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USWNT earn W Gold Cup title the hard way, show signs of growth

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- With the glimmer of a well-deserved Concacaf W Gold Cup trophy in the hands of the U.S. women's national team, it's easy to forget that just weeks ago, the journey into the inaugural tournament began with a statement of regret from team captain Lindsey Horan.

"First and foremost, I would like to apologize to our fans," said Horan days before the start of the W Gold Cup. "Some of my comments were poorly expressed and there was a massive lesson learned for me."

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