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Crystal Dunn #2, Rose Lavelle #16, Christen Press #11, Megan Rapinoe #15 and Alex Morgan #13 of Team United States celebrate following their team's victory in the penalty shoot out after the Women's Quarter Final match between Netherlands and United States on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on July 30, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

The USWNT Struggled, Scrapped, And Survived

Lauren Theisen

It’s Time For The USWNT To Hit Reset

Luis Paez-Pumar

Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville reacts during their match against the D.C. United at DRV PNK Stadium on May 29, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Much-Hyped Inter Miami Project Is Off To An Atrocious Start

The USWNT Got Completely Dismantled By Sweden To Open Their Olympics

Patrick Redford

Gomez introducing himself to Louisville City fans last year.

Top USMNT Prospect Headed To La Liga Under Strange, Hilarious Circumstances

Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini raises the European Championship trophy during the presentation after Italy won the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021.

Italy Deserved It

England players look on dejected after losing in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England.

It Did Not Come Home

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the final of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Lionel Messi Led Argentina To The Final, And His Teammates Took It From There

Harry Kane of England is congratulated by Phil Foden after scoring the second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on July 07, 2021 in London, England.

There’s Still Time For England To Do More Than Win

Ray Ratto

Players of Italy celebrate following their team's victory in the penalty shoot out after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between Italy and Spain at Wembley Stadium on July 06, 2021 in London, England.

[WILD GESTURING AND SCREAMING IN ITALIAN]

Jorginho of Italy celebrates with Matteo Pessina and Domenico Berardi after scoring their sides winning penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between Italy and Spain at Wembley Stadium on July 06, 2021 in London, England.

Italy Had Just Enough Gas To Make It To The Final

Kelsey McKinney

Counterpoint: I’m From Denmark Now

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England's forward Harry Kane celebrates with England's forward Raheem Sterling (L) after scoring third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-final football match between Ukraine and England at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on July 3, 2021.

IF YEW DON’T FINK ISS COMIN ‘OME I HAVE NEWS: ISS COMIN’ ‘OME!

EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - JULY 01: Tobin Heath #7 of United States celebrates with Christen Press #11, Alex Morgan #13, Lindsey Horan #9 and Emily Sonnett, #14 after scoring a goal against Mexico at Rentschler Field on July 01, 2021 in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Extremely Confused Referee Deems USWNT Wondergoal Too Cool To Exist

Players of Denmark celebrate their side's victory in front of the fans after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Quarter-final match between Czech Republic and Denmark at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on July 03, 2021 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Why Not Denmark?

Germany's forward Thomas Mueller reacts to missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on June 29, 2021.

Germany Can Finally Start Over

England's forward Raheem Sterling (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on June 29, 2021.

Football Has Loaded Up The Car, Typed The Address Into The GPS, And Lads: It’s Coming Home

Switzerland's goalkeeper Yann Sommer reacts after saving a shot by France's forward Kylian Mbappe in the penalty shootout during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between France and Switzerland at the National Arena in Bucharest on June 28, 2021

No One Is Safe At The Euros

Spain's players celebrate their fifth goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between Croatia and Spain at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 28, 2021.

Spain Has Nothing Left To Fear

You Can Always Rely On Soccer’s Coaching Carousel To Produce Humiliations And Threats Of Violence

Matthijs de Ligt of Netherlands looks dejected after being shown a red card during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between Netherlands and Czech Republic at Puskas Arena on June 27, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary.

The Netherlands Blew It, Again

Tom Ley

Federico Chiesa Showed Us Soccer In All Its Glory

Aymeric Laporte of Spain celebrates with Koke after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group E match between Slovakia and Spain at Estadio La Cartuja on June 23, 2021 in Seville, Spain.

This Is What Spain Should Be

Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku scores past Finland's goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Finland and Belgium at Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 21, 2021.

Romelu Lukaku Can See The Future

Denmark's players celebrate at the end of the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Russia and Denmark at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 21, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Denmark’s Dramatic Beatdown Of Russia Was Soccer At Its Best