The U.S. women’s national team are the inaugural W Gold Cup champions after a 1-0 win over Brazil.
Lindsey Horan was the game’s lone goalscorer, capitalizing on a well-placed header to put the USWNT up just before the half.
.@LindseyHoran puts us on the front foot going into halftime!
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) March 11, 2024
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The win ensures that the USWNT ends a rollercoaster tournament on a high, bouncing back from a tough group stage loss to Mexico. And for interim coach Twila Kilgore, it’s a good indicator of where things are headed.
"This is a group that's moving forward together, that still wants more time together. It's time to go back to club [seasons] for them and do those things, but we genuinely enjoy being together and feel like we're just getting started," Kilgore said. "This is a group that's just getting started.
"We've regrouped, we've set new goals, we've set a new style of play. We're working towards something together, and it's a very public process, and that's just not easy. I'm just so proud of them, and I'm just so happy."
Youth talent was on display in this tournament for the USWNT, with 19-year-old Jaedyn Shaw being named player of the tournament and winning the tournament’s Golden Ball. Alyssa Naeher won the Golden Glove for best keeper of the tournament.
Canada’s Adriana Leon took home the Golden Boot, having finished with the most goals, while teenager Olivia Smith earned the Best Young Player award.
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— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) March 11, 2024