Kelley O’Hara was brilliant on both sides of the ball. Defensively, she matched the physicality put forth by Sweden and was the best US defender – if not player – on the field. O’Hara was a threat going forward for the US on the dribble and in the air; she had several looks at goal off headers. This is the Kelley O’Hara everyone envisioned when Pia Sundhage moved her to left back over a year ago – one who can get forward and add an extra layer of attack, but not be a defensive liability as an ex-forward. Games like this won’t be a constant just yet, but Monday may have been a watershed moment. —

THE EQUALIZER: US draws Sweden, advances to Algarve Cup final