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US Women’s football team return to New York ticker tape parade after World Cup triumph

After steam rolling Japan 5-2 in one side final, the US Women’s side returned to a glorious reception in New York.

With the streets crammed with fans, the UNSWNT were granted a ticker tape parade, the first to be given to any US female sports side. An honour that speaks volumes of how far the game has advaced across the pond.

Here’s the best of the pics….