How The U.S. Survived Against Spain

She seems to be getting that space in moments directly following a Spanish counter. Which is to say, it’s a bit as a result of Spain’s tactics, and a bit as a result of Rapinoe’s ability to exploit any space that opens up.

Is Spain allowing Rapinoe to have a ton of space on the left, or is Rapinoe making it?

Mewis doing a great job to win that ball.