USWNT Defeats Australia 2-1 to Secure SheBelieves Cup Final Spot

Emma Hayes' young squad impresses with depth and development ahead of a final clash with Japan.

The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) beat Australia 2-1 in Glendale, Arizona, with goals from Lynn Biyendolo and Michelle Cooper.
Emma Hayes fielded a completely different starting XI for the match, showcasing the depth of her squad and giving young players like Claire Hutton and the Thompson sisters valuable experience.
Biyendolo scored just 42 seconds into the game, continuing the USWNT's trend of early goals against Australia, while Cooper's debut goal in the 68th minute sealed the win.
Australia showed improvement after their 4-0 loss to Japan in the tournament opener, with goalkeeper Teagan Micah making several key saves and Michelle Heyman scoring a late header.
The USWNT will face Japan in the SheBelieves Cup final on Wednesday, a challenging matchup against a team that has dominated its group stage opponents.