Politicians cheer USWNT over defeating England, qualifying for World Cup final

American political leaders offered support for the U.S. women’s national team (USWNT) Tuesday after they narrowly defeated England 2-1, qualifying for the World Cup final. 

The U.S. will face the winner of Wednesday’s match between Netherlands and Sweden in Sunday’s match.

{mosads}Christen Press, who started as star Megan Rapinoe sat out the semifinal with a reportedly minor injury, and Alex Morgan scored for the team. 

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher helped the team to victory, stopping a penalty kick that would have tied the score. 

The World Cup final will air at 11 o’clock Eastern time on Sunday.

Congrats to the #USWNT for earning that tea. On to the final! pic.twitter.com/nI8HoMjN1D

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 2, 2019

They did it! US Women’s Soccer rules! #WorldCup2019

— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) July 2, 2019

Congratulations @USWNT! Let’s bring it home in the final! #ENGUSA pic.twitter.com/DrfPBzJLf2

— Tim Ryan (@TimRyan) July 2, 2019

#USWNT = GOALS ⚽️⚽️ ⚽️. Go USA!

— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) July 2, 2019

Another great US victory! Congrats to the @USWNT on heading to the finals! ⚽️ https://t.co/AWdPnxsePn

— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) July 2, 2019

ONE. MORE. GAME.@USWNT, you’ve already made our country proud — let’s bring this home! #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/Z3uzp7J8mV

— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) July 2, 2019

Team USA wins! Way to make all of us (including my granddaughter Zoe) proud. #USWNT #USAvENG pic.twitter.com/uZS4GjnxLd

— Jay Inslee (@JayInslee) July 2, 2019

Congrats to @USWNT on their huge win tonight in the semifinals! Looking forward to seeing them play in the final next Sunday and be one step closer to bringing the World Cup home! ⚽️ #OneTeamOneNation #FIFAWWC

— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) July 2, 2019

Way to go @USWNT! On to the #FIFAWWC Final! #OneNationOneTeam https://t.co/YOnqlq3meN

— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) July 2, 2019

.@USWNT with some early celebratory fireworks! Well played, ladies! Well played! ⚽️ https://t.co/pZvNIvmQO1

— Rep Rick Crawford (@RepRickCrawford) July 2, 2019