SheBelieves Cup: USWNT beat Argentina 2-0 with Heaps and Shaw goals

Lindsey Heaps and Jaedyn Shaw scored to guide the United States to a 2-0 victory over Argentina in the SheBelieves Cup in Nashville on Sunday.

It marked a sixth consecutive shutout for Emma Hayes’ side, who have now outscored opponents 27-1 in their past seven outings.

The result ensures the hosts remain unbeaten since a narrow defeat by Portugal last October.

Heaps and Shaw provide the spark

Heaps opened the scoring in the 19th minute, converting with her left foot after Emma Sears had worked the ball into the box.

The strike was her 39th international goal, extending her record as the highest scorer on the current roster.

Shaw doubled the advantage with a curling right-footed effort from the edge of the area that found the top corner.

It was a milestone moment for the forward as she registered her 10th goal for her country.

Injury concerns for Hayes

There was concern for Lilly Reale shortly after the second goal, with the defender requiring treatment for a leg injury before being replaced by Emily Fox.

Substitute Trinity Rodman was also forced off in stoppage time following a heavy challenge from Milagros Martín.

The Argentina player received a yellow card for shoving Rodman, who did not return to the field for the final moments.

Dominance and next steps

The four-time World Cup winners controlled proceedings throughout, enjoying 67.7% possession at Geodis Park.

Goalkeeper Claudia Dickey was largely untroubled, facing just one shot on target compared to three from the American attack.

Attention now turns to Columbus, Ohio, where the US will face Canada on 4 March.

The Canadians head into that fixture in high spirits after thrashing Colombia 4-1 earlier in the day.