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Press, Rapinoe score, US beats Brazil 2-0 in SheBelieves Cup

Christen Press scored in the 11th minute, Megan Rapinoe added a late goal and the U.S. women beat Brazil 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup.

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United States forward Megan Rapinoe (15) acknowledges fans in the stands after scoring a goal during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match against Brazil, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Christen Press scored in the 11th minute, Megan Rapinoe added a late goal and the U.S. women beat Brazil 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup.

The Americans moves to 2-0 in the tournament, which they opened with a win over Canada.

The United States is unbeaten in 36 straight games overall and 52 straight at home.

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The Americans have won five straight over Brazil and are unbeaten in the last seven matchups.

The team is 20-0-2 against Brazil on American soil. Press took a pass from Lindsey Horan and rushed forward, fooling a defender before a powerful strike to the far corner of the net.