Previous 2014 Algarve Cup Coverage

The streak is finally over. A stretch of 43 games without a loss came to an end in the same place it began, the Algarve Cup in Portugal. A goal by Lotta Schelin of Sweden in the 24th minute stood up for the rest of the way as the US again struggled to create offense.

The US had 12 shots to Sweden’s four and six shots on goal to Sweden’s three but for the second straight game the dominance in possession and shots didn’t see itself reflected on the scoreboard. Through 180 minutes of play in the Algarve Cup the only goal for the US has been off a deflect clearance when Sydney Leroux.

The US now sits third in their group with the possibility of winning the group gone. If Sweden defeats Japan the US can finish second by beating Denmark by two or more goals or by having Japan beat by two or more goals. If the US loses to Denmark they’d finish last. The US can face any of the four teams from Group A except for Germany (China, Iceland, Norway) in their final match. The US takes on Denmark on Monday morning in their final group stage match.

WeSupportTheUS.com will have a recap on the final group stage matches on Monday and a look at who the US will face in their final match.

Group Stage Schedule:

• March 5th
  • 7:45 AM ET – USA 1-1 Japan
  • 1 PM ET – Sweden 2-0 Denmark
• March 7th
  • 8:30 AM ET – USA 0-1 Sweden
  • 9:10 AM ET – Japan 1-0 Denmark
• March 10th
  • 9:40 AM ET – Japan vs. Sweden
  • 9:40 AM ET – USA vs. Denmark