Women’s World Cup, The CrossTown Classic And More Chicago Sports News

By Nereida Moreno
The United States’ Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Décines, outside Lyon, France, on Sunday. The U.S. won 2-0.
The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Décines, outside Lyon, France, on Sunday. The U.S. won 2-0.
The United States’ Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Décines, outside Lyon, France, on Sunday. The U.S. won 2-0.
The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Décines, outside Lyon, France, on Sunday. The U.S. won 2-0.

Women’s World Cup, The CrossTown Classic And More Chicago Sports News

By Nereida Moreno
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The U.S. National soccer team defeated the Netherlands Sunday to win a fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup title.

Plus, the Cubs faced off against the White Sox with All-Star break around the corner, and the Chicago Bears are getting ready to celebrate the organization’s 100th season.

WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout joins the Morning Shift to break down the biggest local sports news.

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