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Photos: Minnesota fans cheer World Cup victory

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Phil Kaasa cheers for the early USA goal.
Phil Kaasa reacted to the U.S. goal in the third minute. The women scored four goals in the first 15 minutes.
William Matsuda for MPR News

Soccer fans gathered around the Twin Cities to cheer as the U.S. women decisively won the World Cup Sunday.

Photojournalist William Matsuda joined the crowd at Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis as the excitement unfolded.

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Fans waved flags, sang, and chanted.
Fans waved flags, sang and chanted when the final whistle blowed, making the USA Women's National Team the 2015 World Cup Champions.
William Matsuda for MPR News
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Phil Kaasa cheered for the early USA goal.
Phil Kaasa reacted to the U.S. goal in the third minute. The women scored four goals in the first 15 minutes.
William Matsuda for MPR News
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Fans celebrated Tobin Heath's goal.
Fans celebrated Tobin Heath's 53rd-minute goal.
William Matsuda for MPR News