Rachael McKriger joined me at Cupka’s Cafe 2 where the American Outlaws Steel City chapter gathered to watch the United States Women’s National Team capture its fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup victory by defeating the Netherlands, 2-0, in Lyon, France on Sunday.
The celebration began immediately, and we were there to capture some of the excitement on the South Side.
Chants of USA, USA, USA from @SteelCityAO and folks at Cupka's Cafe 2 as #USWMT clinch its Fourth #FIFAWomensWorldCup title#PghSoccer #USAvNED pic.twitter.com/i4KdqcSqS8
— John Krysinsky (@PghSoccerScribe) July 7, 2019
Be sure to watch/listen to our post-match reaction Facebook Live broadcast which includes interviews with some members of the American Outlaws, along with our takeaways from the match, which was knotted at 0-0, but broken open in the second half, as Alex Morgan drew a penalty, which was converted by Megan Rapinoe, then only seven minutes later, Rose Lavelle capped an impressive tournament with a spectacular run into the edge of the box and finish to give the USWNT the decisive edge against a tough Netherlands side.
POST-MATCH REACTION WITH JOHN & RACHAEL
For a complete game recap, check out Rachael’s story for The Equalizer.
Just like that, they're #FIFAWWC champions again! The hunt four four stars complete!#USA just defeated #NED! Catch up on all the action here, as we continue to deliver great content for you diehard #USWNT fans!
✍️: @RachaelMcKriger
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➡️: https://t.co/LAxXyGeV3N pic.twitter.com/bxpAAEcvgD— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) July 7, 2019
Pittsburghers came out at various locations today to watch the match including a large crowd at Schenley Park watching on Flagstaff Hill.
The game is on at Schenley Plaza in Oakland #USWNT 🇺🇸#WTAE pic.twitter.com/ZLafioYO3p
— Andrew Stockey (@astockeyWTAE) July 7, 2019
Finally some post-match reaction from Pittsburgh-area’s most famous women’s soccer player… Meghan Klingenberg
Season finale of “Meghan Klingenberg is Your BFF!”
Tune in with me as I laugh, cry and chat about the USA winning their 4th star
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ #MKisYourBFF#FIFAWWC https://t.co/W1ZMnnV7hz— Meghan Klingenberg (@meghankling) July 7, 2019
PREGAME WITH JOHN & RACHAEL
Prior to the match, Rachael joined me for a pregame show. To her credit, she predicted the match would be tighter than most people expected.