'It's like a superhero putting on their cape' – USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw speaks out on record-breaking start to national career

USWNT forward Jaedyn Shaw spoke highly of wearing the USWNT shirt after a strong start to her national career.

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• Has enjoyed strong start to national career
• Scored in each of her first five starts
• Compared USWNT appearances to "a superhero wearing their cape"

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Shaw has starred for the USWNT since her call-up to the side, scoring in each of her five starts and bagging a crucial goal in the SheBelieves Cup semi-final. Her performances seem to have earned her a spot on the USWNT's Olympic roster in June.

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• WHAT JAEDYN SHAW SAID

  In a conversation with Morning Footy, Shaw spoke highly of suiting up for the four-time World Cup champions: "I knew that I really wanted to be on this team, and that I was going to do whatever I could off the field, on the field to get to this point. Once I just put the jersey on, it's almost like a superhero putting on their cape. It's a different feeling."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Despite being just 19, Shaw has forced her way into the conversation for a starring role when new head coach Emma Hayes takes the helm prior to the Olympics. She started both of the US's SheBelieves Cup contests earlier this week, fitting into a midfield alongside the likes of Lindsey Horan, Emily Sonnett and Sam Coffey.

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Shaw burst onto the scene in October 2023, and her stock has only risen since then. She was named the tournament MVP at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, scoring four goals as the US claimed the title of the inaugural tournament.