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U.S. women win World Cup Final 5-2, after spectacular start
The United States has won its third Women's World Cup title and first since 1999 with a 5-2 victory over Japan on Sunday behind a first-half hat trick by Carli Lloyd.
U.S. Women head into World Cup Final with dominant defense
It's here. It's today. It's the game the United States Women's National Soccer Team has dreamed about for four years. A return to the final of the World Cup.
Photos: Minnesota fans cheer World Cup victory
Soccer fans gathered around the Twin Cities to cheer as the U.S. women won the World Cup.
Top Twins prospect Miguel Sano makes debut tonight
The Twins are calling up Sano in time for their four-game series against first-place Kansas City Royals.
U.S. topples top-ranked Germany 2-0 to reach World Cup Final
In a battle between a fantastic attack and a fantastic defense, the latter prevailed, as two penalty kicks -- one made, one whiffed -- and a late insurance goal gave the U.S. a 2-0 win over Germany and a berth in the Women's World Cup final.