US EditionThompson’s Late Goal Gives the USWNT a 1-0 Win over Colombia and the SheBelieves Cup Title
Alyssa Thompson's 82nd-minute goal secured the SheBelieves Cup for the USWNT, who remained undefeated and recorded their eighth consecutive shutout in the tournament.
- On Saturday, Alyssa Thompson scored in the 82nd minute to break a scoreless stalemate and the United States women's national team defeated Colombia 1-0 to win the SheBelieves Cup.
- Earlier at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Canada beat Argentina 3-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw; Canada finished second after a 1-0 loss to the United States on Wednesday, with Colombia third.
- After a scoreless first half, Alyssa Thompson, who plays for Chelsea, met a Jaedyn Shaw cross and scored into the upper corner past Colombia goalkeeper Katherine Tapia, while U.S. defender Naomi Girma was subbed out with calf tightness.
- The U.S. left the tournament unbeaten, extending its streak with its eighth straight shutout since a 3-1 victory over Portugal in October.
- Before kickoff, the United States honored Tobin Heath, former U.S. midfielder who retired last year after 181 appearances and two World Cup wins.
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Thompson strike seals US victory in SheBelieves Cup
Alyssa Thompson scored the only goal as the United States clinched the SheBelieves Cup women's football invitational tournament on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat of Colombia.
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USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson scores late to secure SheBelieves Cup
HARRISON, N.J. — Former Angel City FC star Alyssa Thompson scored in the 82nd minute to break a scoreless stalemate and the United States defeated Colombia 1-0 on Saturday to win the SheBelieves Cup. It was the eighth consecutive shutout for the United States, which hasn’t allowed a goal since a 3-1 victory over Portugal in October. It was also the U.S. team’s eighth overall victory in the SheBelieves Cup tournament, now in its 11th year. Earlie…
Alyssa Thompson’s late goal gives the USWNT win over Colombia and the SheBelieves Cup title
HARRISON, N.J. — Alyssa Thompson scored in the 82nd minute to break a scoreless stalemate and the United States defeated Colombia 1-0 on Saturday to win the SheBelieves Cup. It was the eighth straight shutout for the United States, which hasn’t allowed a goal since a 3-1 victory over Portugal in October. It was also the U.S. team’s eighth overall victory in the SheBelieves Cup tournament, now in its 11th year. Earlier in the day at Sports Illust…
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