We spent most of the group stage wondering whether the USWNT were actually good. After 90 hectic minutes against Spain on Monday, we may finally be a bit closer to an answer.
The US cruised into the knockout rounds with three wins from three in their group, scoring 18 times without reply in games against Thailand, Chile and Sweden. The goal tally could've been higher too, if it wasn't for Christiane Endler's heroic second half performance in the Chile goal.
After a comfortable 2-0 win over Sweden, comfortably the second best side in the group, the American defence hadn't really been challenged, certainly not troubled.