Twitter reacts to USWNT’s World Cup win

The U.S. women’s national team won the World Cup for the fourth time in their history, as they beat the Netherlands 2-0 in Lyon on Sunday.

And this time it caused probably the biggest stir ever across the globe and on home soil.

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Second half goals from Megan Rapinoe (from the penalty spot) and Rose Lavelle did the job for Jill Ellis’ side, as they became just the second team to complete back-to-back World Cup wins.

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Ellis is also the first women’s coach in history to win consecutive titles.

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Below is a look at some of the reactions from prominent figures on Twitter to the USWNT going back-to-back.

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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

The US women’s soccer team are the world champions! I’m so happy. These women are the best of what our country represents. You’re welcome on my show any time. My World Cup runneth over. @USWNT #USA #FIFAWWC

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) July 7, 2019

The moment we became WORLD. CUP. CHAMPIONS. 🇺🇸

Congrats, @USWNT! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#FIFAWWC // @KC2026WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Dj7vgEjFPH

— Sporting KC (@SportingKC) July 7, 2019

Congratulations to the #USWNT on their 4th World Cup win! These athletes have brought more attention, support, & pride to women’s sport than perhaps any other team in history. It is long past time to pay them what they rightly deserve. 🇺🇸🏆🏆🏆🏆 #USAvNED #WorldCupfinal #EqualPay

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 7, 2019

Yes! Fourth star. Back to back. Congrats to the record breakers on the @USWNT, an incredible team that’s always pushing themselves—and the rest of us—to be even better. Love this team. #OneNationOneTeam

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 7, 2019

Let’s Go! 🇺🇸🏆

— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) July 7, 2019

USA WOMEN RULE‼️‼️‼️#neveradoubt #no mickeydcelebrationindc

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) July 7, 2019

Rose LaVelle is my favorite soccer player in the world 🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸

— Landon Donovan (@landondonovan) July 7, 2019

Congrats team USA! Billie says it best here! So happy for each one of you and so proud. ❤️ @USWNT https://t.co/WK2Yi2z8F4

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 7, 2019

Whooo hoooooo @teamusa @USWNT @FIFAWorldCup champions again. #congratulations pic.twitter.com/Ih9hLS5Omx

— Al Roker (@alroker) July 7, 2019

World champs—again!! To the amazing women of the #USWNT: Thank you for playing like girls. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/GWlLR0nwcX

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 7, 2019

Congratulations @USWNT and Jill Ellis for defending the #FIFAWWC while also setting the standard by which all are judged. Ellis has consistently pushed the right buttons while so many have questioned her moves. Well done ladies!!!!! 👏🏼👌🏼👍🏼🤘🏼 #USWNT

— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) July 7, 2019

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 @USWNT #OneNationOneTeam

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 7, 2019