On Sunday from France the United States Women’s National Soccer Team took home their second consecutive FIFA World Cup Championship with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands.
Along with the victory, the USWNT becomes the first back-to-back Women’s World Cup Champions ever. Not only that, but the women are bringing the trophy back to the United States for a record fourth time.
After a scoreless first period, the United States notched two goals within nine minutes in the second half that ended up being the difference. After a video review showed Netherlands defender Stefanie van der Gragt delivering a high boot to the shoulder of Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe’s successful penalty kick put the United States on the board in the 61st minute.
NERVES OF STEEL ------Megan Rapinoe scores from the penalty spot to give the USA a 1-0 lead in the #FIFAWWC final!pic.twitter.com/qCFKGHKLvr
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports)
July 7, 2019 With her six-goal, three-assist performance throughout the World Cup, Rapinoe was awarded the Golden Boot. At 34, she is now the oldest player to win the World Cup tournament.
In the 69th minute, Rose Lavelle’s solo goal doubled the United States lead after the midfielder went more than 30 yards into the penalty area and delivered a low shot past the reach of Netherlands goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal.
ROSE. LAVELLE. ------A beautiful solo effort doubles the U.S. lead in the #FIFAWWC final! pic.twitter.com/rTGErZwPbm
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports)
July 7, 2019 Considering that Lavelle was enjoying some Seattle pizza when Rapinoe, Morgan, and others won the ladies’ previous FIFA title in 2015, a seasoned veteran and the tournament’s breakout star combining for the only two goals the United States needed to win makes for a great story.
Here's the exact moment the @USWNT won their 4th #FIFAWWC --pic.twitter.com/dsJwINiHZ6
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports)
July 7, 2019 The USWNT made headlines both on and off the pitch throughout the tournament, but their on-field accomplishments should be among the top talking points. Outscoring opponents 26-3, holding a lead 70.2 percent of the time and never trailing is straight dominance. The ladies were very confident going into the World Cup, and their play backed up everything they said. You have to respect that.
The moment the @USWNT took the lead.You can feel the electricity ⚡️(via @SportingKC)pic.twitter.com/4wJVpFCFhx
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)
July 7, 2019 W ⭐️ O ⭐️ R ⭐️L ⭐️ DC H A M P I O N S#OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/6JMJRTJ69b
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT)
July 7, 2019 "It's unbelievable. It's surreal. I don't know how to feel right now."@mPinoe, BELIEVE IT. -------- pic.twitter.com/CCJ1QR20S3
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer)
July 7, 2019 The @USWNT has now broken the record for most goals in a single FIFA Women's World Cup (currently at 26).Rose Lavelle (24 years, 54 days) is the 2nd-youngest American to score in a World Cup Final, trailing only Alex Morgan (22 years, 15 days) in 2011. pic.twitter.com/7B25rWupc2
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo)
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