Alyssa Thompson fires USWNT to SheBelieves Cup title, credits sister Gisele

Alyssa Thompson’s 82nd-minute winner lifted the U.S. Women’s National Team past Colombia to secure their eighth SheBelieves Cup title in New Jersey. Head coach Emma Hayes pointed to the young forward’s growing consistency: “The consistency in her play is standout for me.

Being able to do things over 90 minutes and do it game after game - including a clutch moment like today.” Hayes added: “She took a chance earlier, and I said, ‘You’re going to get another one.’ It was a wonderful finish from her, and it was coming.” Thompson was named MVP and said her sister and teammate Gisele lifts her confidence: “I think she always brings my confidence up.

I can always count on her to make me happy and smile.” Gisele did not feature in the final but produced strong performances earlier in the tournament against Argentina and Canada, and the sisters started together in the match against Canada, continuing a partnership that began in youth soccer.

United States, New Jersey

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