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New York honors U.S. women's World Cup win with parade (13 images)

The U.S. women's soccer team celebrates their World Cup win with a ticker-tape parade at the Canyon of Heroes in New York City on Wednesday. Team USA defeated the Netherlands 2-0 to capture their second straight World Cup title.



Confetti falls on Megan Rapinoe and the players of the United States Women's Soccer team as they celebrate at City Hall. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Rapinoe celebrates with the Women's World Cup Trophy. Rapinoe also won the Golden Boot for scoring the most points in league matches. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Team USA defeated the Netherlands 2-0 to capture their second straight World Cup title. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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During a ceremony at Manhattan's City Hall Plaza, Rapinoe said it's the team's responsibility to make the world a better place. "Yes, we play sports. Yes, we play soccer. Yes, we're female athletes, but we're so much more than that." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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