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Photos: In pictures: US women win World Cup
US captain Megan Rapinoe lifts the World Cup trophy after the Americans defeated the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday, July 7.
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Allie Long, left, and Alex Morgan celebrate in the postgame confetti.
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US players, wearing new "Champions 19" jerseys, celebrate with family and friends in the crowd.
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US players celebrate after the final whistle.
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Morgan savors the victory after the final whistle.
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Dutch players fall to the ground as the Americans celebrate their victory.
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US players celebrate after Rapinoe scored the opening goal off a penalty in the 61st minute.
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Rapinoe slots home her penalty past Sari van Veenendaal.