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USWNT battles back to draw Brazil thanks to Lloyd's equalizer

Shannon Boxx bid an emotional farewell as the U.S. battled back to draw Marta and Co. 1-1 at CenturyLink Field.

SEATTLE — Who does the U.S. women's national team call when it really needs a goal? The answer came loud and clear in the 85th minute at CenturyLink Field on Wednesday when Carli Lloyd booted a shot off the crossbar that dropped decisively into the net to even the score against Brazil at 1-1. A draw was as good as it was going to get.

For Lloyd, it was more affirmation that she has become the goal-pounding offensive star for the U.