JapanSOCCERUSWNT's Hayes deserves benefit of the doubt after first loss -- for now4MCesar HernandezOrlando Ramirez/Getty Images
Japan beats USWNT at SheBelieves in first loss of Hayes eraJapan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her first defeat since taking charge of the USWNT.4MESPN News ServicesGetty Images
JapanSOCCERQueens of Asia Japan deal Matildas harsh reality check as Asia Cup looms4MJoey LynchMaria Lysaker/Getty Images
Matildas defence brought undone in Japan horror showThe Matildas' hopes of home Asian Cup glory have been handed a stern reality check, with a dominant Japan pouncing on a disastrous defensive showing to deal Australia a thumping 4-0 defeat.4MAAPMaria Lysaker/Getty Images
Return of the Mac: Holly headlines Matildas' SheBelieves Cup squad4MMarissa LordanicOlivier Rachon/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
U.S. to face Japan, Australia in SheBelieves Cup7MJeff CarlisleDaniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images
