Canada beats Colombia 4-1 in SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer opener

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and Canada beat Colombia 4-1 on Sunday in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup. 

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and Canada beat Colombia 4-1 on Sunday in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup. 

Canada ended a five-game losing streak in international play. It will face the United States on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio. 

Gilles opened the scoring in the 31st minute, heading in a corner from Sonis. Sonis was awarded a penalty kick in the 67th minute and scored on an arcing shot that beat goalkeeper Katerin Tapia to the left corner. 

Team Canada celebrates a goal during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament match against Colombia, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Team Canada celebrates a goal during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament match against Colombia, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Collins connected in the 73rd, and Leicy Santos beat Kailee Sheridan on a penalty kick for Colombia in the 81st. Prince scored in the 90th minute.

It was chippy throughout, with seven yellow cards issued, two to Colombia’s Gisela Robledo, which culminated in a red card. 

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Canada defender Sydney Collins, left, celebrates her goal with midfielder Marie-Yasmine Alidou, center, during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament match Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Canada defender Sydney Collins, left, celebrates her goal with midfielder Marie-Yasmine Alidou, center, during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament match Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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