Soccer can be a cruel game sometimes.
The U.S. U17 Women's National Team has never lost a game during the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying tournament - ever - yet for the second time in a four-year span, will miss out on an Under 17 Women's World Cup after failing to advance past Mexico on Thursday.
After a dominant run of three group games, the United States gave up an early goal, and couldn't muster more than one in return, El Tri bested the U.S. in penalties.
Here are three takeaways from the match:
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