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

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) /

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KANSAS CITY, KS – JULY 26: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States celebrates with Emily Sonnett #22 after scoring during their Tournament Of Nations match against Japan at Children’s Mercy Park on July 26, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

1. Can anyone stop the USWNT in 2018?

Everything has gone seemingly smooth for the USWNT this year and perhaps their biggest test will come against Australia on Sunday.

This could be a match where the U.S. might slip up if they are not careful with possession. Australia is a physical side that can make teams pay for careless mistakes and there have been some defensive creaks in the U.S. ship that could be exploited if the attack isn’t quite firing as it has been recently.

As it was against Japan, the finishing will have to be clinical as the U.S. will likely not have as many chances as it had against their opening opponents. And Australia will create more problems on the back end than Japan.

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That said, if the USWNT pull off the win on Sunday, it is hard seeing them losing for the rest of the year. Can anyone stop them in 2018?

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