Three U.S. Women's National Team players who could earn bigger roles

Sentnor's quick footwork brings something different to the USWNT's attack, and her ability to leverage it in all areas of the field helped the team wiggle out of difficult moments.

Lily Yohannes | Ajax

In her post-match news conference, Hayes was quick to temper expectations about the 17-year-old midfielder. 

"I think it's important to remember she's still new to the program and that she keeps working on the things that we're asking her to do, both sides of the ball," Hayes said, per ESPN's Jeff Carlisle, before admitting that Yohannes' performance was "assured."

It's easy to see why Hayes is protecting Yohannes: Nobody, especially not Yohannes, benefits from heaping outsized praise on the teen. Yohannes needs time, space and patience to turn into the player she's capable of becoming. 

The young star showed flashes of brilliance against Colombia, continually forcing herself into strong areas and passing with aplomb. Yohannes set up Macario's opening goal and often tracked back to the penalty box to break up Colombia's attacks. 

Emily Fox | Arsenal

The 26-year-old isn't a new face — she has 63 caps and started in all of the USWNT's Olympic matches last summer. 

Fox, who earned acclaim for a long-distance strike in the North London Derby (below), is a capable attacker, but her main role is on defense. 

Linda Caicedo, Colombia's electric forward who plays for Real Madrid, is one of the world's more dangerous strikers. But Caicedo had a quiet match against the USWNT, and Fox was the reason why. She marked Caicedo, keeping her from finding through-balls that could lead to goals. Fox wasn't flashy, but her play was vital.

On Sunday in Glendale, Arizona, the USWNT will play Australia in its next SheBelieves Cup match.