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Five things to watch in the final

Five things to watch in the final

Originally Published: July 16, 2011
By Joanne C. Gerstner

FRANKFURT, Germany -- It's taken three weeks, 30 matches, 16 teams and nine cities around Germany to reach this point: the Women's World Cup final.

Sunday's matchup, the United States versus Japan, is likely to carry a lot of emotion. Both teams are fan favorites, thanks to showing their heart and determination to reach the final.

Here are five storylines you need to know for the World Cup final:

1. Playing for a cause

This is unknown territory for ...

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