Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have noticed that the U.S. is pretty pumped up right now for soccer—women’s soccer—and its FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion U.S. Women’s National Team.
From a Google doodle to every morning news show; from the cover of Sports Illustrated to the Canyon of Heroes in New York City, the U.S. is celebrating this group of 23 athletes for a remarkable win and a powerful spirit that many find inspirational.
While this is the U.S. team’s third World Cup win, this 2015 success has its own unique character, as social media has allowed fans to get to know their favorite players and follow them intimately along their journey to victory.
This avalanche of positivity has proven a deep breathe of fresh air.
