The United States reached the final undefeated and only conceded one goal in the six matches leading up to the final.
The squad was drawn into Group D of the Women's World Cup, along with Australia, Sweden and Nigeria.
The United States' first match against Australia was played at Winnipeg Stadium.
After Megan Rapinoe scored an early goal, Australia managed to equalize.
Two goals in the second half saw the United States take all three points in their first match.
The United States played their second match against Sweden in Winnipeg.
After a goalless 90 minutes, both teams walked away with a point apiece.
In their final group match, the United States played Nigeria at a sold out BC Place.
A single goal from captain Abby Wambach in the 45th minute was enough for the United States to progress to the round of 16 stage as group winners to face Group F third-placed team Colombia.
A 53rd-minute goal by Alex Morgan and penalty converted by Carli Lloyd in the 66th minute saw the end the game 2–0.
In the quarter-final, the United States took on China in Lansdowne Stadium.
A goal by Carli Lloyd saw the game end 1–0.
The United States were matched up against number one ranked Germany in the semi-finals.
Goals by Carli Lloyd and Kelley O'Hara in the Olympic Stadium ended the match 2–0, with the United States progressing to the 2015 final.

Japan reached the final undefeated and conceded only three goals.
They were drawn into Group C along with Switzerland, Cameroon and Ecuador.
Japan's World Cup run started in the opening match of the tournament against Switzerland in Vancouver.
A 29th-minute penalty from captain Aya Miyama secured all three points for Japan.
In their second match, Japan played Cameroon.
Goals from Aya Sameshima and Yuika Sugasawa gave Japan a 2–1 win.
Japan's final group stage match was against Ecuador in Winnipeg ended in 1–0, thanks to a fifth-minute goal by Yūki Ōgimi.
After winning their group, Japan next faced Group A third-placed team Netherlands in the round of 16.
Goals at either side of the break, by Saori Ariyoshi and Mizuho Sakaguchi, saw the match end 2–1.
In the quarter-finals, Japan faced 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup Final opponents Australia in Commonwealth Stadium.
An 87th-minute goal by Mana Iwabuchi was enough to ensure Japan reached the next round.
In the semi-finals, Japan faced England in Edmonton.
Two penalties in the first half and an own goal by Laura Bassett in the 92nd minute ended the match at 2–1 to send Japan into their second consecutive World Cup final.
The United States reached the final undefeated and only conceded one goal in the six matches leading up to the final. The squad was drawn into Group D of the Women's World Cup, along with Australia, Sweden and Nigeria. The United States' first match against Australia was played at Winnipeg Stadium. After Megan Rapinoe scored an early goal, Australia managed to equalize. Two goals in the second half saw the United States take all three points in their first match. The United States played their second match against Sweden in Winnipeg. After a goalless 90 minutes, both teams walked away with a point apiece. In their final group match, the United States played Nigeria at a sold out BC Place. A single goal from captain Abby Wambach in the 45th minute was enough for the United States to progress to the round of 16 stage as group winners to face Group F third-placed team Colombia. A 53rd-minute goal by Alex Morgan and penalty converted by Carli Lloyd in the 66th minute saw the end the game 2–0. In the quarter-final, the United States took on China in Lansdowne Stadium. A goal by Carli Lloyd saw the game end 1–0. The United States were matched up against number one ranked Germany in the semi-finals. Goals by Carli Lloyd and Kelley O'Hara in the Olympic Stadium ended the match 2–0, with the United States progressing to the 2015 final.
Japan reached the final undefeated and conceded only three goals. They were drawn into Group C along with Switzerland, Cameroon and Ecuador. Japan's World Cup run started in the opening match of the tournament against Switzerland in Vancouver. A 29th-minute penalty from captain Aya Miyama secured all three points for Japan. In their second match, Japan played Cameroon. Goals from Aya Sameshima and Yuika Sugasawa gave Japan a 2–1 win. Japan's final group stage match was against Ecuador in Winnipeg ended in 1–0, thanks to a fifth-minute goal by Yūki Ōgimi. After winning their group, Japan next faced Group A third-placed team Netherlands in the round of 16. Goals at either side of the break, by Saori Ariyoshi and Mizuho Sakaguchi, saw the match end 2–1. In the quarter-finals, Japan faced 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup Final opponents Australia in Commonwealth Stadium. An 87th-minute goal by Mana Iwabuchi was enough to ensure Japan reached the next round. In the semi-finals, Japan faced England in Edmonton. Two penalties in the first half and an own goal by Laura Bassett in the 92nd minute ended the match at 2–1 to send Japan into their second consecutive World Cup final.
2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final