It's time to celebrate!
The Women's National Soccer Team received a very warm welcome in New York City on Wednesday morning. The team, who defeated the Netherlands to win the 2019 Women's World Cup over the weekend, was honored in the Parade of Champions in NYC. Cheering crowds lined the streets of Lower Manhattan on Wednesday to congratulate the team for their incredible victory. The team and the coaching staff also received the keys to the city during the celebration, while Taylor Swift's "Welcome to New York" played in the background.
Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, Rose Lavelle, Tobin Heath and Julie Ertz were all there with their teammates, dancing, singing, drinking, and really taking in the special moment.
"To you fans, to New York City, you guys are amazing," Lloyd said during her speech. "We cannot thank you enough for all of your support. Here's to the next chapter, maybe you'll see us in four years."
"This is crazy! This is absolutely insane!" Rapinoe said. "First and foremost, my teammates, just shout-out to my teammates. This group is so resilient, is so tough, has such a sense of humor, is so badass. We got tea sippin', we got celebrations."
"There's no place I'd rather be, even in the presidential race," Rapinoe said. "I'm busy, I'm sorry."
"We have to be better, we have to love more, hate less," Rapinoe concluded her speech. "It's our responsibility to make this world a better place."
Congratulations to the team on their incredible win!