SheBelieves Cup| Ground to Audience

Why has the U.S. women’s soccer team made such a huge comeback?

Poor finishes for the U.S. women’s soccer team are concerning, but the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last summer elevated them more. American round of 16 finish was poorest ever at a major international event. Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe left. Worried fans and critics wrung their hands.

John Madden
2024-08-10

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Positional fights on the USWNT: Lineup spots that could be up for grabs in the final of the SheBelieves Cup against Canada

The U.S. women’s national team’s time of trying new things is almost over. This may have been as clear as day during their 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday, when they played one of their best games since the Women’s World Cup. But Tuesday’s SheBelieves Cup final against Canada is one of the USWNT’s last chances to change up the team, both because they want to try something new and because they need to because they have so many players available.

John Madden
2024-04-09

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Lindsey Horan : Penalty kick gives the US a 2-1 win over Japan in the SheBelieves Cup

In the 77th minute, Lindsey Horan scored a penalty kick that helped the US come back from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in front of a record-setting crowd on Saturday to open the SheBelieves Cup.