USA Wins the 2015 Women’s World Cup

Alan Taylor
Jul 6, 2015
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On Sunday, the United States defeated Japan 5-2 to win a third World Cup title in front of 53,300 spectators at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. Preliminary numbers indicate the final was seen on TV by more than 25 million viewers, which would make it the most-watched soccer match in U.S. television history. Led by midfielder Carli Lloyd’s three goals, the game also ended up as the highest-scoring final in the Women's World Cup since the competition began back in 1991. This year’s tournament featured 52 games played by 24 teams over four weeks in six Canadian cities.

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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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Carli Lloyd of the United States kicks the ball against Saki Kumagai of Japan in the Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015. #

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A fan holds a sign meant for United States defender Julie Johnston at the Women’s World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. #

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A USA and Japanese player head the ball during the Women’s World Cup final at BC Place Stadium 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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Japanese soccer fans react as they watch the Women's World Cup final match against the U.S. at a public viewing event in Tokyo, Japan, on July 6, 2015. #

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U.S. fans react as they watch the Women's World Cup final soccer match at the Underground Pub and Grill in Hermosa Beach, California, on July 5, 2015. #

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USA supporters kiss at the Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium 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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Julie Johnston of the United States extends to kick the ball against Japan in the Women's World Cup final 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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United States midfielder Lauren Holiday celebrates with teammates after defeating Japan in the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup final on July 5, 2015. #

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U.S. soccer fans at a watch party in Chicago's Lincoln Park cheer during the Women's World Cup final on July 5, 2015. #

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United States forward Abby Wambach celebrates with her wife Sarah Huffman after defeating Japan in the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup on July 5, 2015. #

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Abby Wambach of the United States of America celebrates after their 5-2 win over Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015. #

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USA midfielder Shannon Box walks on the field with daughter Zoe after winning the final football match between USA and Japan in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. #

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USA forward Sydney Leroux gets a kiss from husband Dom Dwyer after winning the final football match between USA and Japan in Vancouver 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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