Matildas 1-2 USA LIVE: Veteran Michelle Heyman latches onto Hayley Raso cross for Matildas' first goal and it is game back on for Australia

While it was a much-improved performance over the Japan match, the Matildas have suffered a 2-1 loss to the US national side. Some incredible saves by goalkeeper Teagan Micah kept Australia in the hunt, but conceding a goal in the opening minute ultimately hurt them. The SheBelieves Cup is now off the table, but the Tillies will round out their tournament with a match against Colombia

The decision to elevate Micah to starting goalkeeper was a good one from interim coach Tom Sermanni, with the custodian denying Ally Sentnor and Cooper for her second in success strikes to keep the Matildas in the match

The Matildas are on the board! Perfectly worked cross by Hayley Raso to find a Heyman header that puts Australia firmly back into the contest.

Yellow card for Charli Grant for an ugly lunge at USA star Jaedyn Shaw. Two more changes for the Matildas with Emily van Egmond and Kaitlin Torpey replacing Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord.

So much good work comes undone in an instant. USWNT were patient, working the ball around in attack and waiting for the right moment to strike - which

did perfectly. She beats Micah to put the US up by two goals and a big mountain for the Tillies to climb now

Interim coach Tom Sermanni makes two contrasting changes, bringing veteran Michelle Heyman on for McNamara, while Melbourne Victory star Alana Murphy gets her debut for the Matildas

Big moment in the match here, with USWNT coach Emma Hayes making four changes to her team, including benching goal-scorer Biyendolo and pitching debutant Yazmeen Ryan into the fray. Could this present an opportunity for the Aussies?

Holly McNamara is playing in the starting team for the Matildas for the first time after three knee reconstructions, but she showed no fear in an attacking raid in the second half. A moment of hesitation from the US goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn saw McNamara dive in and almost wrestle the ball clear for a shot on goal, with no regard for her own wellbeing. She looked worse for wear in scary scenes after her knee was twisted, but she was able to move back into position and play on

Much improved performance from the Matildas, with the first minute goal the only blemish on a willing performance. Wayward shooting means Australia goes into the break down 1-0, but they could easily have equalised or even taken the lead. A much better response than the Japan match when the Matildas defence was exposed easily and routinely

The Matildas have ramped up the intensity and are putting pressure on the US of their own, highlighted by this big hit by Mary Fowler on USA star Gisele Thompson

Wini Heatley receiving attention for a right ankle injury after a clumsy challenge left her limping

Australia has done a better job of building pressure but the transition attack from USWNT has been a constant threat. Biyendolo has another strike but this one is turned away by Aussie custodian Micah

Sears and Biyendolo looked to have made it 2-0 but the midfielder's timing was just a touch off and the attacking raid was denied as she was marginally offside. Lucky escape for the Matildas as the defence broke down once again

Oh no. It took only 41 seconds for USA to open the scoring, with Lynn Biyendolo latching onto an Emma Sears pass to shred the Matildas defence to bits.

Interestingly, Biyendolo is married to an Australian. Which could make for an uncomfortable dinner time chat this evening

Coach Emma Hayes is sticking with her gameplan of rotating her squad and building the overall talent pool, making a huge amount of changes to the team that beat Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup opener. Could it backfire on the US? Time will tell

USA have an incredible record against the Matildas, winning 29 of their 35 clashes along with five draws. The sole Matildas win came in 2017. USWNT has won four World Cup and the last five SheBelieves Cups.

The Matildas held a players-only meeting following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Japan, which coach Tom Sermanni described as “un-Australian” defending and a wake-up call. He hopes the team’s honest self-review will lead to a more positive and aggressive approach ahead of their clash with the United States. Sermanni also plans to rotate the lineup, aiming to balance youthful energy with experienced leadership. Additionally, he is focused on unlocking Mary Fowler’s role to harness her unique talents and improve the team's overall impact.

Holly McNamara gets a starting spot after three ACL injuries while Teagan Micah gets the start in goal with Mackenzie Arnold benched