U.S. Women's soccer team win ESPYs 'Best Team' award

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United States Women’s soccer team won the award for best 2015 team
The US defeated Japan 5-2 in the World Cup Final in Canada on July 5
They became the first team in history to win three Women's World Cups
'It’s been the best 10 days of our lives,' captain Carli Lloyd said

Published: 00:14 EST, 16 July 2015 | Updated: 11:29 EST, 16 July 2015

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And the winning streak The U.S. women's soccer team continues.

After winning the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup earlier this month, the squad beat out male contemporaries - like the New England Patriots - to win the 'Best Team' award at the ESPYS on Wednesday night.

Team captain Carli Lloyd, 32, who led the ladies to a 5-2 victory over Japan with her stunning hat trick, accepted the award, telling the crowd it represented a lot of hard work.

'You guys believed in us the entire seven games. Since four years ago when we fell short to 10 days ago when we won it, we lifted the trophy, we did this for America and our fans, you guys are the best,' Lloyd said.

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Big win: US Women's soccer team players Carli Lloyd and Hope Solo accept the award for Best Team at The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 15, 2015 in Los Angeles

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Members of the U.S. woman's soccer team Alex Morgan (left) and Hope Solo, accept the best team award at the ESPY Awards

The U.S. Women's National Soccer team accepts the award for Best Team from actor Vince Vaughn and NFL player Brett Favre during The 2015 ESPYS

The U.S. Women's National Soccer team accepts the award for Best Team from actor Vince Vaughn and NFL player Brett Favre during The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater

Members of the U.S. womenís national soccer team celebrate on stage after accepting the best team award at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday night

The U.S. Women's National Soccer team accepts the award for Best Team from actor Vince Vaughn and NFL player Brett Favre during The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater

ESPYS Best Team awarded to Women's World Cup champs

Lloyd continued: 'We love you so much, and I’m so happy that I have these girls to celebrate this with. It’s been the best 10 days of our lives.'

Abby Wambach, Olympic gold medalist and member of the U.S. women’s soccer team, also said an acceptance speech.

'On behalf of whole team couldn't thank everyone who coudn't be here did it for america and fans we love u so much and I'm so happy that we have these girls to celebrate this with this has been best 10 days of our lives,' she said.

'Hopefully you can celebrate with us later tonight.'

The victory was the first World Cup win for America since 1999, Hollywood Life reported.

USWNT soccer players Carli Lloyd and Abby Wambach attends The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater

Captain: Soccer player Carli Lloyd attends The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on Wednesday

Team captain Carli Lloyd, 32, who led the ladies to a 5-2 victory over Japan with her stunning hat trick, accepted the award, telling the crowd it represented a lot of hard work

Red carpet: Hope Solo and husband Jerramy Stevens walk the ruby rug at the ESPY awards Wednesday

USA women's soccer player Hope Solo arrives at The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

Hope Solo arriving at The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

Stars hit the red carpet at the 2015 ESPY Awards

The US defeated Japan the World Cup Final in Canada on July 5, becoming the first team in history to win three Women's World Cups.

In recognition of the tremendous achievement, Sports Illustrated asked all 23 members of the team and their coach Jill Ellis to star on their own covers, with the 25th cover featuring a group shot.