WINNERS! The U.S. Team brings home the 2019 World Cup Championship
Fourth time is still a charm, as this is America's fourth World Cup win
You may have not known who co-captains Alex Morgan or Megan Rapinoe were just a few weeks ago, but if you don't know by now - well, where exactly have you been? While the entire Team USA shone brighter than the sweat gleaming off the sea of orange versus red-white-and-blue, there were a few stand-outs. Let's break it down!
Nothing tastes as good as winning feels! Alex Morgan poses alongside Rose Lavelle, the author of goal number two, and co-captain Megan Rapinoe, the author of goal number one. Here they celebrate not just winning the FIFA World Cup 2019 but also their respective honors: Alex won the Silver Boot award, Rose won the Bronze Ball award and Megan won the Golden Ball AND Golden Boot awards.
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The fiery violet-maned co-captain poses with her two trophies. Thirty-four-year-old Megan Rapinoe, from Redding, California, proves that she lives up to all the hype and high expectations by claiming these two prestigious awards. She is a midfielder and a winger. GO TEAM!
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After scoring the team's first goal at the 61st minute - a successful penalty kick opportunity in a controversial turn of events (the decision was made after the referee watched a video replay) - Team USA's captains celebrate big. A scoreless first half came to an end with the game's first goal.