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PHOTOS: American newspapers react to historic World Cup victory

Erich Schlegel / Reuters

Americans everywhere rejoiced Sunday evening as the United States became the first nation to win three Women's World Cup titles, achieving the feat by virtue of a stunning 5-2 victory over Japan that saw captain Carli Lloyd score a hat trick in the opening 16 minutes.

Related: Lloyd nets hat trick as U.S. crushes Japan, wins record 3rd Women's World Cup

While fans were celebrating the momentous win, headline writers across the country were preparing for their moment to shine.

Here's how they attempted to capture the United States' victory at the 2015 Women's World Cup:

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