Congrats USWNT!
10:47 AM PDT, July 7, 2019The team became Women's World Cup champions for the fourth time after beating the Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday's final in Lyon, France. It's the team's second consecutive win.
The women's team had a lead going into halftime of every match they had played throughout this year's World Cup, except for Sunday's game. The team didn't score until an hour into the game, with Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle both scoring in the second half, bringing the team to victory. Jill Ellis remains undefeated at World Cups and became the first manager to win the tournament twice.
Famous fans quickly took to social media to celebrate the big win, including Ellen DeGeneres, Billie Jean King, Elizabeth Banks, Serena Williams, Jessica Chastain and more. See the best reactions below. The US women’s soccer team are the world champions! I’m so happy. These women are the best of what our country represents. You’re welcome on my show any time. My World Cup runneth over.
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