USA forward Megan Rapinoe has broken her silence in the aftermath of her nation's untimely departure from the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Sweden knocked reigning back-to-back champions USA out of the Women's World Cup on penalties (5-4) in Melbourne on Sunday.
Double reigning world champions the USA had to settle for second spot in Group E of the Women's World Cup after being held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal on Tuesday.
Manchester United's US tour ended with a disappointing 3-2 friendly defeat against Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas.
Star American forward Alex Morgan admitted that getting the better of Vietnam in their opening World Cup match proved tougher than expected, despite the 3-0 result.
Leeds have announced the signing of United States midfielder Weston McKennie on loan from Juventus until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move.