He found both Tuesday in a 2-0 victory over China: goals from midfielder Lori Chalupny and striker Natasha Kai that gave the Americans a record fifth Four Nations tournament title — a warmup for the World Cup in China this fall.

TV directors take note: Chalupny's 20-yard goal during first-half injury time should make some weekly highlight packages.

"She hit a bomb, and just where she wanted it," Ryan said, cradling a bouquet of roses on his right side and clutching the gold trophy in his left hand.

Chalupny — nicknamed "Chalupa" or "Chalups" — stepped up when teammate Lindsay Tarpley stripped a Chinese player of the ball 40 seconds into first-half injury time.

"It kind of just popped up to me and I took a touch on it and shot," said Chalupny. "I just tried to hit it hard and on-frame."

The ball sailed high into the corner, over the left shoulder of startled Chinese goalie Han Wenxia.

Chalupny, who began her U.S. career as a midfielder, was moved to defense for about 25 games. But she's back attacking from midfield — from the right side on Tuesday.

Kai is one of about five forwards Ryan tried in China. All are vying for a starting spot alongside top scorers Abby Wambach and Kristine Lilly.

Kai scored in the 56th minute, chipping in a shot off a corner kick.

"Our first two games here we were a little rough, but we stepped it up a notch and the young players all showed they can play," Kai said.

The Americans dominated and managed to contain China's top two scoring threats, Han Duan and Ma Xiaoxu.