Carli Lloyd

Javier Hernandez The Mexico forward and U.S. women's team midfielder were selected as the best players in the region last year.

Carli Lloyd A fantastic start helped United States secure the Women's World Cup title with a convincing win over Japan.

Anja Mittag Carli Lloyd and Hope Solo are among the stars included in FIFPro's first women's World XI, which is voted for by their peers.

Carli Lloyd The United States' 5-2 rout of Japan drew millions of television viewers in the US, surpassing ratings from the iconic 1999 final.

Carli Lloyd Carli Lloyd and Becky Sauerbrunn have taken over as the new captains of the U.S. national team, taking over from Christie Rampone and Abby Wambach.

Carli Lloyd

Carli Lloyd United States penalty hero Carli Lloyd spent months honing her skills for the moment that sent them on the way to the World Cup final.

Goals from Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan saw the United States beat New Zealand, while Germany were far too strong for Zimbabwe.

Carli Lloyd The United States will be out to lay the ghosts of 2011 to rest when they take on Japan in Sunday's Women's World Cup final in Vancouver