Social media becomes ode to Rose Lavelle in breakthrough World Cup

    By Matias Grez, CNN

    Updated 0847 GMT (1647 HKT) July 8, 2019

    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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    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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    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, 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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    US players celebrate after the final whistle.
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    Morgan savors the victory 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.