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sports1d ago
USWNT's pursuit of SheBelieves Cup crown has been as much about balancing youth and experience as winning
- USWNT beat Canada 1-0 to stay top of the SheBelieves Cup with six points, after a lineup rotation by Emma Hayes.
- Ally Sentnor scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute after a cross from Alyssa Thompson.
- Sentnor has emerged as a key attacker, scoring seven international goals in 17 caps since late 2024.
- Hayes rotated ten players from the Argentina game to test a broader mix of youth and experience.
- Midfield remains unsettled, with Hutton, Coffey, and Lavelle forming a still-evolving trio.
- The defense held strong, contributing to a performance that limited Canada to one shot on target.
- USWNT remains atop the Cup table after the win, with Colombia awaiting next in New York.
- Hayes's project aims to broaden the player pool while keeping results.
- The Cup serves as a test for Hayes to balance development with competitiveness.
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