The U.S. women’s World Cup title Sunday is one for the ages, for sure. More than that, though, they’re a team for the ages. For this age.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle lead U.S. women to 2019 World Cup championship in France
U.S. women win back-to-back World Cup championships for the first time. After being tied at halftime, they defeated the Netherlands 2-0.
World Cup champs yet again: United States beats the Netherlands to win second title in a row
Megan Rapinoe scored via penalty kick and Rose Lavelle booted the second goal to give the United States its fourth World Cup title.
Opinion: Messages matter, and teams in World Cup final send good one with female coaches
For only second time since the World Cup began in 1991, both teams in the final will have a female coach: Jill Ellis and Sarina Wiegman.
Opinion: C’mon, FIFA. Let the women have their day with World Cup final
FIFA allowed two confederations to schedule championship games of men’s tournaments on the same day as the World Cup final for the women.
Opinion: Nothing against Sweden, but World Cup final deserves a fresher matchup
Sweden and the Netherlands play Wednesday to determine the USWNT’s opponent in Sunday’s World Cup final. Who to root for should be obvious.
Megan Rapinoe misses World Cup semifinal with hamstring strain, plans to play in final
Megan Rapinoe scored all four USWNT goals in the previous Women’s World Cup knockout round games, but had to sit out the semifinal against England.
Opinion: Alyssa Naeher makes a statement with penalty save to preserve US win at World Cup
Alyssa Naeher, who has been ruthlessly compared to predecessors Hope Solo and Briana Scurry, saved the USWNT in the semifinals vs. England.
Opinion: Only arrogant if you can’t back it up and U.S. women do, advancing to World Cup final
Alex Morgan sips tea and Alyssa Naeher shuts down England as the U.S. women advance to the World Cup final with a 2-1 win.
Megan Rapinoe not starting World Cup semifinal in stunning change for US women
Megan Rapinoe has all four US goals in knockout rounds and five for the tournament, but she will be replaced by Christen Press against England.