How The U.S. Survived Against Spain

Another good chance for the Americans with that corner kick, but nothing comes of it.

That said, if she keeps finding as much space as she does, Spain will probably regret it eventually.

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.