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It’s been awhile — too long of awhile — since the United States Women’s National Team looked like a true global contender.
A bronze in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics. A round-of-16 knockout after some uninspiring group play at the 2023 World Cup. Plenty of frustrating friendlies along the way. They were often good, rarely great.
The team was in transition; young talent in, old stars out. The team lacked an identity; which was never an issue during the various glorious stretches of the teams history — including four World Cup titles and four Olympic gold medals.