Cup in reviewFive things we learned from the World Cup
From Japan's surprising victory to the missed opportunities and what ifs, here is what we learned from three weeks of beautiful soccer in Germany.WPS welcomeAbby Wambach, homecoming queen
Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and more World Cup stars on the Flash and magicJack WPS clubs were welcomed back by a record crowd in Rochester, N.Y.Women in SportsAfter World Cup, still a long way to go
In the wake of a thrilling showcase, former WNBA president Val Ackerman notes the many challenges women's sports continue to face.WWC wrapThe look of life after the Women's World Cup
It caught our fancy. And the who, what, why and how of our passion for the World Cup final raises plenty of questions about winning, losing and sports.
Mia Hamm at WWC
Mia's musings: World Cup retrospective
Mia Hamm describes what stood out to her most over the course of the three-week run in Germany.
Photo Gallery: Finals Game
Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty ImagesBattle for the trophy
See the best action photos from Sunday's Japan vs. USA match.
In The Clutch: U.S. women's soccer player Abby Wambach
Apr 11 11:16 AM ET | By espnW
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espnW: Americans getting their kicks in Japan
Feb 7 1:53 PM ET | By Jun Stinson
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Hope Solo details benching in 2007 World Cup
Aug 14 2:06 AM ET
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Title IX 40th anniversary TV schedule
ABC and ESPN will be celebrating Title IX's anniversary with a lineup on women's sports programming on June 23.
Jun 20 7:23 AM ET
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U.S. ties Sweden in friendly
Nov 19 | By Sarah McLellan
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U.S. team experimenting in friendly vs. Sweden
Nov 18 | By Sarah McLellan
Eleven most memorable sports moments of 2011
Nov 11 5:05 PM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
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Bodies of work
Oct 6 | By Leslie Goldman
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Dancing like a girl
Sep 29 | By Leslie Goldman
Carlisle: U.S. will rue missed opportunities in Women's World Cup final
For much of this Women's World Cup, destiny seemed to be the U.S.'s constant companion. In Sunday's final it proved fickle, as Japan claimed its first title, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Sep 17 7:08 PM ET | By Jeff Carlisle
WWC: Pressure Makes Us
Pressure Makes Us Poster App
THIS U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM IS UP AGAINST IT THIS SUMMER. Make your own personalized Pressure poster on Facebook to support the team and we will send it to them in Germany.
Featured Podcast
Mike and Mike in the Morning
U.S. Women's soccer star Abby Wambach says she's proud of her team despite the loss to Japan in penalty kicks.
ESPN Photos from World Cup
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
Dates: June 26 - July 17, 2011
Host Nation: Germany
Teams: 16
Qualified Teams:
Group A: Germany, Canada, Nigeria, France
Group B: Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, England
Group C: United States, North Korea, Colombia, Sweden
Group D: Brazil, Australia, Equatorial Guinea, Norway
U.S. Women's World Cup roster
| No. | Name | Position |
| 1 | Hope Solo | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Heather Mitts | Defender |
| 3 | Christie Rampone | Defender |
| 4 | Becky Sauerbrunn | Defender |
| 5 | Kelley O'Hara | Forward |
| 6 | Amy LePeilbet | Defender |
| 7 | Shannon Boxx | Midfielder |
| 8 | Amy Rodriguez | Forward |
| 9 | Heather O'Reilly | Midfielder |
| 10 | Carli Lloyd | Midfielder |
| 11 | Ali Krieger | Defender |
| 12 | Lauren Cheney | Forward |
| 13 | Alex Morgan | Forward |
| 14 | Stephanie Cox | Defender |
| 15 | Megan Rapinoe | Midfielder |
| 16 | Lori Lindsey | Midfielder |
| 17 | Tobin Heath | Midfielder |
| 18 | Nicole Barnhart | Goalkeeper |
| 19 | Rachel Buehler | Defender |
| 20 | Abby Wambach | Forward |
| 21 | Jillian Loyden | Goalkeeper |
Scores & Schedules
| Final | ||
 | New Zealand | 1 |
 | Japan | 2 |
| Final | ||
 | North Korea | 0 |
 | United States | 2 |
| Final | ||
 | Equatorial Guinea | 0 |
 | Norway | 1 |
| Final | ||
 | England | 2 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| Final | ||
 | Sweden | 1 |
| North Korea | 0 |
| Final | ||
| Colombia | 0 |
| United States | 3 |
| Final | ||
| Equatorial Guinea | 2 |
 | Australia | 3 |
| Final | ||
 | Mexico | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Final | ||
 | Brazil | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 |
| Final | ||
| United States | 1 |
| Sweden | 2 |
| Final | ||
| Colombia | 0 |
| North Korea | 0 |
| F/SO | ||
| United States | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Final | ||
| United States | 3 |
 | France | 1 |
| F/SO | ||
| United States | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
Featured Podcast
The Herd with Colin Cowherd
U.S. Soccer stars Hope Solo and Alex Morgan talk about their Women's World Cup experience. Plus, Colin Cowherd discovers Hope Solo's grandmother lives in his hometown.
The Fan Report
U.S. women handle defeat with grace
U.S. players acknowledge disappointment but give lots of credit to Japan.
Road Trip: espnW in Germany
Souvenir shopping at the Women's World Cup
espnW's Jacqueline Purdy shows off some of the soccer-related swag she picked up in Frankfurt, Germany, on the day of the U.S.-Japan final. Video »
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All-time FIFA Women's World Cup Results
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third Place |
| 2011 | Japan | United States | Sweden |
| 2007 | Germany | Brazil | United States |
| 2003 | Germany | Sweden | United States |
| 1999 | United States | China | Brazil |
| 1995 | Norway | Germany | United States |
| 1991 | United States | Norway | Sweden |
HERoics
Moving the goal
Kelly Smith is the best women's soccer player ever produced by England, the country that invented the game. After a struggle with alcohol abuse and depression, the former Seton Hall star is sober and focused. Her story is one of six told in espnW's HERoics soccer film series. Watch the full documentary »