As it happened: USWNT secure first Women's World Cup title since 1999
It took 16 years, a lot of sweat and multiple disappointing exits, but the wait is finally over. The United States women's national team won their third Women's World Cup title after defeating old nemesis Japan 5-2 on Sunday, becoming the first country in women's history to do so, and now can firmly say that it is the best team in the world. Check below to see how social media reacted to USA's historic night:
Locker Room Look-In: PURE. JOY. #ThreeStars
Posted by U.S. Soccer on Sunday, July 5, 2015
What a win for Team USA! Great game @CarliLloyd! Your country is so proud of all of you. Come visit the White House with the World Cup soon.
— President Obama (@POTUS) July 6, 2015
USA! USA! USA! We're all so proud of you, @USSoccer_WNT! #USAvJapan -mo ??
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) July 6, 2015
World champs. The cup is coming back to the United States. Congratulations to the #USWNT. We're so proud.
— Vice President Biden (@VP) July 6, 2015
Congratulations to the World Champion @ussoccer_wnt! What a way to put a third star on your Jersey.
— Brian McBride (@BMcBride20) July 6, 2015
Congrats, @ussoccer_wnt! #USA
— Joe Flacco (@TeamFlacco) July 6, 2015
Proud of @ussoccer_wnt! A great TEAM of tremendous athletes and Americans! Congrats on your World Cup title!! #SheBelieves #USA
— John Elway (@johnelway) July 6, 2015
Congrats 2 the @ussoccer_wnt on winning the world cup!!!! #uswnt #worldchamps pic.twitter.com/Ex7j6OfQ44
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) July 6, 2015
...What a game! Carli Lloyd...3 goals, WOW! Go USA! @FIFAWorldCup
— Mr. T (@MrT) July 6, 2015
Well Done. @ussoccer_wnt #USA #WWC2015
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 6, 2015
amazing performance #USWNT !! Congrats Jill and the entire team!! WORLD CHAMPIONS!!! pic.twitter.com/ZjVzmL95mA
— Jürgen Klinsmann (@J_Klinsmann) July 6, 2015
Congrats to the #USWNT and the player of the tournament, @CarliLloyd! Illustration by @Scott_McRoy pic.twitter.com/85tsu864oE
— Eight by Eight (@8by8mag) July 6, 2015
We're the champions! Congrats to #USWNT & Japan on an amazing game. And now the Golden Globes are next? I thought those were in January.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) July 6, 2015
3 stars sounds and looks great! Congrats to the #USWNT @ussoccer_wnt on winning the World Cup! You made us all proud. #USA
— Alejandro Bedoya (@AleBedoya17) July 6, 2015
@ussoccer_wnt I know it's not over but this is a classic US a game. Heart, determination, grace, power and pride!WE ARE US SOCCER '99&'15
— Brandi Chastain (@brandichastain) July 6, 2015
@AbbyWambach said before the game in her last World Cup. One Chance. One moment. Go after it! #USAvJapan #3Stars #legend
— Heather Mitts (@heathermitts) July 6, 2015
So pumped for @ussoccer_wnt. What a win! Way cool to see @abbywambach out there finish it strong ??
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) July 6, 2015
USA! USA! USA!!!!!!! #USWNT
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) July 6, 2015
Way to go @ussoccer_wnt !!! World Cup champs!! #USA
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) July 6, 2015
My favorite @CarliLloyd moment of the match was her giving the armband to Abby when she came on. Pure class. #CarliForPresident
— Landon Donovan (@landondonovan) July 6, 2015
They went for it and they got it! Congratulations #USWNT #FIFAWWC #USA
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 6, 2015
??⚽️✊? Congrats ON A BIG WIN! #WorldCupFinal Best of all Classy in victory. Way to go. Great game ladies! Great tourney #Japan
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) July 6, 2015
Congrats to @ussoccer_wnt! #USWNT
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) July 6, 2015
Congrats to the @ussoccer_wnt! #USA #SheBelieves pic.twitter.com/HBRiOxDeqx
— UFC (@ufc) July 6, 2015
.@ussoccer_wnt, you make America proud! Congratulations on World Cup win!!! #WomenSucceed
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) July 6, 2015
Congrats to the USA Women's Team for being #worldcup2015 CHAMPIONS! Well deserved https://t.co/QjKRuszeO1
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) July 6, 2015
FT: The Americans are World Cup champions for the unprecendented third time!!! It's time to celebrate! 5-2 is your final score. Awards time! Carli Lloyd wins the Silver Boot after tying Celia Sasic for goals and assists and becomes just the second American to win the Golden Ball. Hope Solo wins the Golden Glove.
