Best Moments in US Women’s Soccer
Before the 2019 Women's World Cup, Revisit the Biggest Moments in USWNT History
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After the sky-high successes of the '90s, US women's soccer saw a drop in wins, barely qualifying for the World Cup in 2011, but in the quarterfinal match for the tournament, against Brazil, the tide finally turned. Abby Wambach scored a goal in extra time that sent the US through to the next round, later securing them a silver-medal finish that revitalized American women's soccer.