FIFA Women's World Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Colombia on Monday night in Edmonton. It was a third win in four matches for the Americans, but once again the team will have major concerns about its midfield and attacking play.
In addition, progress came at a high cost. Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday both drew their second yellow cards of the tournament and will be suspended in the quarterfinals, where the U.S. will play China on Friday, June 26, in Ottawa.
That's seriously bad news for the U.S. Rapinoe, a wide midfielder, has been the team's best, most creative attacking player throughout the tournament.