All the talk around the United States Women's National Team over the past few days has centered around the verbal sparring between star midfielder Megan Rapinoe and President Donald Trump.
But Friday, all the focus was on USWNT and its 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals match with host nation France.
After a disappointing showing in their Round of 16 win over Spain, the Americans needed a good start against a strong French side looking to win its first World Cup title.
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Rapinoe made sure the USWNT did just that, scoring on a free kick in the fifth minute.
And the celebration to boot.
Perfection.
Rapinoe added her second tally in the 65th minute.
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The U.S. hung on for a 2-1 win, and will face England in the semifinals Tuesday.