United States women's national soccer team

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United States
Nickname(s) USWNT
Team USA
The Stars and Stripes
The Yanks
Association United States Soccer Federation
Confederation CONCACAF
(North, Central America and the Caribbean)
Sub-confederation NAFU (North America)
Head coach Jillian Ellis
Captain Carli Lloyd
Becky Sauerbrunn
Most caps Kristine Lilly (354)
Top scorer Abby Wambach (184)
FIFA code USA
First colors
Second colors
FIFA ranking
Current 1 Steady (June 24, 2016)
Highest 1 (July 2003 – September 2003, March 2005 – May 2005, March 2007 – September 2007, March 2008 – November 2014, July 2015–)
Lowest 2 (October 2003 – February 2005, June 2005 – February 2007, October 2007 – February 2008, December 2014 – June 2015)
First international
 Italy 1–0 United States 
(Jesolo, Italy; August 18, 1985)
Biggest win
 United States 14–0 Dominican Rep. 
(Vancouver, BC, Canada; January 20, 2012)
Biggest defeat
 Brazil 4–0 United States 
(Hangzhou, China; September 27, 2007)
World Cup
Appearances 7 (first in 1991)
Best result Winners (1991, 1999, 2015)
CONCACAF Championship
& Gold Cup
Appearances 8 (first in 1991)
Best result Winners (1991, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2014)
Olympics
Appearances 6 (first in 1996)
Best result Winners (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012)

The United States women's national soccer team (USWNT) represents the United States in international soccer competitions at the senior level. It is governed by United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football). The team has been one of the most successful in international women's soccer, winning three Women's World Cup titles (including the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991), four Olympic women's gold medals, seven CONCACAF Gold Cup wins, and ten Algarve Cups.[1] It medaled in every single World Cup and Olympic tournament in women's soccer history from 1991 to 2015, before being knocked out in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympics, after a penalty shoot-out.

After being ranked No. 2 on average from 2003 to 2008 in the FIFA Women's World Rankings,[2] the team was ranked No. 1 continuously from March 2008 to December 2014,[3] falling back behind Germany, the only other team to occupy the No. 1 position in the rankings' history. The team is currently ranked No. 1, moving back into the position on July 10, 2015, due to its victory in the 2015 World Cup. The team was selected as the U.S. Olympic Committee's Team of the Year in 1997 and 1999,[4] and Sports Illustrated chose the entire team as 1999 Sportswomen of the Year for its usual Sportsman of the Year honor.[5]

History

The team played its first match at the Mundialito tournament on August 18, 1985, coached by Mike Ryan, in which they lost 1–0 to Italy.[6]

1990s

The U.S. team's first major victory came at the 1991 World Championship (retroactively named the 1991 Women's World Cup). The U.S. cruised to lopsided victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals, before defeating Norway 2–1 in the final. Michelle Akers was the team's leading scorer with 10 goals, including the team's both goals in the final; and Carin Jennings won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.

Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, and the 1999 team started a revolution towards women's team sports in America. Arguably their most influential and memorable victory came in the 1999 World Cup when they defeated China 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out following a 0–0 draw after extended time.[7] With this win they emerged onto the world stage and brought significant media attention to women's soccer and athletics. On July 10, 1999, over 90,000 people (the largest ever for a women's sporting event and one of the largest attendances in the world for a tournament game final) filled the Rose Bowl to watch the United States play China in the Final. After a back and forth game, the score was tied 0–0 at full-time, and remained so after extra time, leading to a penalty kick shootout. With Briana Scurry's save of China's third kick, the score was 4–4 with only Brandi Chastain left to shoot. She scored and won the game for the United States. Chastain famously dropped to her knees and whipped off her shirt, celebrating in her sports bra, which later made the cover of Sports Illustrated and the front pages of newspapers around the country and world.[8] This win influenced girls to want to play soccer on a team.[9][10]

2000s

In the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, the U.S. defeated Norway 1–0 in the quarterfinals, but lost 0–3 to Germany in the semifinals. The team then defeated Canada 3–1 to claim third place.[11] Abby Wambach was the team's top scorer with three goals; Joy Fawcett and Shannon Boxx made the tournament's all-star team.

