The US women's national team entered the 2019 World Cup already mired in a lawsuit against US Football, alleging gender discrimination. As the competition wore on, the team faced accusations of arrogance and criticism of their political stances. They managed to ignore the noise, win every game, and leave the tournament with a fourth World Cup trophy and a fourth star on their crest, becoming icons not only of the sport but in the broader fight for gender equality.
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