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The United States Women’s National Soccer Team’s (USWNT) victory in the FIFA WWC 2023 has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the hearts of fans and fellow athletes alike. Along with the fans and supporters, the triumph sparked an outpouring of admiration & support from alpine skiing legend, Lindsey Vonn, & joining her, another alpine skiing queen, Mikaela Shiffrin congratulates the team and the players of the team.

From taking to their Instagram stories to posting on Twitter, both skiing sensations sent heartfelt congratulations to the Women’s Team, celebrating the team’s astounding achievement on the global stage. Recently, Shiffrin took to Twitter and reposted a post from the “U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team” official account with a cheering cute caption. Let us see what she wrote.

Mikaela Shiffrin congratulates UNSWT on their victory

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A few hours ago, both alpine skier sensations reposted USWNT victory posts with “congratulations” on their Instagram stories. Lindsey’s love & support for her motherland have been previously witnessed in her previous IG posts. 

And now, On 22nd July 2023, Mikaela Shiffrin took to Twitter & reposted USWNT’s official post. With an enthusiastic cheer, she applauded the 22-year-old star, Sophia Smith and captioned, “SOPHIAAAAA @sophsssmith“. The bond between skiing sensations and the USWNT proves that greatness recognizes greatness, and they are all united in celebrating the Women’s Team’s incredible triumph on the global stage.

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand, has been an enthralling event. The U.S. team showcased their dominance, almost exclusively controlling the ball throughout the match.

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Turning point of the game needs to be heard!

The win for Sophia, the star and biggest hope for the upcoming WWC years, wasn’t a cakewalk to follow. When Morgan executed a delightful flick, and Sophia Smith capitalized with the game’s opening goal, Smith later added a scrappy second goal. However, a lengthy VAR review initially raised tension over an alleged offside in the buildup, the team 

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Following this, Lindsey Horan sealed the deal with a third goal, leaving less than 15 minutes on the clock. Vietnam’s super-low defensive block proved to be a vexing challenge for the Americans. They have always struggled to make their win, but with turns and twists, the U.S. emerged victorious. With this, the team displayed their prowess on the field and reinforces their status as a formidable force in women’s football.

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