The United States women’s soccer team crumbled in a stunning upset to open the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, falling 3-0 to long-time foe Sweden.
After arriving in Tokyo with the weight of the top ranking in the world on their shoulders, the Americans came out flat against a hungry Sweden team.
Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius starred in match, netting the opener in the 25th minute and completing a brace in the 54th minute. Lina Hurtig leapt for a header to clinch the third goal of the game, delivering the first multiple goal loss for the United States in a major tournament since 2008.