Horan scores as USWNT beats Brazil to win CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup
The HinduLindsey Horan scored the only goal as the United States defeated Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup in California. US skipper Horan headed home in first-half injury time at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium to settle a largely lackluster finale to the 12-team tournament. “I’m really proud of us finding a way to get a goal and finishing out the game and getting a trophy.” Captain Horan puts the US in the lead 🤩 pic.twitter.com/pltXjdilqc — W Gold Cup March 11, 2024 Horan meanwhile said the US would take heart from the tournament victory as it build towards this summer’s Olympics, noting the contributions of several younger players who have been drafted into the squad following last year’s Women’s World Cup last 16 exit. Brazil triggered alarm bells in the US defence on 85 minutes when Geyse’s clever flick from a free-kick floated just wide of Alyssa Naeher’s post.