Jenna Nighswonger makes USWNT history! Record-setting goal for Gotham FC star as teenager Jaedyn Shaw maintains perfect start

The United States swept to a 3-0 victory in that fixture, booking themselves a semi-final showdown with arch-rivals Canada. Lindsey Horan opened the scoring from the penalty spot as she displayed nerves of steel, before Nighswonger doubled that advantage in the 22nd minute.

That strike saw the record books rewritten, with the Gotham FC star becoming the first USWNT player to score in a competitive knockout stage match for the States within her first five international appearances – with Angela Hucles, who netted when earning her ninth cap, nudged down the pecking order.

Teenage sensation Jaedyn Shaw grabbed the United States’ third goal against Colombia, as she maintained her perfect record in the final third. The 19-year-old has become only the second USWNT player, after Shannon Boxx, to find the target in each of her first three starts.

The USWNT will be back in action on Wednesday when they lock horns with Canada at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Victory in that contest would present them with another shot at major silverware, as they continue to rebuild on the back of a disappointing showing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.