USA Wins the 2015 Women’s World Cup
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United States players react as they receive the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy after defeating Japan in the final of the 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015. #
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A fan sings the U.S. national anthem before the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship between the United States and Japan in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. #
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Japan’s goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori tries but can’t save a goal scored from midfield by United States’ Carli Lloyd during the first half of the Women’s World Cup on July 5, 2015. #
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From left, United States’ Megan Rapinoe, Lauren Holiday, and Carli Lloyd celebrate after Lloyd scored her second goal of the match against Japan during the first half of the Women’s World Cup on July 5, 2015. #
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United States goalkeeper Hope Solo dives but cannot stop an own goal score by United States defender Julie Johnston against Japan in the Women's World Cup final at BC Place Stadium. #
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U.S. fans react as they watch the Women's World Cup final soccer match between USA and Japan, at the Underground Pub and Grill in Hermosa Beach, California, on July 5, 2015. #
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Goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori of Japan is unable to save a shot by Carli Lloyd of the United States as Lloyd scores in the first half in the Women's World Cup final on July 5, 2015. #
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The United States Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 5, 2015. #
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