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GLORY IN PHOTOS: Our favorite shots from the USWNT’s winning evening in Vancouver

USA v Japan: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup 2015

VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Julie Johnston #19 of United States of America celebrates after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 final match between USA and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA via Getty Images

Whether it’s a teary-eyed Alex Morgan draped in the flag, Jill Ellis leaping into the arms of Abby Wambach, or Wambach’s post-game kiss with her wife, plenty of memorable photos are making their way around the Internet today.

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But did you know others were taken? Of course you did, with plenty more flag-waving winners, emotional players, and post-World Cup couple smooches leaping off the wire. Shall we look at a few?

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in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.

Kevin C. Cox

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USA forward Sydney Leroux gets a kiss from husband Dom Dwyer after winning the final football match between USA and Japan during their 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

AFP/Getty Images

USA v Japan: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup 2015

VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Julie Johnston #19 of United States of America celebrates after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 final match between USA and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA via Getty Images

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USA’s head coach Jill Ells (R) celebrate their win over Japan with Abby Wambach after the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup final at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 5, 2015. AFP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

AFP/Getty Images

USA v Japan: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup 2015

VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Carli Lloyd and Heather O’Reilly of USA celebrate at the final whistle of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Final between USA and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA via Getty Images

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in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.

Kevin C. Cox

USA v Japan: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup 2015

VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Alex Morgan of United States of America celebrates her teams win over Japan during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Final between USA and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Matthew Lewis - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA via Getty Images

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in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.

Rich Lam

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<> during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 final match between USA and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.

Maddie Meyer - FIFA

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USA midfielder Shannon Box walks on the field with daughter Zoe after winning the final football match between USA and Japan during their 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

AFP/Getty Images

USA v Japan: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup 2015

VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Th players of USA celebrate after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final between USA and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA via Getty Images

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during FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Final between USA and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.

Mike Hewitt - FIFA

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