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 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 USWNT on Sunday edged Australia 2-1 in the second game of the tournament, holding on after a late goal by the Matildas. Head coach Emma Hayes made several changes to the team that started versus Colombia on Thursday, so it was imperative to get the first goal and maintain a cushion.