USWNT Beats Brazil 4-1 to Win Tournament of Nations Title

The USWNT came back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Brazil 4-1 and win the 2018 Tournament of Nations.

The USWNT came roaring back from a 1-0 deficit to secure a convincing 4-1 win over Brazil and clinch the 2018 Tournament of Nations. The U.S. finishes the tournament with a 2-0-1 record, with wins over Brazil and Japan and a draw against Australia.

Here was the starting lineup for the Americans:

The grand finale.

Introducing your #USWNT starting XI vs. 🇧🇷 at #ToN2018! 📝 » https://t.co/Bi1iov32mM pic.twitter.com/GVCJALUatR

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 2, 2018

Brazil jumped out to an early lead on Thursday night at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill. via an own goal that bounded off Tierna Davidson and past U.S. keeper Alyssa Naeher. The lead was nearly doubled when Marta broke free on a breakaway, but Naeher came up with a big save to keep the U.S. in it. 

Thievery 🙅‍♀️@AlyssaNaeher stuffs Marta to keep the #USWNT within striking distance. pic.twitter.com/gYSp1NCre8

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 3, 2018

Just six minutes after that huge save, Rose Lavelle drew the Americans level with a terrific first-time finish off a cross from Lindsey Horan. 

We will absolutely accept this 🌹! @roselavelle strikes it first-time and buries the equalizer for the #USWNT. pic.twitter.com/XeymRi10y4

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 3, 2018

The U.S. jumped out to a lead in the 53rd minute after Tobin Heath masterfully created space down the right wing before floating a cross to the back post, where Julie Ertz came flying in for another first-time finish. 

Silky smooth.@TobinHeath isn't playing fair. pic.twitter.com/ybMi4rYtME

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 3, 2018

The lead was doubled just eight minutes later on—you guessed it—a first-time finish from Tobin Heath into the bottom left corner. 

Tobin. Powell. Heath.

Certified fresh 🍅 pic.twitter.com/N6lXfETGuA

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 3, 2018

The fourth goal came courtesy of some sloppy marking from the Brazilians. Megan Rapinoe's free-kick cross found a wide-open Alex Morgan, who redirected the ball on yet another first-time finish into the back of the net. 

When life gives you a @mPinoe cross... pic.twitter.com/20I9sojmdq

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 3, 2018

The USWNT is next in action on Aug. 31, when they'll take on Chile for the first of a two-game set in at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. The two sides will meet again on Sept 4. at Avaya Stadium in San Jose.