The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) has arrived at the final match of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, where they aim to claim their eighth trophy in the tournament. With a strong performance so far, including victories over Colombia and Australia, coach Emma Hayes has successfully balanced playing with new faces while maintaining the team’s winning style.
Hayes’ decision to start 22 different players in two wins has paid off, as new faces have integrated seamlessly into the team. The USWNT has met its objectives: simulating a tournament setting, increasing player learning around their playing style, and deepening the pool of opportunities under pressure.
However, this year’s SheBelieves Cup final presents a tougher challenge against Japan, who gave the USWNT a run for its money in last summer’s Olympics. The Japanese team will look to exact revenge on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET in San Diego. With an eighth trophy within reach, the USWNT must now focus on emerging victorious against this resilient opponent.
The final showdown will determine if the USWNT can add another trophy to their impressive collection and cap off a successful tournament run.
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