The U.S. women's national team continued their winning ways to start the new year, picking up a 2-1 win over Australia in SheBelieves Cup action on Sunday. The opening goal came just 42 seconds into the game,

The USWNT on Sunday edged Australia 2-1 in the second game of the tournament, holding on after a late goal by the Matildas. Head coach Emma Hayes made several changes to the team that started versus Colombia on Thursday, so it was imperative to get the first goal and maintain a cushion.

A first-minute goal from Lynn Biyendolo set the USWNT on its way, while Michelle Cooper's first senior national team goal proved to be the winner. Despite a late finish from Matildas' veteran Michelle Heyman, the USWNT benefitted from impressive performances by playmaker Jaedyn Shaw and 19-year-old holding midfielder Claire Hutton.

The U.S. women's national team will play their second match of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup against Australia on Sunday. It's the first meeting between the two sides since their group-stage match in the 2024 Olympics.

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The U.S. is 28-5-1 all-time against Australia, beating the Matildas in the group stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Americans also beat Australia in the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics. Where: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)

The United States Women’s National Team takes on Australia Sunday afternoon in Glendale, Ariz., in its second of three scheduled games of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup.

It’s time for the 10th annual SheBelieves Cup, where the U.S. Women’s National Team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in a six-game tournament across three matchdays. The USWNT’s 23-player roster includes Crystal Dunn,