President congratulates U.S. Women's National Team on World Cup victory

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President Obama called the U.S.A. Women's National Soccer Team Tuesday, July 7, 2015 to congratulate them on Sunday's victory in the World Cup Final. (Whitehouse)

WASHINGTON (KGO) -- President Obama called the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Tuesday afternoon to congratulate them on Sunday's victory in the World Cup Final and for "displaying the strength and spirit that makes our country great - in front of the largest soccer audience in American TV history." A video posted on Twitter shows the joyous call.

Watch @POTUS call the @USSoccer_WNT to congratulate them on their World Cup victory. #OneNationOneTeam https://t.co/uIty0Gu5Dg
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 7, 2015

The president applauded Coach Jill Ellis for her leadership during this remarkable run and noted Carli Lloyd's extraordinary hat-trick and early goal, which set the tone for the team's convincing victory. Obama says he looks forward to welcoming the team to the White House to celebrate their championship.

What a win for Team USA! Great game @CarliLloyd! Your country is so proud of all of you. Come visit the White House with the World Cup soon.
— President Obama (@POTUS) July 6, 2015

No date has been set for the team to celebrate at the White House, but the president has invited them to visit.

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The parade will be held up the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan, after the team defeated Japan 5-2 on Sunday in Canada to win the World Cup.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS ON THE WORLD! pic.twitter.com/qqc1rp9RJk
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 7, 2015

Thank you, Los Angeles! #BestFansInTheWorld #IBelieveThatWeJustWon pic.twitter.com/NVSlIphLEp
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 7, 2015

Props to @sydneyleroux for pulling off the team selfie on stage at #LALive. #Skillz pic.twitter.com/VecjtC8ssi
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) July 7, 2015