Jennifer Cudjoe has lauded the performance of her teammates as Sky Blue were sent crashing out of the 2020 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup at the hands of Chicago Red Stars.
Cudjoe joined Freya Coombe's team on a six-month deal from Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves in June and starred in their fairytale run to the knockout stages for the first time since 2013.
Having edged past Washington Spirit on penalties on Saturday, they were hoping to upset last season's runners-up who considered favourites for Thursday's semi-final clash.
But the effort from Evelyne Viens and Julie Ertz's own goal could not rescue Sky Blue from defeat as they bowed to first-half strikes from Bianca St.