Trivia: In 1991, who scored the winning goal to give the U.S. its first World Cup?
Michelle Akers
Brandi Chastain
Abby Wambach
Megan Rapinoe
The correct answer is Michelle Akers
So why is this answer correct? : The most famous World Cup-winning kick in U.S. history is probably Brandy Chastain, who followed it with an iconic celebration after beating China in 1999. But the U.S. women won their first World Cup eight years earlier in 1991 when Michelle Akers scored both goals to beat Norway. The second goal was a striking header to break a 1-1 tie.