As Germany celebrated a 2–0 win over Brazil that made them world champs once again the Brazilian president took his country to task for showing no love for the women’s team deep run into the tournament. 

The U.S. learned some lessons after falling to the stellar play of Brazil but despite the blow to their egos they still managed to take home bronze.

Overall, this World Cup was a definite improvement over the last one.  The quality of teams competing was better and the level of interest in the games was up.  Women soccer players everywhere hope the enthusiasm created by this World Cup will continue on:

“With no men’s World Cup or youth World Cup next year, the women’s game has the chance to keep itself in the spotlight and build on the momentum.”