World Cup Soccer

USA Today Sports/Michael Chow

I'm a few days late on this, but congratulations to Team USA for winning the World Cup Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The United States defeated Japan 5-2. The USA won their last World Cup in 1999. Carli Lloyd had a hat trick 16 minutes into the game. Lauren Holiday and Tobin Heath scored the other two goals for the US.
The USA became the first team to win three women’s World Cups. Hope Solo won the Golden Glove award for her goalkeeping efforts during the World Cup. Carli Lloyd won the Golden Ball after scoring six goals during the WC.