ST. JOHN’S, Canada—An encouraging defensive effort through 80 minutes started the Bev Priestman era with a bang before Rose Lavelle spoiled the party late with the game’s lone goal as the Americans topped Canada 1-0 in their SheBelieves Cup opener.
While the players and manager alike will be disappointed with the result, there was no shortage of positives to take from this one.
Between noteworthy individual performances and some improved overall identity within the team, there’s plenty to build on heading into Sunday’s fixture against Argentina.
FT: United States 1-0 Canada
Shots (OT): 28 (10) - 9 (3)
Possession %: 56 - 44
Duels won %: 56 - 44
Aerial duels won %: 58 - 42
Total passes: 356 - 288
Passing accuracy %: 73 - 70
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