Claire Hutton (16) of USA races with the ball during the SheBelieves Cup game between Australia and USWNT at State Farm Stadium on Sunday in Glendale, Arizona. Hutton, a Bethlehem grad, earned her first cap and made her first start in the tournament.

Claire Hutton of the United States celebrates her first cap after playing Australia at State Farm Stadium on Sunday.

Lindsey Heaps (10) celebrates with Claire Hutton of the United States after playing Australia at State Farm Stadium on Sunday in Glendale, Arizona.

Claire Hutton (16) of the United States takes a selfie with a fan following the victory against Australia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup match at State Farm Stadium on Sunday.

Claire Hutton of USA moving with the ball during the SheBelieves Cup game between Australia and USWNT at State Farm Stadium on Sunday.

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Japan 2-1 Wednesday in the SheBelieves Cup, ending a five-year run for the U.S. as champions.

But the first loss in the U.S. coach Emma Hayes era was not surprising, based on her stated priorities leading up to the finale in San Diego.

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“I always go back to what our objectives were in the first place,” Hayes said after Wednesday’s match. “And that was to deepen our playing pool with opportunities in high-pressure situations against top opponents, and that’s what tonight, especially, is........

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