How the U.S. Was Eliminated From the Women’s World Cup, Shot by Shot The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated.
Referee Stéphanie Frappart Will Lead First All-Woman Team at World Cup Frappart, a 38-year-old French referee, has more experience on the men’s stage than any other woman.