United States Wins Women’s World Cup; Defeats Netherlands 2-0

The United States women’s soccer team won its record fourth Women’s World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night. Megan Rapinoe converted a tiebreaking penalty kick in the second half and Rose Lavelle added a goal.

Fans chanted “Equal Pay!” at the final whistle , a reminder players sued the U.S. Soccer Federation in March claiming gender discrimination.

The Americans never trailed in the tournament and set records with 26 goals and a 12-game World Cup winning streak dating to 2015. U.S. coach Jill Ellis became the first coach to lead a team to two Women’s World Cup titles, and the U.S. joined Germany in 2003 and 2007 as the only repeat champions.

US defeats Netherlands to win record 4th Women’s World Cup title

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