Athletes, Celebrities Congratulate USWNT After Second Straight World Cup Win

The USWNT remained on top of the soccer world Sunday when it defeated Netherlands 2-0 to capture its second straight World Cup title.
After Megan Rapinoe delivered on a penalty that was awarded by VAR, Rose Lavelle scored a fantastic solo effort to make it 2-0.
The victory gave the USWNT four World Cup titles in total and led to people from across the sports world sending love and congratulations while also expressing their joy for the champs. From Barack Obama to Magic Johnson, here are some of the messages after the final whistle.
Congratulations to the #USWNT on their 4th World Cup win! These athletes have brought more attention, support, & pride to women’s sport than perhaps any other team in history. It is long past time to pay them what they rightly deserve. 🇺🇸🏆🏆🏆🏆 #USAvNED #WorldCupfinal #EqualPay
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 7, 2019
So proud of you, Team USA—you inspire us all! #OneNationOneTeam https://t.co/YEHzyqOwZa
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 7, 2019
The US women’s soccer team are the world champions! I’m so happy. These women are the best of what our country represents. You’re welcome on my show any time. My World Cup runneth over. @USWNT #USA #FIFAWWC
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) July 7, 2019
World champs—again!! To the amazing women of the #USWNT: Thank you for playing like girls. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/GWlLR0nwcX
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 7, 2019
Congrats team USA! Billie says it best here! So happy for each one of you and so proud. ❤️ @USWNT https://t.co/WK2Yi2z8F4
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 7, 2019
Let’s Go! 🇺🇸🏆
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) July 7, 2019
World Cup Champions!! Put that 4th star on there @USWNT what an amazing achievement by an incredible group of women and the staff! Well done 🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #USWNT #OneNationOneTeam
— Christie Pearce Rampone (@christierampone) July 7, 2019
Incredibly inspiring World Cup by our @USWNT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 so fun to watch 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸!!!! #FIFAWomensWorldCup #legacy #leadersonandoffthepitch #EqualPay
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) July 7, 2019
That feeling when the @USWNTPlayers win another World Cup Championship! Congrats to the CHAMPIONS @USWNT! @TheWNBPA #BetOnWomen #PlayersSupportingPlayers ⚽️🇺🇸
— Nneka Ogwumike (@nnekaogwumike) July 7, 2019
WORLD FREAKING CHAMPS!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU @julieertz!!! pic.twitter.com/NOoqOK3gha
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) July 7, 2019
Yes! Fourth star. Back to back. Congrats to the record breakers on the @USWNT, an incredible team that’s always pushing themselves—and the rest of us—to be even better. Love this team. #OneNationOneTeam
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 7, 2019
Congratulations to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team on winning the World Cup! Great and exciting play. America is proud of you all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 7, 2019
CHAMPIONS.
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 7, 2019
Congrats to @mPinoe and the @USWNT on winning #FIFAWWC#OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/HKKWwdWvYT
Woo-hoo! Congratulations to the @USWNT on their World Cup win. Your persistence on and off the field inspires girls and women everywhere to dream big, fight hard, and win. #FIFAWWC #OneNationOneTeam
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) July 7, 2019
Congrats @USWNT @mPinoe World Cup Champs! Best birthday present day ever 7/7 🇺🇸🤩
— Michelle Kwan (@MichelleWKwan) July 7, 2019
Congratulations to the USA Women’s Soccer Team on their back-to-back World Cup titles!! This incredible team defeated the Netherlands 2-0 with goals from @mPinoe and @roselavelle. Your hard work and persistence represents our country well. What a victory! We are so proud! 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/D5M3SJoliM
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 7, 2019
Congrats @USWNT!! World Cup Champs 🙌🏾🙌🏾 #FIFAWWC
— Chris Paul (@CP3) July 7, 2019
friendly reminder that its okay to support womens soccer outside of the world cup final
— dante (@dmainy_13) July 7, 2019
The moment we became WORLD. CUP. CHAMPIONS. 🇺🇸
— Sporting Kansas City 🎗️ (@SportingKC) July 7, 2019
Congrats, @USWNT! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#FIFAWWC // @KC2026WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Dj7vgEjFPH
Proud of the #2019FIFAWWC champs! Congrats to the @USWNT!
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) July 7, 2019
🇺🇸🏆🇺🇸🏆🇺🇸🏆🇺🇸🏆🇺🇸#OneNationOneTeam https://t.co/7XoOM2F77f
Back to back! Congrats to the world champions!#OneNationOneTeam https://t.co/qNpbf7NbwW
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 7, 2019
Proud in the 210. Congrats @USWNT!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/tIDJZQFaGV
— San Antonio FC (@SanAntonioFC) July 7, 2019
Legends.#OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/57vGWFT0hL
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 7, 2019
Wisconsin Badger 🌹👐
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) July 7, 2019
World Cup Champion! 🇺🇸🏆
Congrats to @roselavelle and the @USWNT on winning the #FIFAWWC#OnWisconsin #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/ZG1AvhXPte
And that's the tea 🍵#FIFAWWC | #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/MxE5UILHuj
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 7, 2019
The world’s game.
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 7, 2019
The American Ladies. #USWNT Back to back. pic.twitter.com/KO0Hcfo1EB
If u want to define MENTAL TOUGHNESS & ability to perform on the big stage just look at the USNWT as they win a 4th WORLD CUP Amazing that they have been undefeated in a record 17 World Cup matches .@mPinoe @alexmorgan13 = #awesomebaby
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) July 7, 2019
YAASS QUEENS!!#OneNationOneTeam
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) July 7, 2019
As a way to commemorate the historic win, Nike also released a new ad in honor of the back-to-back champions.
And there will be a parade in New York Wednesday to celebrate.
