United States Women

A win over Germany saw United States advance to the Women's World Cup final on Tuesday.

Ecuador's painful World Cup debut continued on Friday, while Japan continued the promising defence of their title.

Lisa De Vanna will make her 100th Australia appearance in her side's first Women's World Cup match, but is more concerned at winning.

Carli Lloyd The World Cup Golden Ball winner capped her standout year with another honor, beating out Germany's Celia Sasic and Japan's Aya Miyama.

Jill Ellis has claimed the award for 2015 FIFA Women's Coach of the Year.

Carli Lloyd Another game, another hat trick for Lloyd.