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Theo Lloyd-Hughes

USWNT vs. Colombia Takeaways: Midfield and Fresh Faces Thrive

USA forward Ally Sentnor (9) celebrates her goal with teammates against Colombia in the second half at Shell Energy Stadium. | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

On a frigid Thursday night in Houston, Texas, the U.S. women's national team cruised to a 2-0 win over Colombia at Shell Energy Stadium in the first round of matches in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup.

With no major tournament or qualifiers in 2025, and key players missing, few knew what to expect from the USWNT. Some even wondered whether a Colombia side preparing for this summer's 2025 Copa America Feminina could record their first-ever win against the Americans.

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