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2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup

USWNT 1, Brazil 0: Three thoughts on another Concacaf title for the Americans

This wasn’t the usual USWNT domination of the region, but it ended the same way

USWNT lifts the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup trophy
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The United States women’s national team is used to conquering Concacaf; this time, it required some extra work.

U.S. captain Lindsey Horan’s goal just before halftime stood as the game-winner as the U.S. defeated Brazil, 1-0 on Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego to win the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup. The victory completed an impressive knockout-round run from the Americans after they lost to Mexico to finish second in their group.

Here’s what we learned from another — but unconventional — U.S. title in the region.

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