The first game of Round 4 didn't go as planed for team USA. The frustrations and pressure of what this meant seemed to hit all 23 women and not in a good way. Forwards Alex, Massy and Captain Abby couldn't penetrate Canada's defense if their life depended on them. The team racked up 8 fouls and 2 yellow cards all in the first half of the game trailing 2-0 to Canada. By time the second half came it only got worse. They were shut down and out at every play, 6 more fouls, 1 yellow card and 2 goals later beating them 5-2. Team USA lost their first game of the World Cup and lost their second game of the season once agin to Canada.
Odell hurt for Massy leaning on his elbows against the front row railing of the stadium stands, his hands covered his mouth. He watched her walk across the field, r
