The GIST: The USWNT and CanWNT emerged victorious in their SheBelieves Cup semifinals against No. 7 Japan and No. 10 Brazil, respectively, setting the stage for a championship showdown tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET — their first encounter since last month’s rainy W Gold Cup semifinals.
While the previous match was played under challenging conditions, both teams are expected to showcase their best performances tomorrow, rain or shine, with Paris on the horizon.
No. 4 USWNT: The Americans faced an early deficit against Japan in Saturday’s semi, but Mallory Swanson and Jaedyn Shaw displayed unwavering confidence, guiding the USWNT to a 2–1 comeback victory in front of a record-breaking crowd of 50,644 in Atlanta. Center back Naomi Girma’s departure due to injury may prompt defensive adjustments as the team aims for a fifth consecutive tournament title.
No. 9 CanWNT: The Canadian team rallied against Brazil, equalizing the score at 1–1 through Vanessa Gilles’ set piece goal before securing a 4–2 win in penalty kicks. A standout moment was goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan’s crucial save against Brazilian legend Marta.
Regardless of the outcome, tomorrow will mark CanWNT’s best finish at SheBelieves, underscoring their determination as defending Olympic champions. Magnificent.
