da cassino online: The USWNT teenager has taken the international stage by storm, adding to the cluster of attacking options already present.
da bet7: Emma Hayes will have some impossible choices this summer. The U.S. women's national team's attack simply has too many superstars, with veterans like Alex Morgan, rising stars like Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, returning difference-makers like Catarina Macario and Mallory Swanson… how in the world can she expect to pick between them?!
Yet, that group's youngest player has emerged as the standout, and is perhaps the only undroppable name of them all. Yes, that's the level that Jaedyn Shaw is approaching. At just 19, it's almost unfathomable to think of a USWNT without her leading the charge now.
That's what she did once again on Saturday: lead the charge. With her side down 1-0 thanks to a goal 30 seconds in from Japan's Kiko Seike, Shaw scored a stunning strike, making it five goals in her last five international starts. A penalty from Lindsey Horan in the second half sealed the 2-1 win, and a spot in the SheBelieves Cup final against Canada or Brazil, but, make no mistake, Shaw was the talking point once again.
Shaw continues to get better and better every time we see her. Entering the year, the question was whether she'd make the Olympic squad -hat is no longer the question – instead, we're now asking who will be around her, the centerpiece of this U.S. attack.
Macario and Swanson will have their say, as both are making up for lost time, having just returned from injury, but Swanson, in particular, made her case. In her return to the starting XI, she looked like a player that hasn't missed a beat. Macario's appearance, meanwhile, was more brief, but an important step nonetheless.
Hayes will have been watching, and she'll have liked what she saw. This was a complete USWNT performance, probably their best of the year so far despite the mishap 30 seconds in. For the next 89 minutes or so, the U.S. looked like a top team, one that's only getting better thanks to the rise of their 19-year-old superstar.
GOAL rates the USWNT players from Mercedes-Benz Stadium…
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Alyssa Naeher (6/10):
Could have done better on the opening goal for Japan, but was better as the game went on, though, making several good stops.
Jenna Nighswonger (6/10):
Got caught out on the goal, opening the door for Japan's quick finish. She recovered well though, overlapping with the attack well while holding her line.
Naomi Girma (N/A):
Was forced out with an injury early on. The U.S. will be hoping and praying that it isn't serious as Girma remains this program's most consistent performer.
Tierna Davidson (7/10):
Couldn't quite get in front of Seike on the opening goal. Was pretty solid other than that.
Emily Fox (6/10):
Was a bit too lackadaisical on the ball and had a few bad giveaways. That's very unlike her, though, so no reason to really worry.
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Lindsey Horan (7/10):
Absolutely took a beating in midfield, but kept on going. Had a few really good long balls to spring USWNT attacks and then got her goal from the penalty spot.
Sam Coffey (8/10):
Got the assist on Shaw's goal, but that's only a small part of it. Continues to shine as part of a double pivot, doing all of the dirty work that makes this team tick.
Jaedyn Shaw (8/10):
How good is she? Spectacular finish from a spectacular player, one who seems to get better every camp.
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Mallory Swanson (7/10):
Was a menace on the wing and was oh so close to getting a goal, only to see it cleared off the line. Bad news for the rest of the world… Mal Swanson is back.
Alex Morgan (5/10):
Really, really quiet game from her, which won't help in this tight Olympic race. Just never really got going.
Trinity Rodman (7/10):
Caused some chaos and had a few good chances at goal. Overall, a good shift from a player looking to retain her starting spot.
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Abby Dahlkemper (7/10):
Always a tough spot being thrown in cold as an injury replacement, but Dahlkemper handled it extremely well. Was very good throughout after replacing Girma.
Emily Sonnett (6/10):
Cool moment for her to play in front of his crowd near her hometown. Helped add a bit more defensive presence to the USWNT midfield.
Casey Krueger (6/10):
Replaced Fox and held things down. No notes.
Sophia Smith (7/10):
Earned the crucial penalty to set up the winner. Added plenty of life to the U.S. attack, even if she didn't get a goal of her own.
Catarina Macario (N/A):
So, so nice to see her back in the mix. Was given just a few minutes, which makes sense given her fitness levels. Will be fun to see how the U.S. builds her up leading into the summer.
Crystal Dunn (N/A):
A late substitute to replace Swanson and help the U.S. protect the lead.
Korbin Albert (N/A):
Was snuck on as a late sub. Could hear some boos upon her introduction, which makes sense given the events of the last week or so.
Twila Kilgore (8/10):
Got her starting XI right and then found the impact subs to change the game. All the while, she built up both Swanson and Macario as they eye bigger roles. Overall, a job well done.