The USWNT will play in the SheBelieves Cup final on Tuesday after a back-and-forth matchup with Japan that ended in a 2-1 win for the home team.
While Japan scored mere seconds into the game, the USWNT was able to recover. Jaedyn Shaw earned an equalizer in the 21st minute with a brilliant strike from distance. The goal also set a personal record, as she’s now the first player in USWNT history to score in each of her first five starts.
Jae's stunning strike
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Shaw’s mark was felt throughout the game, as she shifted to the No. 10 position and also tried her hand at a little bit of defense.
“I just want to point out, not only did she score a brilliant goal, and not only was she part of a lot of very effective build-ups, but she did a great job defensively,” U.S. interim coach Twila Kilgore said about Shaw. “And this is an area where she has accepted a challenge and is continuing to grow and makes a massive difference for our team.”
USWNT captain Lindsey Horan, who had the game-winning penalty, called Shaw “a footballer.”
“She has a physical presence, but she’s so smart on the ball and technical and savvy and creative,” she told CNN.
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