Social media reacts as USA wins Women’s World Cup title
The United States won its record fourth Women’s World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night when Megan Rapinoe converted a penalty kick in the second half and Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle added a goal.
Rapinoe, the pink-haired U.S. captain who grabbed world-wide attention on and off the field, scored in the 61st minute after a video review determined Stefanie van der Gragt had fouled Alex Morgan with a kick to the shoulder in the penalty area.
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Two days past her 34th birthday, Rapinoe slotted the ball past goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal for her 50th international goal, her sixth of the tournament to win the Golden Ball as scoring leader. She struck a familiar victorious pose with arms outstretched,.
Lavelle added a goal on an 18-foot left-footed shot in the 69th.
NOTHING GIVEN 🇺🇸
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 7, 2019
EVERYTHING EARNED 🏆#OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/fbXkGKmaI6
Yes! Fourth star. Back to back. Congrats to the record breakers on the @USWNT, an incredible team that’s always pushing themselves—and the rest of us—to be even better. Love this team. #OneNationOneTeam
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 7, 2019
This team wins. Everyone wins.
— Nike (@Nike) July 7, 2019
Victory is when we all win. It's only crazy until you do it. #justdoit @USWNT pic.twitter.com/pBU7UE2IEs
Congrats team USA! Billie says it best here! So happy for each one of you and so proud. ❤️ @USWNT https://t.co/WK2Yi2z8F4
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 7, 2019
Congratulations, @USWNT!!! ⚽️ 🏆 #OneNationOneTeam https://t.co/oksF2KmqIJ
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 7, 2019
Dominant.
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 7, 2019
From beginning to end. #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/eXl6LJj7QT
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 @USWNT #OneNationOneTeam
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 7, 2019
Whooo hoooooo @teamusa @USWNT @FIFAWorldCup champions again. #congratulations pic.twitter.com/Ih9hLS5Omx
— Al Roker (@alroker) July 7, 2019
The @USWNT joins Germany (2003 and 2007) as the only teams to repeat as World Cup champions, scoring a World Cup record 26 goals.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 7, 2019
This marks the 4th World Cup championship for Team USA, extending its record. pic.twitter.com/zMT2Ga0BZg
The Americans Win the 2019 Women's World Cup https://t.co/Tv2shFRUaq
— People (@people) July 7, 2019
