USWNT wins Women's World Cup thanks to Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle goals

    By Aimee Lewis, CNN

    Updated 0841 GMT (1641 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.
    Photos: In pictures: US women win World Cup
    Allie Long, left, and Alex Morgan celebrate in the postgame confetti.
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