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JapanSOCCERUSWNT's Hayes deserves benefit of the doubt after first loss -- for now1YCesar HernandezOrlando Ramirez/Getty Images
Japan beats USWNT at SheBelieves in first loss of Hayes eraJapan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her first defeat since taking charge of the USWNT.1YESPN News ServicesGetty Images
JapanSOCCERQueens of Asia Japan deal Matildas harsh reality check as Asia Cup looms1YJoey LynchMaria Lysaker/Getty Images