86' : Rampone comes on for Alex Morgan to massive applause and reaches the mielstone for oldest player to play at a Women's World Cup at 40. Interesting choice for Ellis to bring her on, although it is most likely ceremonial.
85' : USWNT killing the game off right now and it seems like the Americans can just about touch the trophy now. Japan still desperate but time is not on its side.
80' : Wambach is on for her last World Cup appearence. Let's see if she can bag a goal to tie Marta's record.
75' : Wambach is preparing to come on and she'd do well to scare some fear into the Japanese players. Japan threads together a nice possession and a great service into the box results in a header that's hit right at Solo. Japan is not ready to give up its dream yet.
70' : U.S. looking calm, it'd be a mistake for the team to shut all the way off as Japan continue to keep possession and try to test Solo. This will be an interesting ending.
65' : Japan still pressuring but the USWNT seem to be crusing to the end here. Very little danger for Hope Solo as Kelley O'Hara comes on for Rapinoe.
54' : Goal! Tobin Heath provides an immediate response after the Japanese goalkeeper misses her punch and Morgan Brian sends it back in. 5-2 in favor of the U.S.
51' : Unfortunate own-goal by Johnston. 4-2 now and Japan look energized at the beginning of this half. USWNT needs to calm down before it loses more momentum.
HT: Here are the highlights from the first half.
30' : Japan's really starting to press now and look good when it gets the ball. Could easily be 4-2, but it'd still be 4-2.
27' : Japan brings one back thanks to Ogimi. 4-1 lead for the USWNT.
16' : That's what we call a dagger. 4-0 after an incredible golazo from near the halfway line. My goodness Carli Lloyd. She should now for sure win the Golden Ball, this is incredible stuff.
13' : Wish we could hear what Alexi is saying right now. Imagining him bouncing up and down screaming "set pieces, set pieces, set pieces!" And another golazo for Lauren Holiday! 3-0 to the USWNT and the Americans are in cruise control.
If she wants the job, Carli Lloyd could be Leicester City's player/manager by Tuesday. #USA
— Arlo White (@arlowhite) July 5, 2015
Whatever Lloyd had for lunch today, I would like for the REST OF MY LIFE. #FIFAWWCFinal
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) July 5, 2015
At halftime they will give @CarliLloyd the Golden Boot & Golden Ball Award
— Rob Stone (@RobStoneONFOX) July 5, 2015
6' : Lloyd in Space! It's now 2-0 to the USWNT as Lloyd scores on another set piece. Julie Johnston flicked on the low ball and Lloyd is in the right place at the right time to turn it home. Incredible start!
3' : Captain LLoyd with the goal! 1-0 to the USWNT within the first few minutes off a perfect corner. Lloyd took it first time and nutmegged a defender with the shot. Great start for the Americans.
1' : The final has begun! If you listen really hard you can hear the "I Believe" chants across America.
Here are your lineups for Sunday's final:
#USA XI: Solo, Sauerbrunn, Lloyd (C), Krieger, Holiday, Morgan, Brian, Rapinoe, Heath, Johnston, Klingenberg pic.twitter.com/Hbvm3FerNl
— FIFA Women'sWorldCup (@FIFAWWC) July 5, 2015
#JPN XI: Kaihori, Iwashimizu, Kumagai, Sameshima, Sakaguchi, Miyama (C), Kawasumi, Ohno, Utsugi, Ogimi, Ariyoshi pic.twitter.com/AcDOvb5BrI
— FIFA Women'sWorldCup (@FIFAWWC) July 5, 2015
Here's a look at how some celebrities and world figures are feeling before the game:
"Good luck to the U.S. Women’s National Team in the World Cup Final!" —President Obama #SheBelieves pic.twitter.com/UlONxdmVjl
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 5, 2015
Fired up and ready for #USAvJapan! Best of luck to the @USSoccer_WNT tonight. We're all cheering for you!
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) July 5, 2015
I I believe I believe that I believe that we will win I believe that we will win I believe that we will win #OneMore #1N1T #USA
— tim howard (@TimHowardGK) July 5, 2015
Ready to watch #USAvJPN in #WorldCupFinal on @Space_Station. Go #USA! #Vancouver. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/MlqBz5o5IX
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) July 5, 2015
To: @ussoccer_wnt From: Hillary #SheBelieves https://t.co/FTmbqKPuOw
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 5, 2015
