The USA celebrates victory at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Will they repeat their success for a third time? Richard Heathcote/Getty Images hide caption
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Monday
Megan Rapinoe and the U.S. squad won a lot of fans on their way to winning the Women's World Cup on Sunday in Lyon, France. For the sport to keep growing, that support needs to continue long after the ticker tape lands. Alex Grimm/Getty Images hide caption
Friday
The Netherlands are the last team standing between the United States and its fourth Women's World Cup. Here, U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe watches her teammates warm up before Tuesday's 2-1 semifinal win over England. Alex Grimm/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
Christen Press (left) celebrates after scoring the U.S.'s first goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal against England. The U.S. won 2-1. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption
U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during Friday's quarterfinal match against France. The Americans now face an England squad that brings confidence and defensive power. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images hide caption
Friday
American player Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and the United States Friday. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption
United States players celebrate after their match against Spain earlier this week. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption
Monday
In the 76th minute of the game, United States' Megan Rapinoe powered the ball low and to the left giving the U.S. a 2-1 lead. Thibault Camus/AP hide caption
U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe throws the ball from the touch line during last week's World Cup match against Sweden. Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Thursday
United States' Tobin Heath celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the Women's World Cup in Le Havre, France, Thursday. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption
The U.S. will face its first major test in the Women's World Cup Thursday, as it plays Sweden in the final match of the group stage. U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe is seen here during the U.S. game against Thailand. Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Sunday
U.S. players celebrate after teammate Julie Ertz scored their side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on Sunday. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption
United States' Alex Morgan, second right, celebrates after scoring her side's 12th goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France on Tuesday. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption
Friday
U.S. forward Alex Morgan shoots and scores past Thailand's Natthakarn Chinwong on Tuesday in Reims, France, in the group stage of the Women's World Cup. Michael Chow/USA Today Sports via Reuters hide caption
Tuesday
Alex Morgan (second right) celebrates after scoring the United States' 12th goal during the team's 13-0 win over Thailand Tuesday. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption