Alex Morgan on rare missed penalty kick: ‘Glad to put that behind me’

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Alex Morgan took a deep breath and stepped up to the penalty spot with a plan in mind.

The United States led Vietnam 1-0 In the 44th minute of its World Cup opening match, and Morgan had a chance to double the scoreline with a penalty kick after Trinity Rodman was fouled in the box.

Morgan’s plan was to aim for the bottom left corner with her left foot. But Vietnam…