The United States Wins Fourth World Cup Trophy Beating The Netherlands 2-0 On Sunday's Final
- American women soccer team won their fourth World Cup title on Sunday after beating the Netherlands 2-0.
- Vice-captain Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle scored two goals in the World Cup final.
- Rapinoe won the Golden Boot as well as Golden Ball awards for her performance in the World Cup.
- Several celebrities including President and the First Lady congratulated the US soccer team on their win.
American women soccer team claimed their fourth World Cup title on Sunday after they beat the Netherlands by 2-0 in the Final held in Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium, France.
Two goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle sealed the trophy for the favorites in the US-dominated Final. It is their second consecutive World Cup win following a sensational win over Japan in 2015 final.
CAPTION: American captain Megan Rapinoe with Golden Boot and Golden Ball SOURCE: Los Angeles Times New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the team would be welcomed home with a ticker tape parade down New York City's "Canyon of Heroes" on Wednesday, 10th July.
First Lady Melania Trump followed by president Trump, congratulated the team via Twitter.
Congratulations to 2019 Women’s World Cup Champions @TeamUSA! âš½ï¸ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) July 7, 2019
Congratulations to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team on winning the World Cup! Great and exciting play. America is proud of you all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 7, 2019
Meanwhile, several celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres, Elizabeth Warren, and Lindsey Vonn took to their Twitter congratulating the US national team. Here are their tweets:
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. @USWNT #USA #FIFAWWC
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) July 7, 2019
Woo-hoo! Congratulations to the @USWNT on their World Cup win. Your persistence on and off the field inspires girls and women everywhere to dream big, fight hard, and win. #FIFAWWC #OneNationOneTeam
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) July 7, 2019
Always remain true to yourself!! Congrats @mPinoe and @USWNT @alexmorgan13 @LindseyHoran #USA 🇺🇸 ðŸ†ðŸ† pic.twitter.com/enDHJwN7Na
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) July 7, 2019
Team America took the lead over the Netherlands in the 59th minute with Rapinoe netting the ball from the spot after the first half went goalless. Minutes later, Rose Lavelle doubled their lead and sealed the trophy for second consecutive time.
US vice-captain Meghan Rapinoe, with six goals, claimed the golden boot award where Rapinoe also won the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament.
