MONTREAL, Canada – Former William & Mary women's soccer standout Jill Ellis '88 led the United States Women's National Team to the 2015 World Cup Final with a 2-0 victory over the top-team in the world, Germany, on Tuesday night.

The United States team awaits the winner of tonight's second semifinal between Japan, who are the defending champs, and England, who are making their first appearance in a World Cup Semifinal. The championship match will be played on Sunday, July 5 at 7 p.m. in Vancouver, Canada and will be broadcasted live on FOX.

Originally from Portsmouth, England, Ellis played forward for the Tribe from 1984-87. She finished her career with 32 goals, 19 assists, and ranks ninth in career points with 83, while earning Third Team All-America honors during her senior season. She helped the Tribe to the NCAA tournament all four seasons, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 1987. Ellis earned her degree from William and Mary in English Literature and Composition.