Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States defeated Japan 2-1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd. Jaedyn Shaw also scored for the United States in the match played Saturday in front of 50,644 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a record for a friendly match for the United States women on home soil.
United States’ Lindsey Horan celebrates her goal against Japan during the second half in a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta . The United States won 2-1. United States’ Lindsey Horan, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring goal against Japan during the second half in a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta . The United States won 2-1.
Swanson nearly scored in the 15th minute but a goal-line clearance by Japan’s goalkeeper denied her. She had another good chance in the 72nd minute.Villa implodes in draw with Brentford to open door for Tottenham in EPL top four race Just before Shaw’s goal, the United States was hurt when defender Naomi Girma was subbed off with an apparent right thigh injury. Girma was the U.S. Soccer Player of the Year last year.following a controversy
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