Rules of the Game: A free kick awarded to the defending team inside its own goal area can be taken from any point within the goal area.
CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, was founded in 1916 and has 10 member associations.
The first Women’s World Cup was held in China in 1991.
America's best performance in the World Cup since 1930 came in 2002, when the Yanks made it to the quarterfinals.
The United States has won the Gold Cup four times, including three of the last four titles.