With Gaul still sidelined, U.S. reaches U-17 semis

A foot injury continues to keep Neuqua Valley senior Alexa Gaul from her goalie position with the U.S. U-17 Women's National Team at the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand.

But the U.S. soccer team is winning without her, thanks to South Elgin's Taylor Vancil, who has started in place of Gaul. The U.S. defeated Korea Republic 4-2 in the quarterfinals over the weekend.

Next up for the U.S. is Germany in the semifinals early Thursday morning. Game time is midnight here, but 7 p.m. in New Zealand. You can follow the team's progress here.