U.S. women storm to World Cup final
The U.S. Women roared past top-ranked Germany with a 2-0 win in their semi-final match. Team USA, considered by many to be the most dominant women's soccer team, is one win away from its first World Cup title since 1999. Team USA will take on Japan in a repeat of the last World Cup final in Vancouver for the championship on July 6, 2015.
Here, Kelley O'Hara (#5) of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the second half against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
World Cup semifinal
Becky Sauerbrunn (#4) of the United States plays the ball in the first half against Germany at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Germany's defender Annike Krahn (L) fights for the ball with USA's forward Alex Morgan during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Germany's defender Leonie Maier (L) watches as USA forward Alex Morgan reacts to a missed scoring chance during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
World Cup semifinal
Alexandra Popp (#18) of Germany reacts to a head injury after she collides mid-air with Morgan Brian of the United States during a corner kick in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
USA midfielder Megan Rapinoe yells after being tackled by Germany's forward Alexandra Popp during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo (#1) kicks the ball in the first half against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
World Cup semifinal
Megan Rapinoe (#15) of the United States heads the ball in the first half against Germany at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Germany's midfielder Melanie Leupolz (L) reacts during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final football match between the U.S. and Germany at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
America's Julie Johnston (#19) fights for the ball with Anja Mittag (#11) of Germany in the first half in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium on in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Fans of the United States watch warm-ups before the U.S. takes on Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
World Cup semifinal
Becky Sauerbrunn (#4) of the U.S. heads the ball against Celia Sasic (#13) of Germany in the second half in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U. S. defender Julie Johnston (#19) receives a yellow card after a foul on Germany forward Alexandra Popp (not pictured) during the second half of the semi-finals of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium in Montreal as U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo (#1) and defender Meghan Klingenberg (#22) look on, June 30, 2015.
World Cup semifinal
Celia Sasic (#13) of Germany reacts after missing a penalty kick against the United States in the second half in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
The referee awarded two penalty kicks in the second half. Sasic missed her scoring attempt, but Carli Lloyd of the U.S. scored for the U.S.'s first goal of the match.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Germany forward Alexandra Popp (L) vies with U.S. defender Julie Johnston during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Germany's goalkeeper Nadine Angerer (#1) reacts as U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd (not pictured) scores on a penalty kick during the second half of the semifinals of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Carli Lloyd (#10) of the United States celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick for the opening goal against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. defender Kelley O'Hara (#5) celebrates after scoring against Germany during the second half of the semifinals of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd (#10) celebrates with her teammates after scoring on a penalty kick against Germany during the second half of the semifinal game of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 205.
World Cup semi-final
Meghan Klingenberg (#22) of the U.S. handles the ball against Simone Laudehr (#6) of Germany in the second half in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Fans of Team USA celebrate after the U.S. 2-0 victory against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. substitute Kelley O'Hara (#5) scores against Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer (#1) during the second half of the semifinals of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium after a cross from Carli Lloyd to put the U.S. up 2-0, clinching their semi-final victory.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. forward Kelley O'Hara (#5) celebrates her goal during the second half against Germany in the semifinals of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Kelley O'Hara (#5) of the U.S. celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal of the second half against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal game at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd (#10) celebrates with defender Julie Johnston (#19) after scoring against Germany on a penalty kick during the second half of the semifinals of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Becky Sauerbrunn (#4) of the U.S. heads the ball against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal game at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd (L) heads the ball during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal game between against Germany at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
USA v. Germany
U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath vies with Germany's midfielder Tabea Kemme during the semifinal football game between USA and Germany during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Abby Wambach (#20) celebrates after Team USA's 2-0 victory against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
The U. S. bench celebrates after Kelley O'Hara (#5) scores in the second half against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal game at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Team USA's goalkeeper Hope Solo (#1) celebrates after the U.S. 2-0 victory against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal game at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Team USA fans cheer after the semifinal win against Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015. The United States defeated Germany 2-0 to advance to the finals in Vancouver on July 5, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath (L) and goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris (R) celebrate winning their semifinal match against Germany during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo (#1) and defender Meghan Klingenberg celebrate after winning the semifinal game against Germany during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
Kelley O'Hara (#5) reacts after Team USA defeats Germany 2-0 in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 semi-final game at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0
The U.S. celebrates their 2-0 victory against top-ranked Germany in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final game at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, June 30, 2015.