Defense went to clear the ball, not expecting any interference. Leroux charged forward and struck a low shot before tumbling to the ground. By Courtney Lambert

After Wednesday?s draw with Japan to kick off the 2014 Algarve Cup Group B play, the U.S. WNT are gearing up to take on Sweden tomorrow in Albufeira, Portugal. By Courtney Lambert

Michael Bradley is the most noteworthy absentee of three U.S. MNT players forced to drop out of Wednesday's jinxed friendly versus Ukraine. By Peter Nolan