Megan Rapinoe Scores Twice, USWNT Win Group D Opener

The United States Women's National Team opened their World Cup schedule against Australia.  There were some shakiness in the beginning of the contest but the U.S. overcame that as Megan Rapinoe scored twice as USA won 3-1.  Christian Press also scored.

The U.S. entered the World Cup ranked second.  They seek their third World Cup title and first since 1999.  Rapinoe's first goal came in the 12th minute while Press put the U.S. ahead in the 61st minute.  Rapinoe scored her second goal of the game and 31st international goal in the 78th minute.  It was the first two-goal game for the Americans since Abby Wambach accomplished the feat against Norway in 2007.  

The USWNT improved to 5-0-2 in World Cup openers.  U.S. also became the first country to score 100 goals in Women's World Cup play with their three goals tonight.  They hope this win will help them as they try to win their third World Cup after being so close in 2011.  They lost in penalty kicks to Japan.  The next game for the United States is Friday night against Sweeden with an 8 p.m. kickoff.