LONDON — The U.S. women’s soccer team received redemption Thursday in the 2012 Summer Olympic games after defeating Japan 2-1 to capture their 4th gold medal out of 5 Olympics. Star players Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd, along with a well coordinated team effort, contributed to the Olympic championship.

U.S. women’s soccer team celebrate their 2-1 victory over Japan on August 9, 2012 to win their fourth Olympic Gold medal in the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London.