The USWNT didn't win its sixth straight SheBelieves Cup, but for Emma Hayes, that's not what this year is about.

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On Wednesday, the United States women's national team hit a first for the Emma Hayes era: It lost. Japan overpowered the U.S. to take a triumphant 2-1 win in the SheBelieves Cup. With the win, Japan lifts the tournament's trophy for the first time — and breaks a five-year SheBelieves win streak for the U.

A closer look at the lesser-known players called up to the U.S. women's national team for this month's SheBelieves Cup

If the SheBelieves Cup was an opportunity to get a gage on Emma Hayes' rebuild, Sunday's win showed that the USWNT are right on track.

Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night in the SheBelieves Cup title game. The Americans had not lost since last February when they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

Stu Holden and David Mosse broke down the USWNT 'SheBelieves Cup' roster that does not feature any of the triple espresso members (Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith & Trinity Rodman.) They also analyzed the new options at goalkeeper after the retirement of USWNT legend,

The USWNT's five-year reign as SheBelieves Cup champions came to an end on Wednesday at the hands of Japan, leaving Emma Hayes with plenty to mull over in the coming weeks

With inconsisent performances in SheBelieves Cup, questions still remain over who will replace longtime goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher