23 Pics That Show Why The US Women's World Cup Team Is The Best
By Shayna Spero
July 3, 2019
On Sunday (July 7), the U.S. women’s national soccer team defeated the Netherlands in the final match of the 2019 Women’s World Cup, making Team U.S. this year's World Cup champions. This victory has marked their 12th consecutive match won at a Women’s World Cup, which surpassed the previous record of 10 set by Norway in 1995. It is clear that the U.S. women’s team, which includes power players Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd, have had a lot to celebrate about. Between the team celebrating their victories and the fans showing tremendous support in the stands, the 2019 Women’s World Cup has continued to be one massive celebration. Scroll below to check out some of the best celebratory moments from both players and fans alike.
Megan Rapinoe confidently throws her arms into the air in celebration after scoring the first goal during their match against France.
Rapinoe's first goal celebration continues with her teammates following the big goal.
Becky Sauerbrunn celebrates victory after the match win against France.
Rapinoe celebrates scoring with teammate Kelley O'Hara.
Christen Press, Alex Morgan, Morgan Brian, and Tobin Heath celebrate after the Quarter Final match.
Soccer fans celebrate as USA take on France.
Rapinoe celebrates with family following the US vs France match.
Jill Ellis, Head Coach of Team USA celebrates after the U.S. was victorious in their match against France.
Fans carry signs for Rapinoe, a U.S. women’s soccer team fan favorite.
Kelley O'Hara jumps in the air towards Alex Morgan after their victory.
Team co-captain Alex Morgan hops on her teammate's shoulders after Rapinoe scores a goal.
USA fans dressed festively to support their team at the Quarter finals.
Alex Morgan celebrates by "sipping the tea" with teammate Rose Lavelle after scoring her team's second goal against England.
USA fans hold signs throughout the crowd wishing Alex Morgan, who turned 30 on July 2, a happy birthday.
The team celebrates after Christen Press scored the opening goal during the match between England and USA.
Lindsey Horan celebrates a goal with Megan. Horan's goal in the third minute of the match against France was the fastest of this World Cup so far.
Megan Rapinoe celebrates the team's victory over The Netherlands. As the tournament's best player, she was awarded the Golden Ball and is the second American to win the Golden Boot as the World Cup's top scorer.
Teammates Rose Lavelle and Mallory Pugh joyfully play with confetti on the field.
Julie Ertz holds the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy after their win.
Members of the USWNT let loose postgame in celebration of their World Cup victory.
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