USWNT Vs Japan: 3 things we learned – Alex Morgan nets hat-trick

KANSAS CITY, KS - JULY 26: United States forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates scoring her third goal in game action during a Tournament of Nations match between the United States and Japan on July 26, 2018 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KS - JULY 26: United States forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates scoring her third goal in game action during a Tournament of Nations match between the United States and Japan on July 26, 2018 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, KS – JULY 26: USA Forward Megan Rapinoe (15) dances after scoring a goal during the Tournament of Nations match between the United States and Japan on Thursday July 26, 2018 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KS – JULY 26: USA Forward Megan Rapinoe (15) dances after scoring a goal during the Tournament of Nations match between the United States and Japan on Thursday July 26, 2018 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Offense leading the way

During the USWNT’s 17-match unbeaten run, they have outscored their opponents 53-15.

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A quick glance at the players on the teamsheet reveals an obvious answer as to why they have been so successful putting the ball into the back of the net: they have one of the best group of offensive players in the world.

Not only is Morgan finding her form, but others are having terrific seasons in the domestic league, which poses a whole other threat to opposing backlines. Megan Rapinoe gave Japan trouble as well as Tobin Heath, who had a moment of individual brilliance when she set up Morgan’s third goal of the match.

There seems to be no stopping the USWNT’s attack at the moment. It could carry them all the way to the World Cup final in 2019.