The United States Women's National Team headed to the 2019 Women's World Cup as a favorite to lift the trophy. Led by Megan Rapinoe, the American powerhouse backed up the billing.
Rapinoe and Co. opened the tournament in Group F with a 13-0 drubbing of Thailand and a 3-0 victory over Chile. Then, the U.S. topped Sweden 2-0—because what's a major tournament without playing Sweden?—and advanced to the knockout round.
After a thrilling 2-1 triumph opposite Spain, Jill Ellis' side eliminated host and co-favorite France by a 2-1 margin. Wins against England (2-1) and the Netherlands (2-0) sealed the second straight and fourth overall Women's World Cup title for the USWNT.