The USWNT lifted its eighth SheBelieves Cup on Saturday, when the world No. 2 team completed a three-game shutout sweep of the 2026 tournament with a 1-0 win over No. 20 Colombia.
In yet another chippy clash, forward Alyssa Thompson broke the deadlock in the 81st minute, striking the game-winner from just outside the penalty area.
"I think it's been a tremendous year for Alyssa for both club and country," US manager Emma Hayes said following the tournament-clinching win. "The consistency in her play is the standout for me in terms of being able to do things over 90 minutes and do it game after game, including a clutch moment like today."
The USWNT exits the March international window riding a seven-game clean-sheet streak, with the team now looking to continue improving connectivity after scoring just four goals in three matches.
"I think we've shown how to win when we're not our best," said Hayes, crediting Saturday's second-half substitutes after a lack-luster first half. "I think we've shown the versatility, I think we've shown the depth, I think we've shown maturity and as a coach, I'm happy about those things."
How to watch the next USWNT matches
The competition only rises from here, as the No. 2 US prepares to host No. 8 Japan for a three-friendly series in April.
The first clash will kick off at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, April 11th.
All three friendlies against Japan will air live on TNT.
