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U.S. Midfielder Lauren Cheney stops by Studio 90 Extra Time to talk about her goal against France in the semifinals of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and the team's progress to the final.

U.S. WNT players Christie Rampone, Alex Morgan and Becky Sauerbrunn react to the USA's 3-1 win against France that booked their spot at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final.

France 1 - 3 United States Scoring Summary United States: Lauren Cheney (9') France: Sonia Bompastor (55') United States: Abby Wambach (79') United States: Alex Morgan (82')

After the USA's epic win against Brazil, Abby Wambach and Hope Solo reflect on the dramatic comeback by the WNT. The team has to quickly move forward, however, without co-captain Rachel Buehler suspended and just days remaining before the next moment: a World Cup semifinal with France.

Studio 90 moves to Dusseldorf, Germany site of the USA's semifinal against France at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Shannon Boxx and Amy LePeilbet talk about the excitement of the win against Brazil and look forward to the USA's next match in the tournament.

via Guardian After the defeat to France on penalties in the World Cup quarter-finals she accused some of her squad of "cowardice" for failing to volunteer to take a spot-kick. Three of the back four stepped up in the shoot-out, with the 22-year-old left-back Claire Rafferty, who had been brought off the bench to make her World Cup debut 10 ...

U.S. Women's National Team head coach Pia Sundhage and forward Abby Wambach speak after the penalty shootout victory against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Brazil (3) 2 - 2 (5) United States Scoring Summary United States: Daiane (og 2') Brazil: Marta (pen 68',92') United States: Abby Wambach (120')