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USWNT's win less about perfection and more about passing crucial tests

Watching the United States women's national team is an exercise akin to finding flaws in the Sistine Chapel. On most days, there is nary an imperfection to be found. But on the rare occasions when a defect is located in the Americans' play, there's a discussion to be had about whether it's simple nitpicking or whether alarm bells should actually be going off.

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So what to make then of Sunday's 2-0 win over Brazil, one that all but clinches the SheBelieves Cup?