Things We Saw Today: The USWNT Wins the 2019 Women’s World Cup!

Now here’s something to feel patriotic about: the USWNT have won the 2019 Women’s World Cup after beating the Netherlands 2-0. The championship game at the Stade de Lyon in France marked the team’s second consecutive World Cup win and their 12th consecutive win in World Cup games.

Neither team scored in the first half, but the second half saw team captain Megan Rapinoe score in a penalty shot. She was followed by a spectacular score from Rose Lavelle, clinching the win for Team USA.

In addition to dominating the game (and the headlines) throughout this World Cup, Rapinoe took home the Golden Boot award, which goes to the top scorer. Silver Boot went to teammate Alex Morgan. Rapinoe also took home the Golden Ball, with England’s Lucy Bronze winning the Silver and Rose Lavelle taking the Bronze. Netherlands goalkeeper Sari Van Veenendaal was awarded the Golden Glove, which was well deserved for her terrific performance today.

It’s been a truly iconic Women’s World Cup for the U.S. team, but for Rapinoe in particular. At 34, this may well be her last World Cup, and after the way she played throughout this tournament, there is no better swan song. And given their epic performance, the world is wondering when women’s teams will finally see equal pay. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was met with chants for “equal pay” as he took the field:

After all, the trophies speak for themselves:

Congratulations to the USWNT for their incredible game play and decisive victory. Now we’re off to not care about sports for another four years!

(via HuffPost, image: Elsa/Getty Images)

• RIP Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce, who died tragically at the age of 20. (via CNN)
• Millie Bobby Brown discusses her emotional performance in the new season of Stranger Things. (via io9)
• It’s official: Dark Phoenix is a bigger bomb than 2015’s Fantastic Four reboot. (via CBR)
• Well this is delightful:
See more

lmao @FoxNews just went live from a bar in France after the #USWNT win and people started shouting "Fuck Trump" on air😂😂 pic.twitter.com/EFstJx43BV

— Sara Pearl (@skenigsberg) July 7, 2019

• Can’t get enough Mulan? Here are some beautiful images from the upcoming film. (via Collider)
• Marvel’s Kevin Feige says there are hidden clues to the future of Marvel in Spider-Man: Far From Home. (via Nerdist)
• Here’s a review and ride-along of Universal Studios’ new ‘Jurassic World: The Ride’. (via /Film)
See more

This team wins. Everyone wins.

Victory is when we all win. It's only crazy until you do it. #justdoit @USWNT pic.twitter.com/pBU7UE2IEs

— Nike (@Nike) July 7, 2019

How is your Sunday Funday going, Sue Believers?

Want more stories like this? Become a subscriber and support the site!

—The Mary Sue has a strict comment policy that forbids, but is not limited to, personal insults toward anyone, hate speech, and trolling.—

Have a tip we should know? tips@themarysue.com

Author

Close

Chelsea Steiner

Chelsea was born and raised in New Orleans, which explains her affinity for cheesy grits and Britney Spears. An pop culture journalist since 2012, her work has appeared on Autostraddle, AfterEllen, and more. Her beats include queer popular culture, film, television, republican clownery, and the unwavering belief that 'The Long Kiss Goodnight' is the greatest movie ever made. She currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, with her husband, 2 sons, and one poorly behaved rescue dog. She is a former roller derby girl and a black belt in Judo, so she is not to be trifled with. She loves the word “Jewess” and wishes more people used it to describe her.

twitter