“We Dominated” – After Megan Rapinoe Missed Penalty, Alex Morgan Expresses Disappointment at USWNT’s Shock Loss to Sweden in the World Cup

The USWNT started their World Cup campaign aiming for a three peat. However, they could not show their mettle and championship pedigree at the group stage and struggled their way to the next round. Throwing things further out of the kilter, Sweden knocked the defending champions out in penalty shootout as the soccer world watched in shock. Aggravating the fall, the team’s centerpiece Megan Rapinoe failed to find the back of the net from the spot. Shortly after the heart-breaking exit, ace striker Alex Morgan sounded off her disappointment at the result.

During the crucial game, Alex Morgan came so close to netting a goal. However, Sweden’s Zecira Musovic stood in her way. Following the exit, Alex Morgan was in tears, citing her team had to go home, despite giving their all on the field.

Alex Morgan expresses her disappointment with USWNT’s World Cup exit

After the penalty shootout and the subsequent shocking result, Alex Morgan spoke to Fox Soccer’s Jenny Taft. “Feels like a bad dream. I don’t know, the team put everything out there. I think we dominated, but doesn’t matter. It’s the highs and lows of the sport of soccer. Doesn’t feel great,” said Alex Morgan.

During the post-game interview, Morgan was also asked what the team, along with the coach Vlatko Andanovski, spoke to each other after the shootout was over. Morgan replied she couldn’t hear much because of the crowd and added, “I couldn’t hear anything but my own thoughts.” Her response doesn’t come as a surprise as she, like most of her teammates, was struck by the sadness of facing such an early exit. Furthermore, Morgan revealed that she has now only got thoughts about returning to her NWSL side San Diego Wave, perhaps aiming to forget a disappointing World Cup run.

The most shocking exit in USWNT’s history

No other team has dominated the FIFA Women’s World Cup like the USWNT. During all their World Cup appearances, the USWNT has managed to at least secure a spot in the Semi Finals. Moreover, they boast four titles in their trophy cabinet, the most by any women’s soccer team. This time around, Megan Rapinoe and co. were eyeing to overcome the impossible, to win a third consecutive World Cup title. However, the dream still remains unrealized.

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Alex Morgan had earlier said she has not contemplated retirement. Therefore, soccer fans will hopefully get to witness her bouncing back stronger. Meanwhile, her legendary teammate Megan Rapinoe has had her last dance. Unfortunately, her glorious stint had to come to this disappointing climax. Anyhow, as Rapinoe spoke after the game, the shocking result is “the balance to the beautiful side of the game.”

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