USWNT Wins SheBelieves Cup
The U.S. Women's National Team earned a 1-0 victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup, with Ally Sentnor scoring the game's only goal. The win keeps the USWNT atop the tournament standings and demonstrates their continued defensive strength as they prepare for key summer competitions.
The victory over Canada marked the USWNT's seventh consecutive shutout, a defensive streak stretching over 714 minutes of play. The last goal conceded by the U.S. was in a 3-1 victory against Portugal in October of the previous year. Ally Sentnor's 55th-minute goal was her seventh for the national team and her third of the year, making her the team's leading scorer in 2026. The goal was assisted by Rose Lavelle, who delivered a corner kick that found Sentnor. The match continued a long and storied rivalry between the neighboring countries, this being their 68th meeting since 1986. The United States holds a dominant historical record against Canada with 55 wins, 4 losses, and 9 draws. The 2026 SheBelieves Cup is the 11th edition of the invitational tournament. This year's competition also features national teams from Colombia and Argentina. The USWNT is vying for its eighth tournament title. With the win, the USWNT moved to the top of the tournament standings with two wins from two matches. Their final game will be against Colombia in Harrison, New Jersey, where a win or a draw will secure them the championship. The match was held at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, in front of a crowd of 18,545. The U.S. starting lineup was notably experienced, with an average of 47.3 caps per player. For Canada, the loss came after an impressive 4-1 opening win against Colombia. They were playing without their captain, Jessie Fleming, who was sidelined due to illness.
