![Christen Press celebrates after scoring the U.S.'s first goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal against England. The U.S. won 2-1.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/53931/ap_19183692779536_wide-6a7fed507307e0de1ea5e2778b5de3b94cea51a4-s800-c85__medium.jpg)
U.S. Powers To Women’s World Cup Final After Defeating England 2-1
It was the battle of unbeatens at this Women's World Cup. Both teams were 5-0. The U.S. — the defending and three-time World Cup champion — and England — which was ranked third in the world but had never advanced past the semifinals.