2011 U.S. Women's Soccer

United States women's team — AP Photo/Michael Probst

United States' Alex Krieger, Lori Lindsey, Carli Lloyd, goalkeeper Hope Solo, Abby Wabach and Lauren Cheney, back row from left, and, front row from left, Rachel Buehler, Heather O'Reilly, Amy Rodriguez, Alex Morgan and Amy Le Peilbet pose for a team photo prior to the group C match between the United States and Colombia at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Sinsheim, Germany, July 2, 2011.

Colombia's Catalina Usme, left, and United States' Lori Lindsey challenge for the ball during the group C match between the United States and Colombia at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Sinsheim, Germany, July 2, 2011.

Abby Wambach and Megan Rapinoe celebrate goal — AP Photo/Michael Probst

United States' Abby Wambach celebrates as Megan Rapinoe, left, scores their side's 2nd goal during the group C match between the United States and Colombia at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Sinsheim, Germany, July 2, 2011.

Megan Rapinoe congratules Carli Lloyd — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

United States' Megan Rapinoe, left, congratulates Carli Lloyd, 2nd left, after Lloyd scored her side's third goal during the group C match between the U.S. and Colombia at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Sinsheim, Germany, July 2, 2011.

United States' Heather O'Reilly celebrates scoring the opening goal during the group C match between the U.S. and Colombia at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Sinsheim, Germany, July 2, 2011.

Megan Rapinoe scores — AP Photo/Michael Probst

United States' Megan Rapinoe, background, scores her side's second goal past Colombia goalkeeper Sandra Sepulveda, front, during the group C match between the U.S. and Colombia at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Sinsheim, Germany, July 2, 2011. Final score: U.S. 3, Colombia 0.

U.S. players stand behind the country flag during the singing of the national anthem, prior to the group C match between Sweden and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Wolfsburg, Germany, July 6, 2011.

Lauren Cheney and Linda Forsberg — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

United States' Lauren Cheney, front, and Sweden's Linda Forsberg eye the ball during a group C match at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Wolfsburg, Germany, July 6, 2011.

United States' Kelley O'Hara stumbles next to Sweden's Sara Thunebro during a group C match at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Wolfsburg, Germany, July 6, 2011.

Alex Morgan tries to kick the ball out of the hands of goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

United States' Alex Morgan, center, tries to kick the ball out of the hands of Sweden goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl during a group C match at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Wolfsburg, Germany, July 6, 2011.

Unites States players gather following the group C match between Sweden and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Wolfsburg, Germany, July 6, 2011. Final score: U.S. 2, Sweden 1.

U.S. players sing the national anthem prior to the quarterfinal match between Brazil and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, July 10, 2011.

United States' Abby Wambach celebrates after the U.S. won its quarterfinal match against Brazil in a penalty shootout, at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, July 10, 2011.

U.S. players celebrate after Brazil scored an own goal during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, July 10, 2011.

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo celebrates winning the quarterfinal match between Brazil and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, July 10, 2011.

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo jumps in celebration with teammates after the U.S. won the quarterfinal match against Brazil in a penalty shootout, at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, July 10, 2011.

U.S. fans celebrate after their team won the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, July 13, 2011.

United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with Amy Rodriguez, center, as France's Ophelie Meilleroux gestures during a semifinal match at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, July 13, 2011.

Alex Morgan scores her side's 3rd goal — AP Photo/Michael Sohn

United States' Alex Morgan, left, scores her side's 3rd goal past France goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz, right, during a semifinal match at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, July 13, 2011.

United States' Abby Wambach celebrates scoring her side's 2nd goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, July 13, 2011.

United States' Abby Wambach scores her side's second goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, July 13, 2011.

U.S. players celebrate their 3-1 win of the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, July 13, 2011.

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo holds a fan's sign after the U.S. won the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, July 13, 2011.

Japan's Mizuho Sakaguchi, center, competes for the ball with United States' Megan Rapinoe, left, and United States' Carli Lloyd during the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

United States' Alex Morgan, center, fails to score past Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori during the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

United States' Abby Wambach, right, controls the ball from Japan's Saki Kumagai during the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

United States' Carli Lloyd, left, and Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi compete for the ball during the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

Japan's Shinobu Ohno, back, and United States' Megan Rapinoe compete for the ball during the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

USA's striker Alex Morgan (left) scores the 0-1 goal past Japan's goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori during the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Alex Morgan of the United States celebrates after she scores her team's opening goal.

USA's striker Alex Morgan (right) celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal with USA's Abby Wambach during the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.

USA players celebrate after striker Alex Morgan scored the 0-1 goal against Japan during the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match on July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Fans react at Tommy Doyle's pub in Cambridge, Mass., as they watch television coverage of the first half of the Women's World Cup soccer final between the United States and Japan being played in Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

Alex Morgan (left) and Abby Wambach of the U.S. celebrate during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final match July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.

USA's goalkeeper Hope Solo holds the ball during the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Japan's midfielder Aya Miyama (left) and USA's defender Rachel Buehler vie for the ball during the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match July 17, 2011.

Japan's midfielder Aya Miyama scores the 1-1 goal with nine minutes left in regular play.

Japan's players including Japan's goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori celebrate the 1-1 goal during the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match against the U.S. July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Abby Wambach of USA reacts during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final match between Japan and USA at the FIFA World Cup stadium in Frankfurt, July 17, 2011.

USA's striker Abby Wambach (left) and Japan's defender Azusa Iwashimizu vie for the ball during the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori saves a shot by United States' Tobin Heath during a penalty shootout during the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

With the game tied 2-2 in extra time, Japan's Saki Kumagai scores the decisive goal past United States goalkeeper Hope Solo during the penalty-shootout. Japan won on the shootout 3-1.

Japans players celebrate after the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany.

US players react after losing the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo waves to the crowd after the US lost the final match against Japan, at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011. The Japanese women's soccer team won their first World Cup after defeating USA in a penalty shoot-out.