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The US Women’s National Team’s 18-match unbeaten run under coach Emma Hayes came to an end on Thursday with a 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup.
The US was looking to win a sixth-straight SheBelieves Cup title at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, but goals from Yūka Momiki and Tōko Koga at the start of each half saw Japan lift the trophy for the first time.
It was also a first victory over the US for the Nadeshiko in 14 matches, according to the Associated Press – a winless run stretching back to 2012.
The match got off to the perfect start for Japan when Momiki got behind the US defense and scored after just 93 seconds,…
