The \u202aU<\/span><\/strong>SWNT<\/strong><\/span>\u202c<\/span><\/a> beats Japan 5-2 to win the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup<\/a>!\u00a0Carli Lloyd<\/a> led the way with a hat trick!<\/p>\n

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#USA<\/a> wins 1st Women’s World Cup title since 1999, is 1st country to win 3 Women’s World Cups pic.twitter.com\/WY0C5kdV9k<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 6, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

https:\/\/vine.co\/v\/en7BPurHmY3<\/p>\n

Playing in a big game, United States women’s national team star Carli Lloyd was ready for the spotlight yet again. \u00a0 Lloyd got the United States off to a fast start in the Women’s World Cup final against Japan, scoring two goals in the first five minutes.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/vine.co\/v\/enWVErYr0jJ<\/p>\n

https:\/\/vine.co\/v\/enWYTUnMvvV<\/p>\n

Lloyd became just the second American to score twice in a Women’s World Cup final, according to ESPN Stats & Info:<\/p>\n

Carli Lloyd (#USA<\/a>) 2nd player to score twice in a Women’s World Cup final (Michelle Akers in 1991). \u2014 ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 5, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lauren Holiday joined the fun with a goal in the 14th minute, but moments later, Lloyd struck again. This time, it was on an unbelievable shot from near midfield.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/vine.co\/v\/en7B92HJrbK<\/p>\n

With her third goal of the match, Lloyd became the first American to record a hat trick in the Women’s World Cup final, per ESPN Stats & Info:<\/p>\n

Carli Lloyd: 1st hat trick in a Women’s World Cup final #USA<\/a> \u2014 ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 5, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n