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United States' Kelly O'Hara (5) jumps into the arms of Carli Lloyd after O'Hara scored against Germany during the second half of a semifinal in the Women's World Cup soccer tournament, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Montreal, Canada. The United States won 2-0. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

By Times Free Press Staff July 6, 2015 5 min read

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United States beats Japan 5-2 for record third Women’s World Cup title

Team USA goalkeeper Hope Solo (1) celebrates their win over Japan after the final whistle of the game at the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

United States' Tobin Heath, left, celebrates after she scored a goal against Japan during the second half of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015.

USA teammates Becky Sauerbrunn, left, and Meghan Klingenberg celebrate following their win over Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Ted Redilla, left, and Carrie Sills, celebrate while watching the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship between the United States and Japan, Sunday, July 5, 2015, from Royal Oak, Mich. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Japan defender Rumi Utsugi (13) goes low as United States' Alex Morgan (13) jumps as a ball from Tobin Heath flies into Japan's net during the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

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You go, girls!

Even before Sunday’s World Cup final, the U.S. women’s national soccer team was a hit in Chattanooga.

Last week, after our women defeated Germany 2-0 to advance to the final against Japan, Chattanooga showed its support for the team and sport when tickets went on sale to a U.S. vs. Costa Rica match to be played here Aug. 19

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