USWNT loses to Japan in 1st defeat of Hayes era

Japan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her first defeat since taking charge of the USWNT.
Feb 27, 2025, 07:07 am - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

United States
Japan
  • 2
  • 14
  • 45
  • 45
  • 50
  • 57
  • 58
  • 58
  • 68
  • 75
  • 84

Match Commentary

84'
Honoka Hayashi (Japan) Substitution at 84'
75'
Hana Takahashi (Japan) Substitution at 75'
68'
Tierna Davidson (United States) Substitution at 68'
Match Stats
USAJPN
Possession
49.7%
50.349.7
50.3%
Shots on Goal
5
4
Shot Attempts
9
10
Yellow Cards
0
0
Corner Kicks
2
1
Saves
2
4