The United States women’s soccer team secured a solid victory beating Colombia 2-0 in SheBelieves Cup Opener.
With the result, the USA continue to assert themselves as a powerhouse emphasizing their strength in this tournament.
Catarina Macario made a significant impact by scoring her first international goal in nearly three years, emphasizing her return to form. Alongside her, Ally Sentnor contributed to the scoreline, helping the Olympic champions assert their dominance from the outset.
The match drew a lively crowd of 15,043 fans at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. Macario’s opener came in the 33rd minute after a well-executed team play illustrated the U.S. team’s cohesive strategy.
Despite Colombia’s efforts to respond quickly, including a missed opportunity from Mayra Ramirez, the U.S. defense held strong, keeping the first half fairly uneventful in terms of shots on target.
This victory sets a positive tone for the U.S. team as they seek to defend their title in the tournament. The performance highlighted promising talents and strategic plays, leaving fans eager for what’s to come in the next matches.