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The United States women’s national team is used to conquer Concacaf; this time, it required some extra work.
US captain Lindsey Horan’s goal just before halftime stood as the game-winner as the US 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 — US title in the region.
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