A first ever senior international goal for promising young striker Michelle Cooper helped the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) to a 2-1 victory over Australia in the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday, setting up a decisive final-game showdown with Japan.

The 2025 six-game, three-matchday tournament will be held from Feb. 20-26. The U.S. Women’s National Team will host Japan (#7 in the current FIFA Women’s World Rankings), Australia (#15) and Colombia (#21) in this year’s tournament.

The United States women's national team eked out a 2-1 win over Australia to secure a spot in the SheBelieves Cup final.