US women fall in shootout

What a game. The US was in control for most of the 120-minutes, but they just could not beat the German keeper. That said, Germany did have some great attempts but thanks to the skillful work of US goaltender Hope Solo, the scoreboard stayed at zero.

For two full 45-minute halves and two 15-minute overtime periods, these sides challenged each other for the Algrave Cup. The US had 13 shots to Germany's 7, but not a one was worth a goal.

So it came down to penalty kicks. The US shot first...

Aly Wagner - GOAL
Behringer - goal
1-1

Shannon Boxx - saved
Pohlers - goal
1-2

Cat Whitehill - GOAL
Prinz - MISS HIGH
2-2

Abby Wambach - miss high
Okoyino da Mbabi - goal
2-3

Kristine Lilly - GOAL
Wimbersky - goal
3-4

Germany wins on pks.

This is not the ending that we all wanted, but still, the US women played a great tournament, they just had trouble getting finishing in a couple matches.

One other bit of worrisome news, late in overtime, Natasha Kai went down after a hard head-to-head and had to be carried off in a stretcher. As of now, no word has come regarding her condition. We hope her a quick recovery.