Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori deflects a shot by American Lauren Cheney, left, during the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday in Frankfurt, Germany. (Michael Sohn / Associated Press)
U.S. forward Lauren Cheney sends a shot just wide of the goal against goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori and Japan in the first half Sunday. (Michael Sohn / Associated Press)
American forward Lauren Cheney is tackled by Japan’s Nahomi Kawasumi (9) while trying to dribble between Kawasumi and Nahomi Kawasumi (10) in the first half Sunday in the Women’s World Cup final. (Federico Gambarini / EPA)
American forward Abby Wambach goes for a header against Japan in the first half of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday in Frankfurt, Germany. (Martin Meissner / Associated Press)
Youthful U.S. fans show their colors before the start of the Women’s World Cup final against Japan on Sunday in Frankfurt, Germany. (Martin Rose / Getty Images)
A Japanese fan lets out a yell before the start of the Women’s World Cup final against the United States on Sunday at Women’s World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany. (Johannes Eisele / AFP / Getty Images)
American fans show their support, and love, before the start of the Women’s World Cup final between Japan and the United State on Sunday in Frankfurt, Germany. (Martin Rose / Getty Images)