At the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, the U.S. defeated England 3–0 in the quarterfinals, but then suffered its most lopsided loss in team history when it lost to Brazil 0–4 in the semifinals.[12] The U.S. recovered to defeat Norway to take third place. Abby Wambach was the team's leading scorer with 6 goals, and Kristine Lilly was the only American named to the tournament's all-star team.

2010s

In the quarterfinal of the 2011 Women's World Cup in Germany, the U.S. defeated Brazil 5–3 on penalty kicks. Abby Wambach's goal in the 122nd minute to tie the game 2–2 has been voted the greatest goal in U.S. soccer history and the greatest goal in Women's World Cup history.[13][13][14]" The U.S. then beat France 3–1 in the semifinal, but lost to Japan on penalty kicks in the 2011 Final. Hope Solo was named the tournament's best goalkeeper, and Abby Wambach won the silver ball as the tournament's second best player.

In the 2012 Summer Olympics, the U.S. won the gold medal for the fourth time in five Olympics by defeating Japan 2–1 in front of 80,203 fans at Wembley Stadium, a record for a women's soccer game at the Olympics.[15] The United States advanced to face Japan for the gold medal by winning the semifinal against Canada, a 4–3 victory at the end of extra time.[16] The 2012 London Olympics marked the first time the USWNT won every game en route to the gold medal and set an Olympic women's team record of 16 goals scored.[16]

A parade in Manhattan celebrating their 2015 World Cup victory.

The National Women's Soccer League started in 2013, and provided competitive games, as well as opportunities to players on the fringes of the squad.[17][18] The U.S. had a 43-game unbeaten streak that spanned two years — the streak began with a 4–0 win over Sweden in the 2012 Algarve Cup, and came to an end after a 1–0 loss against Sweden in the 2014 Algarve Cup.[19][20]

The USA defeated Japan 5–2 in the final of the 2015 World Cup, becoming the first team in history to have won three Women's World Cup titles. Carli Lloyd achieved the fastest hat-trick from kick-off in World Cup history, and Abby Wambach was greeted with a standing ovation for her last World Cup match.[21] Following their 2015 World Cup win, the team was honored with a ticker tape parade in New York City, the first for a women's sports team. Sports Illustrated celebrated them with 25 covers of the magazine.[22] President Barack Obama welcomed them to the White House, stating, "Playing like a girl means you're the best."[23][24] On December 16, 2015, however, a 0–1 loss to China meant the team's first home loss since 2004, ending their 104-game home unbeaten streak.

In the 2016 Olympics, the U.S. drew against Sweden in the quarter-finals; in following the penalty kick phase, Sweden won the game 4–3. The loss marked the first time that the USWNT did not advance to the gold medal game of the Olympics, and the first time that the USWNT failed to advance to the semifinal round of a major tournament.[25]

Team image

Media coverage

U.S. TV coverage for the five Women's World Cups from 1995 to 2011 was provided by ESPN/ABC and Univision,[26][27] while coverage rights for the three Women's World Cups from 2015 to 2023 were awarded to Fox Sports and Telemundo.[28][29] In May 2014 a deal was signed to split TV coverage of other USWNT games between ESPN, Fox Sports, and Univision through the end of 2022.[30] The USWNT games in the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship and the 2015 Algarve Cup were broadcast by Fox Sports.[31][32]

The 1999 World Cup final set the original record for largest US television audience for a women's soccer match with 18 million viewers on average[33][34] and was the most viewed English-language US broadcast of any soccer match until the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final between the United States and Japan.[35]

The 2015 Women's World Cup Final between the USA and Japan was the most watched soccer match – men's or women's – in American broadcast history.[36] It averaged 23 million viewers and higher ratings than the NBA finals and the Stanley Cup finals.[37][36] The final was also the most watched US-Spanish language broadcast of a FIFA Women's World Cup match in history.

