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.
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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.
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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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    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.
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    Rapinoe slots home her penalty past Sari van Veenendaal.
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    Morgan is fouled by Dutch defender Stefanie Van der Gragt in the second half. After the incident was reviewed by video, the referee awarded the penalty that Rapinoe converted.
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    Morgan is fouled by Dutch defender Stefanie Van der Gragt in the second half. After the incident was reviewed by video, the referee awarded the penalty that Rapinoe converted.
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    Rose Lavelle, third from left, scored the game's second goal in the 69th minute.
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    Rose Lavelle, third from left, scored the game's second goal in the 69th minute.
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    Dutch fans watch the match from inside the stadium.
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    Dutch fans watch the match from inside the stadium.
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    American midfielder Samantha Mewis, right, and Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk compete for a header in the early minutes of the final.
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    American midfielder Samantha Mewis, right, and Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk compete for a header in the early minutes of the final.
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