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# See the Best Moments From U.S. Soccer's Victory in the World Cup Final

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## TIME Photo


Jul 6, 2015 3:20 AM UTC

![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, Sunday, July 5, 2015. \(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson\)](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt0a259758a9421151/6988599d196cf400e9036f91/women-world-cup003.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=3:2)

The U.S.A. Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015.

The U.S.A. Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015.Elaine Thompson—AP

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## TIME Photo


Jul 6, 2015 3:20 AM UTC

![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 Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. \(Photo by Rich](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbb58bb1ccea6bfd0/6988599ff887dce2bde913a8/women-world-cup008.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Lauren Holiday and Carli Lloyd celebrate with teammates after Lloyd scores her second goal against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Rich Lam—Getty Images

![Carli Lloyd of the United States celebrates her second goal of the first half with teammates during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Final match between USA and Japan in Vancouver, on 05 July 2015.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt1636b699ee443e6b/6988599df887dcafede913a3/women-world-cup004.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Carli Lloyd of the United States celebrates her second goal against Japan, in the first half the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Bob Frid—EPA

![Finals - USA vs Japan](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt46d5db7430b788d7/6988599e8e06010562461458/women-world-cup005.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Lauren Holiday celebrates her goal against Japan during the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Carmen Jaspersen—EPA

![Japan's goalkeeper Kaihori Ayumi fails to hold the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 final match between USA and Japan, at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, 05 July 2015. The USA won the match.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4157aadf542b99ab/6988599e5f570f5b0cb1c4f1/women-world-cup006.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Japan's goalkeeper Kaihori Ayumi fails to hold the ball during the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Carmen Jaspersen—EPA

![Jul 5, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; United States midfielder Tobin Heath \(17\) celebrates with midfielder Morgan Brian \(14\) after scoring against Japan during the second half of the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium. ](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt1e010e78937cebbd/6988599c428a9e977ccce04d/women-world-cup001.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Tobin Heath celebrates with midfielder Morgan Brian after scoring against Japan during the second half of the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, on July 5, 2015. Erich Schlegel—USA Today Sports

![United States' Heather O'Reilly, right, hugs Megan Rapinoe \(15\) after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. \(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson\)](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt48096d4fcf1ff602/6988599e2dce01aea29e4784/women-world-cup007.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Heather O'Reilly hugs Megan Rapinoe after the U.S.A. beat Japan 5-2 in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Elaine Thompson—AP

![VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Fans cheer in the second half between the United States and Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. \(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images\)](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt864f628c7904771f/6988599fe20a877c2ea8c27e/women-world-cup009.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Fans cheer in the second half of the match between the U.S. and Japan, in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Ronald Martinez—Getty Images

![USA midfielder Tobin Heath \(C\) celebrates her goal during the final football match between USA and Japan during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFEFRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbd033b47e7dbd617/698859a035ba6fd933c0e0e4/women-world-cup013.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Tobin Heath celebrates her goal against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Franck Fife—AFP/Getty Images


![Jul 5, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; United States midfielder Carli Lloyd \(10\) reacts after defeating Japan in the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium. United States won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY S](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt55118cb25082c7ab/6988599d2dce01e1519e477f/women-world-cup002.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Carli Lloyd reacts after defeating Japan in the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Erich Schlegel—USA Today Sports

![Abby Wambach 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 on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. \(Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images\)](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8fefb3d78cdb451c/6988599f0b72e326b86e4cd3/women-world-cup010.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Abby Wambach celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Dennis Grombkowski—Getty Images

![Alex Morgan 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 on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. \(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images\)](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt19713ba7d9b8ccf7/698859a1196cf43044036f96/women-world-cup011.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Alex Morgan celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Kevin C. Cox—Getty Images


![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, Sunday, July 5, 2015. \(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson\)](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt0a259758a9421151/6988599d196cf400e9036f91/women-world-cup003.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

The U.S.A. Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Elaine Thompson—AP

![VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: 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 on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. \(Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images\)](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt95a63ac3b3e630fc/698859a0524fc0036ddf36c3/women-world-cup012.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Abby Wambach celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Dennis Grombkowski—Getty Images

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