Overall, there were over 750 million viewers for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, making it the most watched Women's World Cup in history. The FIFA Women's World Cup is now the second most watched FIFA tournament, with only the men's FIFA World Cup attracting more viewership.[38]

Attendance

The 1999 World Cup final, in which the USA defeated China, set a world attendance record for a women's sporting event of 90,185 in a sellout at the Rose Bowl in California.[39] The record for Olympic women's soccer attendance was set by the 2012 Olympic final between the USWNT and Japan, with 80,023 spectators at Wembley Stadium.[40]

Coaching staff

Role Name Start date
Head coach United States Jill Ellis May 2014
Assistant coach Sweden Tony Gustavsson Jun 2014
Goalkeeper coach England Graeme Abel Mar 2015
Fitness Coach England Dawn Scott Feb 2011

Source[1]

Team

Current squad

The following players were called up for the friendly against  Romania on November 13, 2016.[41]

Caps and goals are current as of November 13, 2016 after match against  Romania.

0#0 Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
24 1GK Ashlyn Harris (1985-10-19) October 19, 1985 11 0 United States Orlando Pride
1 1GK Alyssa Naeher (1988-04-20) April 20, 1988 10 0 United States Chicago Red Stars
8 2DF Julie Johnston (1992-04-06) April 6, 1992 45 8 United States Chicago Red Stars
11 2DF Ali Krieger (1984-07-28) July 28, 1984 96 1 United States Orlando Pride
22 2DF Emily Menges (1992-07-28) July 28, 1992 0 0 United States Portland Thorns FC
5 2DF Kelley O'Hara (1988-08-04) August 4, 1988 91 2 United States Sky Blue FC
4 2DF Becky Sauerbrunn (captain) (1985-06-06) June 6, 1985 119 0 United States FC Kansas City
2 2DF Casey Short (1990-08-23) August 23, 1990 4 0 United States Chicago Red Stars
6 3MF Morgan Brian (1993-02-26) February 26, 1993 63 6 United States Houston Dash
18 3MF Kristen Edmonds (1987-05-22) May 22, 1987 0 0 United States Orlando Pride
17 3MF Tobin Heath (1988-05-29) May 29, 1988 128 18 United States Portland Thorns FC
9 3MF Lindsey Horan (1994-05-26) May 26, 1994 30 3 United States Portland Thorns FC
20 3MF Allie Long (1987-08-13) August 13, 1987 20 3 United States Portland Thorns FC
3 3MF Samantha Mewis (1992-10-09) October 9, 1992 18 4 United States Western New York Flash
15 3MF Megan Rapinoe (1985-07-05) July 5, 1985 117 31 United States Seattle Reign FC
12 3MF Andi Sullivan (1995-12-20) December 20, 1995 4 0 United States Stanford Cardinal
19 4FW Crystal Dunn (1992-07-03) July 3, 1992 45 18 United States Washington Spirit
21 4FW Jessica McDonald (1988-02-28) February 28, 1988 1 0 United States Western New York Flash
13 4FW Alex Morgan (1989-07-02) July 2, 1989 120 73 United States Orlando Pride
7 4FW Kealia Ohai (1992-01-31) January 31, 1992 3 1 United States Houston Dash
23 4FW Christen Press (1988-12-29) December 29, 1988 80 41 United States Chicago Red Stars
16 4FW Lynn Williams (1993-05-21) May 21, 1993 4 1 United States Western New York Flash

