Ally Sentnor netted a goal in the 55th minute, securing a 1-0 victory for the United States over Canada at the SheBelieves Cup in Columbus, Ohio. This win extended the American team’s streak of seven consecutive shutouts.
Sentnor scored her seventh international goal after receiving a corner kick from Rose Lavelle. She skillfully controlled the ball in mid-air before maneuvering past two defenders and goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan of Canada.
The U.S. defense has not conceded a goal since their 3-1 triumph against Portugal in October, maintaining a clean sheet for 714 minutes. Reflecting on the game, Sentnor expressed the team’s focus on securing the win, especially in a high-stakes rivalry match against Canada.
With this result, the United States maintained their lead in the SheBelieves Cup standings with two wins, while Canada and Colombia followed with one victory each. Earlier in the day, Colombia secured a 1-0 win against Argentina at the ScottsMiracle-Gro Stadium.
The history between the United States and Canada dates back to 1986, with the U.S. holding a dominant record of 55 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses against Canada. The last encounter ended in a 3-0 victory for the United States in July.
Despite Canada’s recent success at the Tokyo Olympics, where they clinched the gold medal, the Americans have consistently proven their superiority in head-to-head matchups. U.S. coach Emma Hayes displayed confidence in Trinity Rodman by including her in the starting lineup, despite her recent injury concerns.
Canada, missing captain Jessie Fleming due to illness, showcased significant improvement according to coach Casey Stoney. Stoney praised her team’s competitive spirit and discipline, despite the disappointment of conceding a goal from a set piece.
The upcoming matches will see Colombia facing the United States in the tournament finale, while Canada will take on Argentina. This edition marks the 11th year of the SheBelieves Cup, with Canada participating in the tournament for the fourth time.