The Daily Drool – Epic Bromance Month USWNT Week: Carli Lloyd & Hope Solo

Every Epic Bromance Month we feature a whole week of a particularly active bromancer. Since we decided to have some “fromances” this time around, who better to start with than the US Women’s National Team?They are ridiculous together. Heck, each of them could probably have their own week but this close crew definitely deserves the celebration after their World Cup win. First up, Clutch Carli and Hope.

‘Tis the World of Men: Women Don’t Play Football

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The following is a guest post from one of my fellow volunteers from the 2015 Women’s World Cup. She and I randomly started talking one day, a conversation which led me to interviewing her for our volunteer newsletter. It was during the interview I learned of her experiences being a female footballer living in London, and I (of course) just had to ask her if she’d be interested in sharing here. So happy she was and now has. The more stories female players share, the better off the sport will become.

-hopechaser

2015 WWC: Thank You

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Somewhere in that mob scene, I’m dancing and cheering. I can’t pick myself out, but it’s right in front of my office so I know I’m there somewhere. What a wonderful experience to see our amazing USWNT players given so much love.  I cried and I say that with absolutely no shame. 

2015 WWC: Goal of the Tournament

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Time to vote for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 goal of the tournament. FIFA has compiled a list of 12 candidates from which to choose your favorite. Since my two favorites didn’t make this list, my vote went to Ange N’Guessan for her power floater vs Norway. Which goal is your pick? You have until Monday July 13 10:00am (CET) to submit your selection.

– hopechaser

Your Chance To Attend Special USWNT Ceremony At City Hall (Space Limited!)

This just popped into my inbox so I thought I’d share. If someone manages to get a ticket, please take pictures!

FROM NYC MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO:

This Friday at 11 a.m., Mayor de Blasio and the City of New York will host a ticker tape parade in honor of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team and their World Cup championship win.

You should be there!

Everyone is welcome to join in the celebrations along the Canyon of Heroes, but we’re also giving away tickets to a special ceremony at City Hall immediately after the parade.

Get more information on the parade and sign up for your chance to attend the ceremony by visiting the page linked below or by calling 311 — we’ll only be accepting signups between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET today.

Space is limited at the post-parade ceremony — attendees will be selected by random drawing after 4 p.m. today and alerted via email or phone starting at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.

Whether or not you can join the ceremony, we encourage you to wear red, white, and blue and come out to celebrate in the Canyon of Heroes (Broadway between the Battery and City Hall) and honor our World Cup Champions.

Looking forward to celebrating on Friday!

City of New York

– Lozil

NYC to Host Ticker Tape Parade for the USWNT – 2015 Women’s World Cup Champs!

I AM SO EXCITED! The parade route passes my office, so I’ve canceled my 11 AM meeting and I will be downstairs to cheer our champions on. If you’re in or around NYC, please come down and give our women the support they so richly deserve. USA! USA! USA! USA!

NYC to Host Friday Parade for 2015 Women’s World Cup Champs

CHICAGO (July 7, 2015) – The City of New York will host a ticker tape parade for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion U.S. Women’s National Team on Friday, July 10 at 11 a.m. ET. All fans are invited to celebrate along the parade route which will be the Canyon of Heroes, along Broadway from the Battery to City Hall.

A special program will be held at City Hall following the parade, and fans can visit nyc.gov/parade for a chance to attend.

The parade will honor the USA following its historic run at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup that culminated with a 5-2 victory against Japan on July 5 to give the country its third title, and become the only nation to achieve that feat.

– Lozil

2015 WWC: Three Stars for the Red White and Blue: United States 5 – 2 Japan

I’m going to apologize from the get-go but this post is going to be a serious lovefest. I’m beyond thrilled that the World Cup trophy has come back to the States after a sixteen-year drought. And what a final! After a disheartening conversation with some guys about how women’s soccer was boring, Carli Lloyd’s fifteen-minute response was music to my ears. If this is boring, I’ll take it!

2015 WWC: United States Wins It All!

The US has won their first Women’s World Cup since 1999! Recap after our tears of joy subside (aka in a day or two). USA! USA! USA! USA!

– Lozil

2015 WWC: England Makes History Against Germany

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What a difference a few days makes! England beat Germany 1-0 in extra time for a third place finish in the Women’s World Cup. It is the first time they’ve ever beat Germany in 21 meetings.

The Daily Drool 2015 WWC: Canada’s Melissa Tancredi

I can’t believe the Women’s World Cup final is today! Seems like this whole adventure just started. I would be remiss if I didn’t feature host nation Canada today after they put on such a great tournament. Striker Melissa currently plays for the Chicago Red Stars. She has represented Canada at the senior level since 2004. Tanc is also a chiropractor. She earned her doctorate last year and was co-valedictorian of her class. You can learn more about her journey with the national team here.