Recent call-ups

The following players were named to a squad in the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Adrianna Franch (1990-11-12) November 12, 1990 0 0 United States Portland Thorns FC v.  Romania; November 10, 2016
GK Jane Campbell (1995-02-17) February 17, 1995 0 0 United States Stanford Cardinal v.   Switzerland; October 19, 2016
GK Hope Solo SUS (1981-07-30) July 30, 1981 202 0 Unattached 2016 Summer Olympics, August 2016
DF Abby Dahlkemper (1993-05-13) May 13, 1993 2 0 United States Western New York Flash v.  Romania; November 10, 2016
DF Jaelene Hinkle (1993-05-28) May 28, 1993 8 0 United States Western New York Flash v.  Romania; November 10, 2016 PRE
DF Meghan Klingenberg (1988-08-02) August 2, 1988 70 3 United States Portland Thorns FC v.  Romania; November 10, 2016 PRE
DF Arin Gilliland (1992-12-25) December 25, 1992 0 0 United States Chicago Red Stars v.   Switzerland; October 23, 2016
DF Merritt Mathias (1990-07-02) July 2, 1990 0 0 United States Seattle Reign FC v.   Switzerland; October 23, 2016
DF Emily Sonnett (1993-11-25) November 25, 1993 12 0 United States Portland Thorns FC v.   Switzerland; October 23, 2016
DF Whitney Engen (1987-11-28) November 28, 1987 40 4 United States Boston Breakers v.  Netherlands; September 18, 2016
DF Gina Lewandowski (1985-04-13) April 13, 1985 1 0 Germany FC Bayern Munich v.  South Africa; July 9, 2016
DF Christie Rampone (1975-06-24) June 24, 1975 311 4 United States Sky Blue FC v.  Japan; June 2, 2016 PRE
DF Lauren Barnes (1989-05-31) May 31, 1989 0 0 United States Seattle Reign FC 2016 SheBelieves Cup, March 2016
MF Danielle Colaprico (1993-05-06) May 6, 1993 0 0 United States Chicago Red Stars v.   Switzerland; October 23, 2016
MF Carli Lloyd (captain) (1982-07-16) July 16, 1982 232 96 United States Houston Dash v.   Switzerland; October 23, 2016
MF Heather O'Reilly RET (1985-01-02) January 2, 1985 231 47 United States FC Kansas City v.  Thailand; September 15, 2016
MF Rose Lavelle (1995-05-14) May 14, 1995 0 0 United States Wisconsin Badgers v.  Japan; June 5, 2016
FW Shea Groom (1993-03-04) March 4, 1993 0 0 United States FC Kansas City v.   Switzerland; October 23, 2016
FW Ashley Hatch (1995-05-25) May 25, 1995 1 0 United States Brigham Young Cougars v.   Switzerland; October 23, 2016
FW Mallory Pugh (1998-04-29) April 29, 1998 17 4 United States Real Colorado v.  Thailand; September 15, 2016 PRE
FW Ashley Sanchez (1999-03-16) March 16, 1999 0 0 United States So Cal Blues v.  Colombia; April 6, 2016 PRE
FW Stephanie McCaffrey (1993-02-18) February 18, 1993 6 1 United States Chicago Red Stars CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying, February 2016
FW Sydney Leroux MAT (1990-05-07) May 7, 1990 75 35 United States FC Kansas City v.  Republic of Ireland; January 23, 2016
FW Amy Rodriguez MAT (1987-02-17) February 17, 1987 129 30 United States FC Kansas City v.  China PR; December 16, 2015
FW Abby Wambach (1980-06-02) June 2, 1980 256 184 Retired v.  China PR; December 16, 2015

Notes:

Recent schedule and results

2015

The following is a list of matches in 2015

Further information: 2015 in American soccer

2016

The following is a list of matches in 2016, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Further information: 2016 in American soccer

2017

Further information: 2017 in American soccer


Competitive record

For results in minor tournaments, see the History of the United States women's national soccer team

The two highest-profile tournaments that the USWNT participates in are the quadrenniel FIFA Women's World Cup and the Summer Olympics.

World Cup

The team has participated in every World Cup through 2015 and won a medal in each.

Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA Coach
China 1991 Champion6600255Anson Dorrance
Sweden 1995 Third Place6411155Tony DiCicco
United States 1999 Champion6510183Tony DiCicco
United States 2003 Third Place6501155April Heinrichs
China 2007 Third Place6411127Greg Ryan
Germany 2011 Runner-up6321137Pia Sundhage
Canada 2015 Champion7610143Jill Ellis
Total 3/743336411235

Olympic Games

The team has participated in every Olympics tournament through 2016 and won a medal in each until 2016, when they were eliminated in the quarter-finals on a penalty shootout loss against Sweden.

Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA Coach
United States 1996 Champion541093Tony DiCicco[42]
Australia 2000 Runner-up531195April Heinrichs
Greece 2004 Champion6510124April Heinrichs
China 2008 Champion6501125Pia Sundhage[43]
United Kingdom 2012 Champion6600166Pia Sundhage
Brazil 2016Quarterfinals422063Jill Ellis
Total 4/63326526325

Player records

Active players in bold. Statistics as of November 13, 2016

The women's national team boasts the first six players in the history of the game to have earned 200 caps. These players have since been joined in the 200-cap club by several players from other national teams. as well as by five more Americans: Kate Markgraf, Abby Wambach, Heather O'Reilly, Carli Lloyd and Hope Solo. Kristine Lilly and Christie Rampone are the only players to earn more than 300 caps.

In March 2004, two stars, Mia Hamm and Michelle Akers were the only two women and the only two Americans named to the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living soccer players chosen by Pelé as part of FIFA's centenary observances.

The USWNT All-Time Best XI was chosen In December 2013 by the United States Soccer Federation:

Most capped players

Rank Player Caps Goals Years
1 Kristine Lilly 354 130 1987–2010
2 Christie Rampone 311 4 1997–2015
3 Mia Hamm 276 158 1987–2004
4 Julie Foudy 274 45 1988–2004
5 Abby Wambach 256 184 2001–2015
6 Joy Fawcett 241 27 1987–2004
7 Carli Lloyd 232 96 2005–
8 Heather O'Reilly 231 47 2002–2016
9 Tiffeny Milbrett 206 100 1991–2005
10 Hope Solo 202 0 2000–

Source[45]

Top scorers

Rank Player Caps Goals Years Avg
1 Abby Wambach 256 184 2001–2015 0.72
2 Mia Hamm 276 158 1987–2004 0.57
3 Kristine Lilly 354 130 1987–2010 0.37
4 Michelle Akers 155 107 1985–2000 0.69
5 Tiffeny Milbrett 206 100 1991–2005 0.49
6 Carli Lloyd 232 96 2005– 0.41
7 Cindy Parlow 158 75 1996–2004 0.47
8 Alex Morgan 120 73 2010– 0.61
9 Shannon MacMillan 176 60 1993–2005 0.34
10 Carin Jennings-Gabarra 119 56 1987–1996 0.47

Source[45]

Most assists

Rank Player Caps Assists Years Avg
1 Mia Hamm 276 145 1987–2004 0.53
2 Kristine Lilly 354 106 1987–2010 0.30
3 Abby Wambach 256 73 2001–2015 0.29
4 Tiffeny Milbrett 206 64 1991–2005 0.31
5 Julie Foudy 274 55 1988–2004 0.20
Heather O'Reilly 231 55 2002–2016 0.23
7 Shannon MacMillan 177 50 1993–2005 0.28
8 Carli Lloyd 232 49 2005– 0.21
9 Carin Jennings-Gabarra 119 48 1987–1996 0.40
10 Aly Wagner 131 42 1998–2008 0.32

Source[45] Updated to January 8, 2016

Captains

Years as captain Player Caps Goals USWNT
career
1985 Denise Bender[46] 4 0 1985
1986–1987 Emily Pickering[47] 15 2 1985–1992
1988–1991 Lori Henry 39 3 1985–1991
1991 April Heinrichs[48] 46 35 1986–1991
1993–2000 Carla Overbeck[49] 170 4 1988–2000
2000–2004 Julie Foudy[50] 274 45 1987–2004
2000–2004 Joy Fawcett 241 27 1987–2004
2004–2008 Kristine Lilly 354 130 1987–2010
2008–2015 Christie Rampone 311 4 1997–2015
2016– Carli Lloyd 232 96 2005 –
2016– Becky Sauerbrunn 119 0 2008–

Most goals in a match

The record for most goals scored in a match by a member of the USWNT is five, which has been accomplished by seven players.

