USA Shuts Out Netherlands 2-0, Claims 4th Women’s World Cup

The first half was tense for United States fans. Each opportunity that got “oh so close,” but just couldn’t quite sneak in the Netherlands net.

However, in the second 45, Team USA put two goals in, en route to their second straight Women’s World Cup Title.

In the 61st minute, former Portland Pilot, Megan Rapinoe put a penalty kick past Dutch keeper, Sari van Veenendaal, to put the U.S. up 1-0.

NERVES OF STEEL 💪🇺🇸

Megan Rapinoe scores her 50th international goal from the penalty spot and gives USA the lead in the #FIFAWWC final! pic.twitter.com/gjPpYOrcyl

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2019

Just eight minutes later, Rose Lavelle snuck through the defense and buried a shot to put the U.S. Women up 2-0.

ROSE. LAVELLE. 🌹🇺🇸

A beautiful solo effort doubles the @USWNT‘s lead in the #FIFAWWC final! pic.twitter.com/ToznvQiuxb

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2019

Then, after five minutes of stoppage time, Team USA was able to celebrate their fourth Women’s World Cup.

TOUR DE FOUR = COMPLETE ✅

The @USWNT repeats as World Cup champs and wins a record FOURTH title. 🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/4b0WqUBxPM

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2019

And then finally, Team USA raised the Cup.

THERE IT IS! 🏆

The @USWNT lifts the FIFA Women’s World Cup for a record 4th time! pic.twitter.com/u4cDLMrfR6

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2019

For all her play throughout the Women’s World Cup Rapinoe also earned TWO individual honors.

6 goals. 3 assists.

Megan Rapinoe wins the #FIFAWWC Golden Boot, beating out Alex Morgan on the less minutes played tiebreaker. pic.twitter.com/3aq5sqt695

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2019

Simply the best! ⭐️@mPinoe also takes home the Golden Ball as the Best Player of the #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/Qx0QdKtmQu

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2019

Team USA is now back-to-back Women’s World Cup Champions, and the United States now has four of the eight Women’s World Cup Championships.

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