National Womans World Cup 2015

As the Japan and US Women's National Teams walk onto the field in Vancouver today, they'll be making history as one of the most watched and most searched Women's World Cup tournaments the world has ever seen.

For doodler Lydia Nichols, arranging figures in each frame of today's design and the World Cup opening doodle was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. "But luckily soccer's such an energetic sport," she said, "with a wide range of body movements to choose from." Nichols's flat colors and punchy, silhouetted shapes capture the players' athleticism and power.

The impact of these players' impressive action on the field doesn't stop tonight. It will continue inspiring girls for generations to come.

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National Womans World Cup 2015