The USA have retained the Women's World Cup as Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle scored to down Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday's final in Lyon.
Holders USA were made to work hard for the win as Dutch goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal made a series of outstanding saves to keep the first half goalless, but the USWNT pressure told after the break.
The US took the lead in the 62nd minute through a Rapinoe penalty awarded via VAR.
Stefanie Van Der Gragt made a high-footed challenge on Alex Morgan, who went down in the box, and having initially awarded a corner, referee Stephanie Frappart then watched back footage pitchside before pointing to the spot.
Rapinoe subsequently produced a composed finish from 12 yards to take her goal tally for the tournament to six, moving her level at the top of the scoring charts with Morgan and England's Ellen White.
Seven minutes later the advantage was doubled as Lavelle burst forward and fired past Van Veenendaal.
The US looked the more likely to score in the latter stages as the Dutch became increasingly stretched in defence, but it remained 2-0 as the US saw out the victory to win the World Cup for the fourth time.
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