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          Looking ahead to the U.S. vs. Japan in the World Cup final

          • Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 2, 2015, 06:51 AM ET
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              Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.

          Japan and the U.S. women will meet in the final for the second consecutive World Cup. What are the key matchups on the field? What X factors could decide Sunday's championship?

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