Alex Morgan's penalty clinches US victory at Concacaf W over Canada

Lifting its ninth CONCACAF title, the crew was additionally capable of actual a form of retribution: a yr in the past, within the 2020 Tokyo Video games, Canada beat the US within the semifinals and went on to win the gold medal, whereas the US was compelled to accept bronze.

"It all the time feels good to be known as a champion, so this recreation means rather a lot to us," Morgan stated post-match. "It is all the time going to imply rather a lot. Canada gave us a run for our cash. However we prevailed and be ok with the efficiency."

Canada defender Vanessa Gilles instructed reporters: "It is all the time a battle once we tackle the US."

"Second half, we bent just a little an excessive amount of and, sadly, it did not go our method this time," she added.

The USWNT is sure to have its eye on one other World Cup win, after securing its report fourth world championship in 2019.

Two weeks in the past, the US took its first step in direction of defending its title by sealing a spot on the 2023 FIFA Girls's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, with a a 5-0 victory in opposition to Jamaica.

Canada will tackle Jamaica in a Concacaf playoff for a spot on the Olympics.