The United States Women improved to two wins in two during SheBelieves Cup group stage play, defeating Australia 2-1 at State Farm Stadium. Veteran forward Lynn Biyendolo got the US off to a good start, scoring the opening goal in the first minute, with Emma Hayes' troops looking for a comfortable result to keep their winning streak going. The Stars and Stripes faced little resistance in the first half of play, putting on a typical and expected dominant performance in front of their home fans. Michelle Cooper doubled their lead in the 68th minute, scoring her first senior international goal for the 22-year-old Kansas City Current forward. That would be more than enough for the United States to secure all three points, but Australia did make things interesting late in the game. Australia veteran Michelle Heyman equalized for the Matildas in the 80th minute, beating US shot-stopper Mandy McGlynn with the only shot on goal Thomas Sermanni's team could muster. Hayes' side woul...
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