US Soccer Releases Statement Following USWNT's World Cup Loss

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It was a disappointing end to the USWNT's World Cup defense,

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but the United States Soccer Federation is applauding the effort the US women made despite their early exit.

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In a statement released on Sunday, USSF said (via ESPN's Jeff Carlisle):

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USWNT was stunned by a loss to longtime rival Sweden in the Round of 16 where they were defeated on penalty kicks 5-4.

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USWNT was stunned by a loss to longtime rival Sweden in the Round of 16 where they were defeated on penalty kicks 5-4.

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2023 marks the United States' worst World Cup finish ever in a match that broke the hearts of every woman on the team.

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Following the defeat, defender Julie Ertz announced her retirement from international play.

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She leaves USWNT duty with 122 appearances, 20 goals and a pair of World Cup victories.

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It will also be the last World Cup for Megan Rapinoe and presumably Kelley O'Hara, with the future of Alex Morgan is also uncertain.

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