The redemption quest for the USWNT from last summer’s Women’s World Cup disappointment was brought to a screeching halt as Mexico shocked the U.S. with an emphatic 2-0 victory in Los Angeles to finish group stage play at the inaugural W Gold Cup.

It was a miserable performance from Twila Kilgore’s squad, as Mexico looked both tactically superior and full of energy on the counter-attack, while the U.S. had precious little in the way of creative spark, unable to connect passes in the final third while continually giving possession away. Read More