USA fall to Brazil on penalties for disappointing exit from U-20 Women’s World Cup

Americans have not won tournament since 2012 US youth teams have struggled in recent showings Timing of U-20 World Cup has drawn criticism The United States were eliminated from the U-20 Women’s World Cup in the last 16 on Wednesday, falling to Brazil on penalties after playing to a 1-1 draw after extra-time. Brazil goalkeeper Thaís Lima made a crucial save on Emeri Adames’s attempt to begin the shootout, opening the eventual 5-4 finish in