Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor scored goals and the United States beat Colombia 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Colombia defender Daniela Arias (3) attempts to block out United States forward Catarina Macario, right, as she attempts to steal the ball during the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament, Thursday,

Colombia defender Daniela Arias (3) tries to block out United States forward Catarina Macario (20) during the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/

Catarina Macario made everyone proud after USWNT‘s striking win against Colombia on Friday. ‘A weight off my shoulders,’ she said—and we can feel it. After all, it was the result of a three-year-long setback from her profession!

A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.

1045 days after she last scored for the national team, it took Cat Macario just 33 minutes to find the net for the United States at the She Believes Cup against Colombia.

The U.S. is 28-5-1 all-time against Australia, beating the Matildas in the group stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Americans also beat Australia in the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics. Where: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)

HOUSTON —The United States women's national team is ... Cup with a 2-0 win over Colombia thanks to quality goals from Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor. Japan beat Australia 4-0 in the first ...