Find Us Here Watching All of the US Women's Soccer Team's World Cup Victories on Repeat

The US Women's Team certainly started off on the right foot when they claimed victory at the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup. The team was undefeated throughout the entire competition and went head to head with Norway in the final. The US defeated Norway 2-1, and the star of the game was Michelle Akers, who scored both goals and became "America's first women's soccer star." In addition to scoring the goals that clinched the US Team's victory, Akers won the Golden Boot award as top scorer in the tournament — in all, she scored 10 goals at the World Cup, five in one game.

Playing on home soil in Pasadena, CA, the US claimed their second trophy in 1999. The final game, which put the US vs. China on the field had the entire world on the edge of their seats. In over 100-degree heat, the teams played to a scoreless draw, and the game moved into 30 minutes of extra time. (I don't know about you, but I'm sweating just thinking about it.)

The game culminated in a penalty shoot-out, which the US won 5-4. The winning goal was scored by Brandi Chastain, who famously removed her jersey during the wild celebration. The image was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and it was a moment that instantly became iconic not just in sports history but in American history.

The 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup is considered a "watershed moment" for women's sports; the excitement surrounding the event is credited with increased enthusiasm and participation in women's soccer. Over 90,000 people, including President Bill Clinton, attended the final game.

The final game of the 2015 tournament pitted the US against Japan — a rematch of the 2011 Women's World Cup final, in which Japan claimed victory, but this time the US came out on top with a 5-2 win. Four of the US team's goals were scored within the first 16 minutes of the game. Midfielder Carli Lloyd scored three of them, setting the record for the fastest hat trick in World Cup history. Reuters described Lloyd's third goal, scored at the 16-minute mark, as "one of the most remarkable goals ever witnessed in a Women's World Cup."

In the 86th minute of the game, 40-year-old Christie Rampone (a member of the victorious 1999 team) hit the field, making her the oldest player to compete in a Women's World Cup tournament. Goalkeeper Hope Solo won the Golden Glove award, and Lloyd won the tournament's Golden Ball thanks to her unstoppable scoring streak.