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Morning Espresso, 2.27: Japan wins SheBelieves Cup, Concacaf upset, Boca Juniors drama
Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.
Japan won the SheBelieves Cup last night with a 2-1 win over the USWNT in San Diego. Early goals in each half powered Japan to the win, Ally Sentnor tied the match up in the first half, but the US couldn't find a second goal in the second half. It was the first loss in Emma Hayes' tenure as USWNT manager in 18 games.
England's women defeated the world champions Spain yesterday at Wembley Stadium 1-0, Jess Park scored the only goal of the match.
Herediano went to Utah and knocked Real Salt Lake out of the Concacaf Champions Cup, winning 2-1 on the night and on aggregate after RSL scored the opening goal which would have sent them through. The Costa Rican club will face the LA Galaxy in the Round of 16.
Seattle and Cincinnati took advantage of strong 1st leg wins to cruise through the 2nd legs yesterday and advance to the Round of 16 in the tournament.
Concacaf is investigating the incident late in Tuesday night's LAFC-Colorado match where Chidozie Awaziem felt that LAFC's Sergi Palencia said something derogatory towards him.
DC United has added Fidel Barajas on loan from Chivas through June 30.
Brian Gutierrez will be suspended for Chicago's home opener after the MLS Disciplinary Committee unanimously felt like his elbow to Columbus defender Evgen Cheberko should have been a red card.
Edwin Mosquera's late winner for Atlanta United on Saturday night was named MLS Goal of the Week.
El Salvador named World Cup veteran manager Hernan Dario Gomez as their new boss as they try to qualify for their first World Cup since 1982.
Fernando Gago will likely be on the market shortly as Boca Juniors did not qualify for the 2025 Copa Libertadores, eliminated in the preliminary round by Alianza Lima on penalties. He might be in charge for their Friday match against Rosario Central, but reports in Argentina say a change is imminent.
News on the local front includes the US Soccer AGM here in Atlanta starting today, Atlanta's Sonic ID for 2026 produced by Dallas Austin will be unveiled on March 6, and Decatur FC named Joel Gould as their new general manager ahead of their second WPSL season starting this summer.
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