Hats off to the Japanese women. Obviously I was cheering for the U.S. but can't feel too disappointed. Japan kept fighting back and finally won it in a shootout. If we had to lose, I'm glad it was to Japan after the earthquake and tsunami. Great game.

The punk midfielder Megan Rapinoe made a lot of fans in this World Cup. So did they all. Soccer seems to appeal to smart women. They're not bringing home the cup but that's all right.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184178-soccer-star-megan-rapinoe-chicago-style-standout