The U.S. Women's National Team narrowly avoided an upset in the group stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup, drawing 0-0 against Portugal. Megan Rapinoe was brought on as a second-half substitute, but her energy failed to spark the listless U.S. team. In the dying minutes of the game, Portugal hit the post in stoppage time, leaving the U.S. with a narrow escape. The U.S. now faces a tough road ahead in the knockout round, but the team is still hopeful of making a deep run in the tournament.
