Though the United States Women's Soccer team lost out on the title on penalty kicks to Japan, it was still a memorable World Cup run for the Yanks.
Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan, and others became household names over the summer in the Americans' thrilling run through the tournament in Germany.
Fans of international women's soccer will have to wait until 2012 in London for the Olympics, or until 2015 in Canada for the next World Cup.
This U.S. squad had plenty of veterans like Shannon Boxx, and Christine Rampone, along with youngsters like Lauren Cheney and Amy Rodriguez.
Here's a look back at the U.S. players at the World Cup Final in Frankfurt.
Forward Alex Morgan reacts during game against Japan at their Women's World Cup Final in Frankfurt. She is 22, and played a key scoring role in the Americans' run.ReutersHope Solo received a lot of attention in the tournament. The 29-year-old goalkeeper from Washington made several important saves to help the U.S. advance to the Finals.ReutersMorgan and Lauren Cheney celebrate as the two attackers were able to keep pressure on opponents' defenses throughout the tournament.ReutersSolo and Abby Wambach share a laugh in the quarterfinals. Wambach, a veteran forward, was perhaps the best striker in Germany 2011.Reuters
