Women's World Cup: Team USA defeats Netherlands for second title (54 images)

Team USA won the FIFA Women's World Cup after defeating the Netherlands in the final match in Lyon, France on Sunday. Team USA defeated the Netherlands by the score of 2-0 to capture its fourth Women's World Cup title. The United States is the first country to reach three straight Women's World Cup finals.

Team USA celebrates with the championship trophy after winning the FIFA Women's World Cup final between the U.S. and the Netherlands. Team USA defeated the Netherlands by the score of 2-0 to capture its fourth Women's World Cup title. Photo by David Silpa/UPI

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The United States Women's National Team scored two second-half goals, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 to win its second consecutive Women's World Cup title. Photo by David Silpa/UPI

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The U.S. joined Germany (2003, 2007) as the only countries to win back-to-back titles at the Women's World Cup. Photo by David Silpa/UPI

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Megan Rapinoe, 34, of Team USA became the oldest player to score in the Women's World Cup final after burying a penalty kick in the 61st minute that gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead. Photo by David Silpa/UPI

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