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How America helped build England’s rising women’s soccer powerhouse

The Lionesses are reigning European champs and a win over Spain away from their first World Cup title, with a squad including four players and a manager who played college soccer in the United States.

England manager Sarina Wiegman (center) speaks with her players during their World Cup semifinal win over Australia. Wiegman and Lucy Bronze (second from left) played college soccer at North Carolina and are still close to the program.
England manager Sarina Wiegman (center) speaks with her players during their World Cup semifinal win over Australia. Wiegman and Lucy Bronze (second from left) played college soccer at North Carolina and are still close to the program.Read morePatrick Hamilton / AFP via Getty Images