This was Alex Morgan's chance. After several months of hearing about it, this was the night she could finally end her goalscoring drought. She was handed the perfect opportunity, a chance from the penalty spot that could silence any doubts.
She missed it. Morgan's shot smashed off the post. The drought continues.
It was the best chance the USWNT had in a 0-0 draw with Colombia that saw both teams largely nullify the other's threat. Save for Morgan's penalty and one more clear-cut chance for the USWNT striker, the U.S. was largely quiet. Colombia, too, were not quite a it, with their star player, Linda Caicedo, marshalled well by the USWNT defense.
Overall, it was more of the same for the USWNT, who looked a lot like the team that fell short at the World Cup this past summer. The Olympic countdown is on, and the U.S. remains a team that could use a bit more life.
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