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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

July 9, 2019

To honor and celebrate the Women’s National Team for reaching the pinnacle of soccer by becoming the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Champions;

WHEREAS, on July 7th, at the Stade de Lyon in , the United States Women’s National Team won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 triumph against the Netherlands Women’s National Football Team;

WHEREAS, the United States Women’s National Team won all 7 games in the series, allowing only 3 goals to be scored against them, and made history as the highest scoring team ever in a FIFA Women’s World Cup with 26 total goals scored;

WHEREAS, the players of the 2019 team join a legacy of outstanding American female athletes in the sport of soccer, with the United States Women’s National Team placing in the top 3 of every FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament since its inception with championship wins in 1991, 1999, and 2015;

WHEREAS, of the 8 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments that have been held, this latest championship marks the 4th win for the United States Women’s National Team—marking the United States Women’s National Team as the most winning women’s team in World Cup history;

WHEREAS, Captain and Forward was awarded the 2019 Golden Ball as the best player in the tournament and earned the 2019 Golden Boot for scoring 6 goals and 3 assists during 428 total minutes of game play, including the first goal of the final with a penalty kick in the 61st minute;

WHEREAS, Captain and Forward earned the Silver Boot for becoming the first player to score five goals in a Women’s Cup match and continued that strong performance with 6 total goals and 3 assists in 490 total minutes of game play;

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WHEREAS, was awarded the 2019 Bronze Ball for her speed, superior technical play, and game-securing goal with an impressive drive up center field at minute 69 of the championship final against the Netherlands;

WHEREAS, Head Coach is an undefeated FIFA Women’s World Cup coach with 14 total winning games and, with this latest win, has become the first female head coach to achieve back-to-back championship titles;

WHEREAS, unified to represent the United States on the international stage, the 2019 United States Women’s National Team comprises top athletes from competing club teams across the country. The 2019 team roster, led by Captains , Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and , includes: Alyssa Neaher, Goalkeeper #1 , Goalkeeper #18 , Goalkeeper #21 , Forward #2 Carli Lloyd, Forward #10 Alex Moran, Forward #13 Megan Rapinoe, Forward #15 , Forward #17 Jessica McDonald, Forward #22 , Forward #23 Samantha Mewis, Midfielder #3 Morgan Brian, Midfielder #6 , Midfielder #8 , Midfielder #9 Rose Lavelle, Midfielder #16 , Midfielder #20 Becky Sauerbrunn, Defender #4 Kelley O’Hara, Defender #5 , Defender #7 , Defender #11 , Defender #12 , Defender #14 , Defender #19

WHEREAS, players Mallory Pugh and Rose Lavelle were selected to play for the 2019 United States Women’s National Team and have represented the Washington region exceptionally well in the World Cup; 2

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WHEREAS, the United States Women’s National Team have used their national and international platform to champion equal pay and gender parity in sports, demonstrating that, as female athletes who compete at the highest level, women accordingly deserve equal pay to their male counterparts; and

WHEREAS, the players on the United States Women’s National Team represent the strength of women in sport, perseverance through injury and penalties, and fortitude in the face of adversity—undoubtedly inspiring adults and children across the country to pursue athletics and equality for all.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “United States Women’s National Team World Cup Champions Recognition Resolution of 2019”.

Sec. 2. The District of Columbia recognizes the United States Women’s National Team’s extraordinary achievement in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and celebrates the most successful team in international women’s soccer history.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.

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