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US Deaf WNT captures second World Cup title, hearts across America

The USDWNT went undefeated in the tournament to repeat as world champions.

On Saturday, July 2, 2016, for the second time in less than a year, a United States women's national team stood upon a medal stand and hoisted a World Cup trophy in the air, celebrating yet another impressive World Cup win.

This year it was the United States Deaf Women’s National Team (USDWNT), who defeated Russia 3-0 earlier that day to win their second consecutive Deaf World Cup title.

Starting goalkeeper and team captain Meghan Maiwald summed up the win in one word: "Priceless.