The U.S. women's soccer team triumphed over Australia 2-1 in the SheBelieves Cup, with Lynn Biyendolo netting the fastest goal recorded by a U.S. player in recent history, just 42 seconds into the match. Michelle Cooper scored her first international goal, highlighting her excitement about forming strong bonds with teammates as the team undergoes strategic evaluations ahead of next year's Women's World Cup qualifications. This match showcased the depth of talent within the U.S. team, as coach Emma Hayes entirely revamped the starting lineup, marking a strategic approach in preparation for upcoming competitions.
Lynn Biyendolo scored just 42 seconds into the match, marking the fastest goal by a U.S. player since November 2021, leading to a 2-1 victory against Australia.
Michelle Cooper, in her second international appearance, scored her first goal for the U.S. and expressed her delight in building connections with teammates following lineup changes.
Head Coach Emma Hayes made a complete lineup change for the match against Australia, a rare strategic move to explore new player combinations ahead of the Women's World Cup.
Australia's Michelle Heyman scored in the 80th minute, but the Matildas struggled without star Sam Kerr, who is recovering from ACL surgery.
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