[UNDER-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP] The defending champion United States fell in the quarterfinals of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Germany, losing to Nigeria in ashootout after their game ended 1-1. Sydney Leroux and captain Christine Nairn, the returning stars from the ’08championship team, both missed their penalty kicks.

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