"I think 12 months ago, we might have drawn this game. The progress is in staying in the game and not conceding a second goal."
"Where we've come from the last time that we played them in the SheBelieves Cup... We've come a very long way."
"How nice is that, you've got your sister playing in front of you? They're going to die for each other on the field."
The USA women's national soccer team secured a 2-1 victory against Japan, marking their 10th consecutive win. Goals from Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Heaps established a 2-0 lead. Japan's Riko Ueki narrowed the gap, but the USA maintained their advantage. Coach Emma Hayes noted the team's growth over the past year, emphasizing their improved ability to manage games. Lavelle celebrated her 100th career start, while sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson made history by starting together for the fourth time, surpassing a previous record.
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