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Megan Rapinoe attends Seattle Storm game Friday

Megan Rapinoe of the USA celebrates following her sides victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

SEATTLE — United States Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe attended Friday’s Seattle Storm game against the Dallas Wings.

The game started at 7 p.m. at Alaska Airlines Arena on the University of Washington campus.

Rapinoe helped the United States defeat the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday in France.

Her penalty kick in the 61st minute gave the United States a 1-0 lead and marked her sixth goal in the tournament.

The Seattle Reign FC star finished the tournament tied with Alex Morgan after recording six goals and three assists.

Rapinoe won the coveted Golden Boot Award, given to the tournament’s top scorer, over Morgan because she played in fewer minutes.

The storm enter Friday’s game with an (8-8) record and are tied for fourth in the Western Conference.

Rapinoe played collegiately for the University of Portland and has played for Reign FC since 2013.

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