SAN DIEGO, CA – Goals early in both halves were the difference as Japan defeated the U.S. Women’s National Team 2-1 on Wednesday night to capture the 2025 SheBelieves Cup.
Poor defending led to Yuka Momiki’s 2nd-minute strike and Toko Koga capitalized on a rebound from a free kick in the 50th minute to give Japan back the lead after Ally Sentnor equalized in the first half.
Japan’s victory ended a run of 5 straight United States triumphs in the SheBelieves Cup.
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