The U.S. Women's National Team has returned home for a well-deserved celebration.
The final between the United States and Japan on Sunday was the most-watched soccer event in U.S. history. Not only did the U.S. team clinch a Women's World Cup victory, it did so in spectacular fashion, scoring four goals in the first 16 minutes. The seven-goal shootout shattered the previous record for most goals scored in a Women's World Cup final (which was four).
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And now, New York City is celebrating them with a victory parade in downtown Manhattan. Even before the parade started, players were tweeting their excitement from the streets.
You can watch live here and take a look at some of the highlights, below.
So excited to be in New York for today's #USWNTParade! Already an amazing crowd! pic.twitter.com/49ydlBg7sE— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) July 10, 2015
Honored to meet Mayor @DeBlasioNYC and First Lady @Chirlane this morning! pic.twitter.com/q6Vx9zvjfL— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) July 10, 2015
No big deal just met these heroes ❗️❗️❗️ @AbbyWambach @hopesolo have fun today!! #USWNTParade ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/0HAgsDsjmn— Fifth Harmony (@FifthHarmony) July 10, 2015
#Champs pic.twitter.com/uQzkzArbfE— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 10, 2015
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.@mPinoe talking to @BilldeBlasio & @Chirlane. #USWNTParade is underway!! #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/CyLyPQJCl8— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 10, 2015
.@_JulieJohnston_ @christierampone & @whitneyengen thank the #bestfansintheworld during the #USWNTParade! pic.twitter.com/B9d8k0yZqX— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 10, 2015
It's happening! You are all the #BestFansInTheWorld pic.twitter.com/WC5uQU5QWv— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 10, 2015
We love you, NYC! #BestFansInTheWorld #USWNTParade pic.twitter.com/jyBiXKRkqf— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 10, 2015
Float 10 is arriving at City Hall! @kohara19 has a message for the #BestFansInTheWorld #USWNTParade pic.twitter.com/oZxE4yNAvd— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 10, 2015
Wow by far one of the most amazing experiences I have had. Thx NY & thx America 4 being #TheBestFansInTheWorld pic.twitter.com/kZOpDO0KSB— Shannon Boxx (@ShannonBoxx7) July 10, 2015
I BELIEVE THAT WE JUST WON! #WorldChampions pic.twitter.com/CkGuREcQD2— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 10, 2015
Megan Rapinoe makes her entrance with the #USWNT at City Hall pic.twitter.com/hlyvKlpp0k— Jeff Leeson (@jleeson21) July 10, 2015
US Women's National Team gets down on stage at City Hall.
Abby Wambach and the rest of the team each receive a key to the city.
The team thanks New York and celebrates one last time before heading off stage.