WINNIPEG — The much-anticipated rivalry match between the United States and Sweden was a dud, ending in a 0-0 draw.
It had all the trimmings for a perfect story. In one corner was Sweden with coach Pia Sundhage who led the U.S. to two Olympic gold medals and nearly a World Cup championship. In the other was Team USA, a squad facing the woman who built up this generation.
Unfortunately the game wasn’t as exciting as the week that preceded it in which Sundhage called Hope Solo a piece of work, Carli Lloyd challenging and Abby Wambach a sub.