Europe 1 with AFP 00:34, February 20, 2023

Alex Morgan's United States beat the Japanese on the second day of the Shebelieves Cup (1-0) thanks to a goal from Mallory Swanson.

They had won their first match against Canada (2-0).

This competition serves as preparation for the World Cup this summer.

The Americans, double world champions, beat the Japanese (1-0) on Sunday during the second day of the SheBelieves Cup, in Nashville (Tennessee).

On an assist from Alex Morgan, Mallory Swanson scored the only goal of the game just before half-time (45th), signing his 7th goal in his last five matches with the United States.

Team USA won its first match of the competition against Canada on Thursday (2-0).

In the other match of the day, the Canadians will face the Brazil star Marta, who is back from injury.

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The SheBelieves Cup serves as preparation for the World Cup which will take place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20.