U.S. women soccer team

The U.S. women won their first major title since 1999.

The U.S. women's soccer team is golden again. In the final international game for at least three retiring players, including Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach's goal in the second overtime lifted the Americans past Brazil 2-1 on Thursday. And Briana Scurry found a little redemption.
Parting shot | Germans edge Sweden for bronze
  • Men: Argentines win | Gold standard | Italy's bronze

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