[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud 
the incredible talent of the United States Women's National Soccer 
Team, which secured their fourth World Cup title this Sunday, July 7.
  The commitment, athleticism, and drive of these women brought our 
Nation together to cheer them on as they truly dominated match after 
match.
  The team scored 26 goals in their seven matches and allowed only 
three goals during the entire tournament, making them the highest 
scoring team in tournament history.
  I would like to personally recognize the efforts of goalkeeper Alyssa 
Naeher and defender Ali Krieger, both alumnae of Pennsylvania State 
University.
  Naeher denied England a critical penalty shot in the semifinals, 
sending the United States to the championship round where the team 
outran, outshot, and outplayed the Netherlands Women's National Team to 
win 2-0.
  Krieger said, ``We were ready for the moment.''
  She, along with their 21 other teammates, delivered and brought home 
a hard-fought and well-deserved victory for the United States, 
rightfully earning the title of champions.

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