The USWNT is extraordinary — don't pretend otherwise
by Jane McManus from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#6DKNX)
Neither the US Women's National soccer team's past glory in Megan Rapinoe, nor its future in young phenom Sophia Smith, could defeat Sweden in the present. Both players skipped penalty kicks high over the goal after a 0-0 tie in regulation, clear misses of the target altogether, in a 1-0 loss that was a jarring start...