Cesar Hernandez is a staff soccer writer for ESPN.com who covered the U.S. women’s national soccer team’s 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Despite the loss snapping their five consecutive titles, coach Emma Hayes remained focused on the team’s development and progress, particularly with younger players gaining valuable experience. Hayes emphasized the importance of building a strong team for the future and refining their game model to compete at the highest level, looking towards the upcoming World Cup.
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