Photos:: U.S. vs. Japan in Women’s World Cup final

U.S. players celebrate after defeating Japan, 5-2, in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

U.S. players and coaches celebrate as Women’s World Cup champions following their 5-2 victory over Japan on Sunday at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

U.S. players celebrate after their victory over the Japanese squad in the Women’s World Cup final on July 5.

U.S. forward Abby Wambach celebrates the Americans’ World Cup win, which will be her final appearance for the U.S. women’s national team in a major international competition.

U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath (leaping) celebrates her goal against Japan in the second half of the Women’s World Cup final with teammate Morgan Brian (14).

American goalkeeper Hope Solo makes a save on a shot by Japan in the second half of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

American defender Becky Sauerbrunn heads away a pass by Japan in the second half of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

U.S. forward Abby Wambach is brought down by Japan midfielder Homare Sawa in the second half of the Women’s World Cup final. Sawa was given a yellow card on the play.

U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath brings down a pass during the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday at BC Place.

U.S. midfielders Lauren Holiday (12) and Carli Lloyd (10) celebrate after Lloyd’s second goal of the game against Japan in the Women’s World Cup final.

American midfielder Carli Lloyd chips a shot past the Japanese defenders and goalkeeper for her second goal of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori tumbles to the pitch after getting beat on a long shot by U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd in the 16th minute of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

U.S. midfielders Megan Rapinoe battles Japan’s Ariyoshi Saori for possession of the ball in the first half of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

American goalkeeper Hope Solo makes one of her five saves against Japan during the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

U.S. midfielder Lauren Holiday volleys a shot for the Americans’ fourth goal of the first half against Japan on Sunday in the Women’s World Cup final.

U.S. defender Julie Johnston loses a battle for the ball against Japan forward Yuki Ogimi moments before Ogimi scored a goal in the first half of the Women’s World Cup final.

Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori gathers the ball after U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd collided with a Japan defender going after a pass in the Women’s World Cup final.

Japan forward Yuki Ogimi chips a left-footed shot for a goal after beating U.S. defender Julie Johnston (19) late in the first half of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

American forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates after teammate Carli Lloyd (not pictured) scored one of her three goals in the first half against Japan in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd celebrates after scoring the first goal of the Women’s World Cup final against Japan on Sunday at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori is beaten by a header from U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd in the third minute of the Women’s World Cup final.

U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Japan in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath (17) looks to pass against the pressure of a Japanese defender in the first half of the Women’s World Cup final.

U.S. forward Abby Wambach warms up for the Women’s World Cup final against Japan on Sunday at BC Place Stadium.

U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo takes the pitch for warmups before the Women’s World Cup final against Japan on Sunday in Vancouver, Canada.

Flag bearing American fans arrive at BC Place Stadium before the U.S. played Japan in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday in Vancouver, Canada.

A soccer fan is draped in the flag of Japan outside BC Place Stadium before the Japanese played the Americans in the Women’s World Cup title game.

Youthful fans of the American soccer team show their colors at BC Place Stadium before the U.S. played Japan in the Women’s World Cup final.

A fan of the Japanese soccer team shows her spirit outside BC Place Stadium before the U.S.-Japan game in the Women’s World Cup final.

Fans of the Japanese soccer team pose for a photo before entering BC Place Stadium for the Women’s World Cup final against the U.S. on Sunday.

American soccer fans pose for a photo outside BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, before the U.S. played Japan in the Women’s World Cup championship game on Sunday.