Germany Wins Another Women's WC Title; US Wins Third-Place Match

At Shanghai, China:

Germany captured her second straight FIFA Women's World Cup championship with a 2-0 shutout against Brazil on Sunday. Birgit Prinz (52') and Simone Laudehr (86') each tallied once for the Germans. Earlier in the day, the United States, led by Abby Wambach's double (30', 47'), manhandled Norway 4-1 to win the Bronze medal match. Lori Chalupny (58') and Heather O'Reilly (60') each scored once for Team USA.

Not The US Women's Day

At Hangzhou, China:

Two goals from Marta (27', 79') helped propel Brazil to a 4-0 fistbeating of the United States in Thursday semifinal in the FIFA Women's World Cup. The Brazilians will face Germany in Sunday's championship match.

US Women Thump England To Reach Semis

At Tianjin, China:

Goals courtesy of Amy Wambach (45'), Shannon Boxx (57'), and Kristine Lilly (60') lifted the United States to a 3-0 whitewashing of England in quarterfinal round play in the FIFA Women's World Cup on Saturday. Next for Team USA will be the semifinal match against the winner of Sunday's match between Brazil and Australia.

Fast Lori Chalupny Sends Team USA Into Women's World Cup Quarterfinals

At Shanghai, China:

Lori Chalupny, only 55 seconds into the match, scored the game's lone goal as the United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup with their 1-0 win over Nigeria. The Americans will play England in Saturday's quarterfinal-round match.