USA vs. Colombia score, stats, talking points, highlights for USWNT in SheBelieves Cup finale

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HARRISON, NJ — The U.S. women look to return to the podium at the SheBelieves Cup as they meet Colombia for the finale of the 2026 tournament.

A five-year winning streak at this event on home soil was snapped last year as Japan took the 2025 SheBelieves title, but a win or draw today would return the silverware to the USWNT.

If the U.S. fall short at the final hurdle, Canada or Colombia could catch them if they reverse the goal differential advantage held by Emma Hayes' team.

The Sporting News is following the USA vs. Colombia match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.

USA vs. Colombia live score

Score (2H)Goal scorersUSA0–Colombia0–

Location: Sports Illustrated Stadium (Harrison, NJ)
Referee: Vimarest Diaz

Starting lineups:

USA (4-3-3, right to left): 24. Tullis-Joyce (GK) — 23. Fox, 4. Girma, 14. Sonnett, 6. Patterson — 7. Yohannes, 17. Coffey, 16. Lavelle — 2. Rodman, 9. Sentnor, 21. A. Thompson

Colombia (4-2-3-1, right to left): 12. Tapia (GK) — 2. Vanegas, 3. D. Arias, 4. A. Guzman, 16 Carabali — 8. Restrepo, 6. Montoya — 17. M. Lopez, 7. Pavi, 10. L. Santos — 18. Caicdeo.

USA vs. Colombia key moments

2nd half kickoff: The ball is rolling once again in New Jersey! The warmth was short-lived, and the cold is beginning to bite once again. We'll see if that affects the play here over the next 45 minutes.

HALFTIME: USA 0-0 Colombia

The game is very much in the balance as the two teams head to the halftime break. Colombia have done an exceptional job of disrupting the USWNT buildup and creating attacking opportunities of their own, coming very close to a goal on two different occasions, including one right before the whistle.

The U.S. has struggled to build forward consistently, needing to rely on the wide areas as Colombia are clogging the middle both defensively and offensively. The best chance for the USWNT came from Rose Lavelle who had a point-blank effort saved by Tapia on a cross from Avery Patterson.

Emily Sonnett has had an excellent performance defensively, but the U.S. players have struggled. Trinity Rodman looks out of sync with her teammates. Emily Fox and Avery Patterson have been muscled off the ball. Lily Yohannes got better as the half went on, but still did not control things well.

A frustrated Sam Coffey says to the television broadcast that it's "not good enough" heading into the locker room, saying that Colombia's physicality has caused them to lose control of "our emotions and our flow."

26th min: There's a break in the action as Colombia goalkeeper Katherine Tapia is down off the ball needing treatment.

It's good for the U.S. to pause and get some coaching from the touchline, because they have been very sloppy so far. Colombia have been more incisive in the attack, and the U.S. is giving possession away needlessly. Colombia are pressing hard and it's causing the hosts problems. Lily Yohannes needs more control in midfield, and the U.S. outside backs need to stop wasting possession. Plenty of room for improvement so far from the title chasers, but it hasn't cost them quite yet.

Tapia gets some tape on her leg and is ready to continue.

12th min: The U.S. has come out in a flat 4-4-2 out of possession, with Rose Lavelle positioned high up the pitch alongside Ally Sentnor as a second outlet. In possession, they look to be in more of a 4-1-4-1 with Sam Coffey playing the lone defensive midfield position.

When Colombia get the ball they are looking to send it long for either Linda Caicedo or Leicy Santos.

Kickoff: We are under way at the home of the New York Red Bulls! Tobin Heath was honored before the match for her retirement from international football, as a New Jersey native. It was very chilly this morning, but has warmed slightly before kickoff. You can still see your breath in the stands, and the sky remains very overcast. The USWNT can win the SheBelieves Cup today with just a point!

Lineups: The USWNT starting XI has been submitted. Emma Hayes has largely stuck with the group that beat Canada last time out, with Lily Yohannes returning to the midfield, keeping Lindsey Heaps on the bench. Avery Patterson enters the lineup as Gisele Thompson takes a seat after starting the first two SheBelieves Cup matches.

Prematch: Welcome to Sports Illustrated for live, on-site coverage of the final match of the 2026 SheBleieves Cup!

The USWNT can win the SheBelieves Cup title with a win or draw in this game, while a defeat would open the door for Canada or Colombia depending on results and goal differential.

USA vs. Colombia talking points, analysis

Following the game, this section will be updated with analysis of the USA vs. Colombia match.

USA vs. Colombia reaction

Following the game, this section will be updated with post-match reaction from Emma Hayes and Angelo Marsiglia and players.

USA vs. Colombia team news

USA team news

MORE:An in-depth rundown of the USWNT roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup

  • It's unclear how much Emma Hayes will rotate the side from the first-choice XI that took the field against Canada. It's likely that Lindsey Heaps will come back into the side after playing the opener against Argentina but coming off the bench last time out.
  • Lilly Reale was sent home after picking up an injury in training, and cannot be replaced on the roster, and Catarina Macario was not called in as she remains on the shelf with Chelsea. Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson remain out long-term.
  • Emily Sonnett is the only player to have appeared on all 11 USWNT SheBelieves Cup rosters since the tournament began 2016.

Colombia team news

  • Colombia are with all their regular stars as they have no notable injuries to speak of at the moment.
  • Superstar Linda Caicedo snapped a four-game scoreless streak when she bagged the winner against Argentina last time out.

USA, Colombia upcoming schedules

USA upcoming fixtures

DateCompetitionMatchLocationSat, Apr. 11International FriendlyUSA vs. JapanSan Jose, CATue, Apr. 14International FriendlyUSA vs. JapanSeattle, WAFri, Apr. 17International FriendlyUSA vs. JapanCommerce City, CO

Colombia upcoming fixtures

Colombia have not yet announced their next fixtures following the March international break.

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