THE USWNT is out of the Women’s World Cup after a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Sweden in the round of 16.
Lina Hurtig’s dramatic penalty condemned the USA to a shock early exit after the sides played out a 0-0 draw in Melbourne.
The USA had aimed to become the first team in history to win three-straight World Cup titles.
But after scraping thru from Group E in second place they found Sweden too physical in their first knockout matchup.
Trinity Rodman was promoted to the starting XI, with veteran Megan Rapinoe again only on the bench.