defeated 5-4 on penalties. Rapinoe took to her Instagram to post a heartfelt message following the USWNT's FIFA World Cup exit to Sweden.
Sweden keeper Musovic lost for words after dramatic win over USA at the Women's World Cup
Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic emerged as the hero as her team beat the United States 5-4 on penalties to knock the defending champions out of the Women's World Cup.
USA's last-16 exit brings tearful end to Megan Rapinoe's World Cup career
Megan Rapinoe did not get the Women's World Cup farewell she wanted on Sunday — a penalty that sailed over the crossbar the last international play by one of the United States' most decorated players.
Watch: How VAR Played A Role In USA's Shock Women's World Cup Elimination
The United States of America (USA) -- the two-time defending Women's World Cup champions -- were knocked out by Sweden in the round of 16 on Sunday. With the scores reading 0-0 after the end of extra-time, the game that went into the penalty shootout, which saw Sweden edging out 5-4 in sudden death. It was a VAR check that played a crucial role in deciding the fate of the game. In the sudden death, the score was tied at 4-4 when USA's Kelley O'Hara hit the woodwork with her shot. Lina Hurtig stepped up next. It seemed that USA goalie Alyssa Naeher had saved her shot but a VAR check deemed it as a goal. Watch the drama here:
Holders United States Stumble Into World Cup Last 16 But Dutch Rampant
Holders the United States squeezed into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a shaky 0-0 draw against debutants Portugal on Tuesday to finish second in Group E behind a rampant Netherlands. England will hope to have far less trouble when the European champions look to get the draw they need against China to reach the knockouts as Group D winners. The United States came to Australia and New Zealand as favourites -- ahead of England -- to win an unprecedented third World Cup in a row.
Women's World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 13
England are looking to cement their place in the knock-out stages as they take on China in Adelaide on Day 13 of the Women's World Cup.
Horan header earns USA a point against Netherlands
Lindsey Horan's second-half goal helped the USA rally from a rare losing position to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands in a rematch of the 2019 final at the Women's World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.