Player Date Opponent Location Competition Line-up
Brandi Chastain April 18, 1991[51] Mexico Mexico[51] Port-au-Prince, Haiti World Cup Qualifying Tournament Substitute
Michelle Akers November 24, 1991[51] Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei[51] Foshan, China 1991 FIFA World Cup Starting
Tiffeny Milbrett November 2, 2002[51] Panama Panama[51] Seattle, United States 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup Starting
Abby Wambach October 23, 2004[51] Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland[51] Houston, United States International Friendly Starting
Amy Rodriguez January 20, 2012[51] Dominican Republic Dominican Republic[51] Vancouver, Canada 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Substitute (46')
Sydney Leroux January 22, 2012[51] Guatemala Guatemala[51] Vancouver, Canada 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Substitute (46')
Crystal Dunn February 15, 2016[51] Puerto Rico Puerto Rico[51] Frisco, United States 2016 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Starting

Head coaching history

NameYearsMatchesWonTiedLostWin %Pts÷MWorld CupOlympics
Republic of Ireland United States Ryan, MikeMike Ryan 19854013.1250.2500
United States Dorrance, AnsonAnson Dorrance 1986–19949366522.7372.18 3. 0.
United States DiCicco, TonyTony DiCicco 1994–199911910388.8992.66 4. 3.
United States Gregg, LaurenLauren Gregg 1997, 20003210.8332.33
United States Heinrichs, AprilApril Heinrichs 2000–2004124872017.7822.27 1. 5.
United States Ryan, GregGreg Ryan 2005–2007554591.9002.62 1. 0
Sweden Sundhage, PiaPia Sundhage 2007–201210791106.8972.64 2. 6.
Scotland Sermanni, TomTom Sermanni 2013–2014231742.8262.3900
EnglandUnited States Ellis, JillJill Ellis 2014.2012, 2014–present7358133.8832.56 3. 0.1. 5th
Totals 601 469 70 62 .838 2.45
Statistics as of November 13, 2016

Honors

Champions: 1991, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2014
Champions: 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016
Champions: 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015
Champions: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002
Champions: 1998, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011
Champions: 2006, 2008
Champions: 1991
  • SheBelieves Cup
Champions: 2016
  • DFB Centenary Tournament[56]
Champions: 2000
Champions: 2000
Champions: 1996
Champions: 1990
Champions: 1990
Champions: 2000
  • Tournoi International[63]
Champions: 1995
Champions: 1994
  • Tri-Nations Tournament[65]
Champions: 1994
Champions: 1998
Champions: 1993

See also

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  57. ↑ Pacific Cup (Women) 2000 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  58. ↑ Brazil Cup 1996 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  59. ↑ North America Cup 1987 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  60. ↑ North America Cup 1990 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  61. ↑ Canada Cup 1990 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  62. ↑ Australia Cup 1999–2004 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  63. ↑ Tournoi International Feminin 1995 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  64. ↑ Chiquita Cup 1994 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  65. ↑ Tri-Nations Tournament 1994 (Trinidad) rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  66. ↑ Goodwill Games 1998 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  67. ↑ Colombus Cup 1993 rsssf.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
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Inaugural champions		 FIFA Women's World Cup champions
1991 (first title) 		Succeeded by
1995 Norway 
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1999 (second title) 		Succeeded by
2003 Germany 
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2011 Japan 		 FIFA Women's World Cup champions
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Inaugural champions		 Olympic champions
1996 (first title) 		Succeeded by
2000 Norway 
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2000 Norway 		 Olympic champions
2004 (second title)
2008 (third title)
2012 (fourth title) 		Succeeded by
2016 Germany 
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Inaugural champions		 CONCACAF women's champions
1991 (first title)
1993 (second title)
1994 (third title) 		Succeeded by
1998 Canada 
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1998 Canada 
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2000 (fourth title)
2002 (fifth title)
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2010 Canada 
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