Sentnor scores in 1-0 USWNT victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup

The United States extends its shutout streak to seven games with the win.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Ally Sentnor scored the lone goal in the 55th minute as the United States women's national soccer team defeated Canada 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup tournament. The U.S. extended its shutout streak to seven games, having not allowed a goal since October 2025.

Why it matters

The SheBelieves Cup is a prestigious annual tournament featuring some of the top women's national teams in the world. The victory over rival Canada keeps the USWNT in contention for the tournament title and continues their impressive defensive form ahead of major international competitions.

The details

Sentnor scored the game-winning goal off a corner kick from Rose Lavelle, gathering the ball on a bounce and punching it past the Canadian defense and goalkeeper. The U.S. dominated possession but the game was scoreless at halftime. Canada was missing captain Jessie Fleming due to illness.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
  • Sentnor scored the lone goal in the 55th minute.

The players

Ally Sentnor

A 22-year-old forward who plays professionally for the Kansas City Current. She was named U.S. Soccer's young player of the year in 2024.

Rose Lavelle

A midfielder for the USWNT who provided the assist on Sentnor's game-winning goal.

Kailen Sheridan

The goalkeeper for the Canadian women's national team.

Jessie Fleming

The captain of the Canadian women's national team, who missed the game due to illness.

Emma Hayes

The head coach of the United States women's national soccer team.

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What they’re saying

“Honestly, our goal was just to win the game. I think going into a rivalry game, we knew what was going to happen. It was going to be on the line and Canada gave us an incredible performance, and we really had to work for this win.”

— Ally Sentnor

“I think we were competitive throughout the game. I think we kept our distances better, we had good discipline. I think we had moments in their box where we can have a little bit more composure.”

— Casey Stoney, Canada coach

What’s next

The United States will play Colombia on Saturday, March 8, 2026 in the final match of the SheBelieves Cup tournament in Harrison, New Jersey. Canada will face Argentina in the earlier match that day.

The takeaway

The USWNT's victory over rival Canada extends their impressive defensive form, having not allowed a goal in seven straight games. This result keeps the Americans in contention for the SheBelieves Cup title and builds momentum ahead of major international tournaments.