Toko Koga scored early in the second half, leading Japan to a 2-1 victory over the United States in the SheBelieves Cup title game. This defeat marked the first loss for the U.S. team under coach Emma Hayes, ending their unbeaten streak since February of last year when they were defeated by Mexico in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup.
The loss also halted the U.S. team's run of five consecutive titles in the SheBelieves Cup, a tournament now in its 10th year. Both the United States and Japan entered the final match undefeated, but Japan emerged victorious at Snapdragon Stadium.
