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‘It’s wild how far I’ve come’ - Lavelle shines as USWNT’s breakout World Cup star

The 24-year-old scored three goals in France, including a vital second in her side's final victory over the Netherlands

Rose Lavelle solidified her status as the breakout star of the World Cup for the U.S. women’s national team on Sunday, and her rapid rise has surprised even her.

Lavelle scored the USWNT’s second goal of the night against the Netherlands in the World Cup final, giving her side a two-goal advantage it would maintain in a 2-0 win.

Wtih 20 minutes left and the U.S. up one goal, the 24-year-old took a pass from Sam Mewis and drove forward into space as the Dutch defense dropped back.