The team scored only four goals in the group stage at this year's World Cup, compared to 18 goals in the group stage of the 2019 World Cup
The World Cup has shown an improvement in the overall quality of women's soccer, making it more challenging for the USA team to dominate.
Former players, such as Carli Lloyd, have criticized the team's lackluster performance and questioned their mentality and willingness to win.
The team had suffered defeats to Sweden in the past, both in the 2015 World Cup and the 2011 edition.
Alex Morgan identified the team's inability to convert scoring opportunities into goals as the main cause of their poor performance.