Nearly one year after falling to Japan in the 2011 Women's World Cup in Germany, the U.S. Women's Soccer team found redemption Thursday, Aug. 9, and defeated Japan 2-1 to capture gold at the Olympics in London, England, according to an article in the Huffington Post.

Representing the U.S.A. on defense was Crystal Lake native Amy LePeilbet, a 2000 graduate of Prairie Ridge High School. LePeilbet now lives in Boston, Mass., according to the U.S. Olympics website.

Photo: Saki Kumagai #4 of Japan attempts a shot against U.S. Women's soccert players Carli Lloyd #10, Abby Wambach #14, and Amy LePeilbet #6 during the Women's Football gold medal match on Day 13 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wembley Stadium on Aug. 9, 2012 in London, England, according to the Huffington Post.