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We asked USWNT paradegoers their favorite moment was from the team's World Cup victory run - here's what they said

Alexandra Licata   

We asked USWNT paradegoers their favorite moment was from the team's World Cup victory run - here's what they said
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The U.S. Women's National Team created some incredible moments en route to winning the World Cup.

  • The United States Women's National Team won their second consecutive FIFA Women's World Cup in France. It was their fourth World Cup championship overall.
  • To celebrate the victory, New York City held a ticker-tape parade on Wednesday.
  • We asked fans at the parade to share their favorite moments of the tournament. They chose goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's epic penalty save, the unapologetic attitude the team had from the beginning, and more.
  • Follow all of our Women's World Cup coverage here.
  • Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

New York City crowds on Wednesday lined Broadway Avenue from Battery Park to City Hall with one purpose - to see the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup champions and cheer on the members of the United States Women's Soccer Team.

The team didn't get to this point on sheer luck, nor did it happen without facing adversity. The team faced backlash on multiple occasions, from demanding equal pay to celebrating unapologetically after every goal they scored. Yet, it was some of those moments that resonated with the nation the most. 

We talked to some fans who lined the streets to celebrate the USWNT's victory to find out what their favorite moment was.

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