Photos: The SheBelieves Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: The SheBelieves Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

AJC photos from the SheBelieves Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 6, 2024. The U.S. won the first game 2-1 and Canada beat Brazil in the second match.

U.S. midfielder Sam Coffey (17) and forward Jaedyn Shaw (8) celebrate after scoring during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The U.S. won 2-1.
(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. midfielder Sam Coffey (17) and forward Jaedyn Shaw (8) celebrate after Shaw scored during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. midfielder Sam Coffey (17) celebrates after teammate Jaedyn Shaw scored during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. forward Jaedyn Shaw (8) heads the ball during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. fans react after Jaedyn Shaw scored during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. forward Alex Morgan (13) deflects a shot during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. defender Jenna Nighswonger (3) takes a shot. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Japan forward Kiko Seike (17) and U.S. defender Jenna Nighswonger (3) fight for the ball. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Youngsters play soccer as fans tailgate before the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Soccer fans cheer before the first match. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans hold the Japanese national flag. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

RAII & Whitney perform the National Anthem before the match. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Japan forward Kiko Seike (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Japan forward Kiko Seike (17) celebrates with Miyabi Moriya (5) after scoring during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Japan forward Kiko Seike (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. players check out the scene before the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match against Japan. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Soccer fans arrive for the SheBelieves Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Soccer fans from Alabama take a selfie before they enter the stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) deflects a shot during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) scores on a penalty kick during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. fans cheer during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Japan midfielder Hina Sugita (6) heads the ball. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (1) grabs the ball during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Soccer fans cheer during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. and Japan players come together after their match. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Soccer fans cheer during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. head coach Twila Kilgore watches from the sideline. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Japan defender Moeka Minami (3) battles U.S. forward Sophia Smith (11) for the ball. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

U.S. forward Catarina Macario (left) and defender Jenna Nighswonger (3) greet Japan defender Toko Koga (20) after their match. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Soccer fans arrive for the SheBelieves Cup. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Soccer fans arrive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Brazil fans cheer during penalty shootouts. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Canada players react during penalty shootouts. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Canada players celebrate after winning a penalty shootout. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Canada defender Jade Rose (12) battles Brazil forward Marta Vieira da Silva (10) for the ball. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Canada defender Vanessa Gilles (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring to tie the game during the second half. Canada beat Brazil in a penalty shootout. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Canada defender Vanessa Gilles (14) celebrates after scoring to tie the game during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Brazil defender Tarciane Karen dos Santos de Lima (3) heads the ball over Canada defender Jade Rose (12). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Brazil fans cheer during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Brazil players react after no call from officials during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan (1) is not able to stop the penalty kick by Brazil defender Tarciane Karen dos Santos de Lima (3). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Brazil defender Yasmim Assis Ribeiro (left) battles Canada forward Adriana Leon for the header. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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U.S. midfielder Sam Coffey (17) and forward Jaedyn Shaw (8) celebrate after scoring during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The U.S. won 2-1. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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