Macario's goal was her first for the national team in three years, and Sentor's long-range curler was the play of the night.

Catarina Macario said her USWNT goal against Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup felt like "a weight off my shoulders."

Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor score goals to help lead the United States to a 2-0 victory over Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup opener for both teams.

Colombia defender Daniela Arias (3) attempts to block out United States forward Catarina Macario, right, as she attempts to steal the ball during the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament, Thursday,

Catarina Macario scored her first national team goal in nearly three years as the USA beat Colombia 2-0 in their opening game of the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.Macario's highly promising progress was halted by an ACL injury in June 2022 and she has suffered a number of setbacks in her return to action.

A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.

The sequence between Yohannes, Ryan and Macario was the first time the trio had played together in a competitive setting. Despite their limited experiences during practice, their chemistry offered a promising glimpse into the possibilities that lay ahead for the national team and its growing player pipeline.

Emma Hayes' USWNT got goals from veteran Macario and newcomer Ally Sentnor, as numerous stars stepped up in big moments

The U.S. women's national team got off to an exciting start at the 10th annual SheBelieves Cup. The USWNT defeated Colombia, 2-0, on Thursday night with goals by Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor. The program is on the hunt for a sixth consecutive title, a potential eighth overall, and is doing it without several cornerstone players on the roster.