Nadeshiko Japan defeats United States to capture first SheBelieves Cup title

Manager Nils Nielsen proud of Japan after SheBelieves Cup win over US

Japan manager Nils Nielsen said he was proud of the way his side had come together in a short space of time after they beat the United States 2-1 to clinch the SheBelieves Cup.

Soccer-Manager Nielsen proud of Japan after SheBelieves win over US

(Reuters) - Japan manager Nils Nielsen said he was proud of the way his side had come together in a short space of time after they beat the United States 2-1 to clinch the SheBelieves Cup. Read full story

U.S. Falls to Japan 2-1 in SheBelieves Cup Finale at Snapdragon Stadium

Japan scored early in the second half to hand the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes in the SheBelieves Cup title game.

Football: "Brave" Japan beat U.S. 2-1 to capture SheBelieves Cup

Yuka Momiki scores in the second minute and Toko Koga nets shortly after the break to secure Japan a 2-1 win against the United States in the four-nation SheBelieves Cup decider, lifting the trophy for the first time.

Football: 'Brave' Japan beat US 2-1 to capture SheBelieves Cup

SAN DIEGO, California (Kyodo) -- Yuka Momiki scored in the second minute and Toko Koga netted shortly after the break to secure Japan a 2-1 win agains

Japan hands USWNT its 1st loss under Emma Hayes for SheBelieves Cup title

Japan scores early in each half and holds on for a 2-1 win in San Diego, ending the Americans’ streak of five straight titles in the annual event. The U.S. drops to 15-1-2 under Hayes since she took over last May.