Lindsey Horan’s Penalty Kick Gives US a 2–1 Win Over Japan in SheBelieves Cup

United States' Lindsey Horan (10) celebrates her goal against Japan during the second half in a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer game in Atlanta on April 6, 2024. Mike Stewart/AP Photo

ATLANTA—Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute, and the United States came from behind to defeat Japan 2–1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd on Saturday, April 6.

Jaedyn Shaw also scored for the United States in the match played before 50,644 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a record for a friendly match for the United States women on home soil. It was also the largest crowd for a women’s game in the United States since the 1999 World Cup final.