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U.S. fans show their pride before the first half of the final game soccer action at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Vancouver.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press

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United States goalkeeper Hope Solo, second from right, watches as U.S.'s Julie Johnston (19) and Japan's Homare Sawa (10) battle for a header during the second half of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver.Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press

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United States defender Julie Johnston (19) kicks the ball past Japan forward Mana Iwabuchi (16) in the second half of the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup.Anne-Marie Sorvin

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Japan's goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori stops the ball during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup final between the US and Japan at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.Nicholas Kamm/AFP / Getty Images

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United States defender Meghan Klingenberg (22) and defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) watch as goalkeeper Hope Solo (1) tries to stop an own goal by United States defender Julie Johnston.Anne-Marie Sorvin

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Lauren Holiday #12 and Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States celebrate with teammates after Lloyd scores her second goal against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup.Rich Lam/Getty Images

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Abby Wambach #20 of the United States celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium.Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images

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Japan's Mana Iwabuchi (16) and Saki Kumagai (4) console each other after their loss to the United States in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer final in Vancouver.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press

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United States midfielder Carli Lloyd (10) celebrates with goalkeeper Hope Solo (1), midfielder Megan Rapinoe (15) and defender Meghan Klingenberg (22) after scoring against Japan during the first half of the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup.Michael Chow

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USA forward Abby Wambach (C) and teammates celebrate after their victory in the final football match between USA and Japan during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.Franck Fife/AFP / Getty Images

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