Top of the rankings and winners of the past two World Cups, the United States have developed an aura as the most feared international team in women's football.
Boasting global superstars such as Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, their dominance over the past decade has been unwavering and they have passed that on through generations.
The USA are looking to become the first team to win a third successive title, but despite their pedigree and resolute confidence, they may not have it all their own way in Australia and New Zealand.
'I love the spotlight'
"We continue to have that [winning] mentality as a country," former USA international Kristine Lilly, whose 30 Women's World Cup appearances is a tournament record, told BBC Sport.
"During the last eight years, the pro league has been a part of it. When we played, we didn't really have a league so were training on our own. Now the league has an impact on players, adding to their game.
"It's just about whether they can bring that success over to the national team and go up another level."
Players have fought for equal rights, filing a discrimination lawsuit against US Soccer regarding equal pay in 2019, which resulted in an agreement of parity three years later.
Their push for equality has brought improvements in professionalism and performance on the national stage, while the domestic league - the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) - has also advanced.
One of the stars of this season's NWSL is Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith, who will make her World Cup debut.
"My role going into this tournament is going to be big but I love that. I love the spotlight, the pressure - I love it all," said Smith, 22.
"We're so lucky on this team to have such a deep roster. The frontline have so much fun, skill and talent but, at the same time, we all want to win. We have that grit and energy."
USA boss Vlatko Andonovski believes they "have what it takes" to make history with a third successive World Cup triumph.
"We want to do something that has never been done before," he said.
"The previous staff found a way and was able to push the team forward to win the last two World Cups. It is our responsibility to find the next step and keep them in front."
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