big apple (Reuters) - American politicians, athletes and celebrities flooded social media on Tuesday to cheer the U.S. soccer group's 2-1 victory over England in their women's World Cup semi-last.
enthusiasts react because the U.S. defeats England all the way through the girls's World Cup semi-last fit, within the Brooklyn borough of new york, U.S., July 2, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
The defending champions received a dramatic, motion-stuffed suit in opposition t the Lionesses to attain an unparalleled third returned-to-back World Cup ultimate appearance, earning compliment across Twitter.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clin ton saluted the win, tweeting a photo of captain Alex Morgan's tea-sipping put up-aim get together.
"Congrats to the #USWNT for earning that tea," wrote Clinton (@HillaryClinton). "On to the remaining!"
other Democratic politicians echoed Clinton, days after a row broke out between co-captain Megan Rapinoe and Republican U.S. President Donald Trump.
"Beating England. appropriate earlier than the Fourth of July. within the semifinal of the world Cup. Congratulations @USWNT. Can't wait to look you play in the last!" tweeted the leading Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer).
"Congratulations to our @USWNT! I feel they deserve a raise, don't you?" tweeted Kirsten Gillibrand (@SSenGillibrand), a Democratic presidential candidate and current senator, referencing the team's well-publicized fight for pay fairness in sport.
The healthy dominated Twitter trending subject matters in the united states for long after its co nclusion, with celebrities akin to Dan rather, Ellen DeGeneres and George Takei declaring their allegiance to soccer's Stars and Stripes.
Billie Jean King, a 12-times Grand Slam singles title-winner who championed equal pay in tennis, additionally cheered the americans.
"Go get it, #USWNT!" wrote King (@BillieJeanKing). "Congratulations on yet another impressive efficiency!"
Reporting with the aid of Amy Tennery; editing via Clare Fallon
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