The U.S. women's national team continued their winning ways to start the new year, picking up a 2-1 win over Australia in SheBelieves Cup action on Sunday. The opening goal came just 42 seconds into the game,

The U.S. is 28-5-1 all-time against Australia, beating the Matildas in the group stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Americans also beat Australia in the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics. Where: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)

A first-minute goal from Lynn Biyendolo set the USWNT on its way, while Michelle Cooper's first senior national team goal proved to be the winner. Despite a late finish from Matildas' veteran Michelle Heyman, the USWNT benefitted from impressive performances by playmaker Jaedyn Shaw and 19-year-old holding midfielder Claire Hutton.