Good run for the USA. Keeping politics and such out of it, I really enjoyed the tournament overall.
I like that they expanded the field, but then seeing matchups like USA-Thailand only highlight the disparity around the globe and that there are a few power programs and many others just finding the field.
Elimination rounds had several upset surprises, though focusing on the semi and finals, I'm surprised ENG came in 4th. I like that the final was the two undefeated teams, and that the US won convincingly 2-0. Good teams throughout, but it showed the US is well stocked and strong top to bottom. There are a few faces that are aging and likely this was their last go, but I see the US staying atop the world for the next several years. BRA had a run with Marta, but one player isn't enough. I think the top 5 or so teams will remain fairly solid until the next world cup, with a little jockeying in the meantime, but be pretty much the same. The interesting part to me is how the lower teams improve, and who among them can start making noise with a few upsets.
