US closer to SheBelieves Cup title with shutout of Canada

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Ally Sentnor's goal lifted the U.S. women's national team to a 1-0 victory over Canada in soggy Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday night to put the Americans in position to win the SheBelieves Cup.

Sentnor scored from a corner kick by Rose Lavelle in the 55th minute when she settled the ball and on her second touch whipped a shot from 12 yards.

The U.S. is 2-0 wi