The USA women's soccer team triumphed over Japan in the FIFA World Cup finals in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada just over the weekend. The team's forward, Abby Wambach helped the US team garner a 5-2 score over the Asian finalist team.
This is what the #USWNT locker room looked like after winning the World Cup!
A photo posted by U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) on Jul 5, 2015 at 11:25pm PDT
After the final whistle blow, Wambach ran to the sidelines to celebrate the victory with her wife, Sarah Huffman. As Huffman bent over the extremely high railings, the couple shared a passionate and loving lip lock. The two also shared a loving embrace as photographers captured the intimate moments on camera.
Yas team USA #usa #abbywambach #wifeylove A photo posted by Suzi Ji (@suzi_ji) on Jul 6, 2015 at 3:35pm PDT
The kiss not only marks the triumphant win of Abby Wambach's team against Japan. The 35-year-old soccer superstar has actually disclosed that the World Cup match would be her last - which signifies her last chance to win the title as well.
When you hold it in your arms, you know it's real. #WorldCupChampions #ThreeStars
A photo posted by U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) on Jul 5, 2015 at 8:00pm PDT
Although Wambach stayed on the sidelines for most of the game, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year was warmly greeted by the stadium as she stepped out on the field for a substitution on the 79th minute. As the clock ticked, fans lovingly supported as Carli Lloyd (who scored a hat-trick within the first 16 minutes of the game) handed her captain's armband to Wambach.
A video posted by Jen (@crossfitjen_820) on Jul 5, 2015 at 6:08pm PDT
Wambach has been dubbed the "soul" of the U.S. team. In fact, Abby has scored the most international goals (183 to be exact) than any player of any gender in soccer history.
The loving moment between Huffman and Wambach comes just a little over a week after the historic decision of the US Supreme Court ruling to legalize same sex marriage over the 50 states of the nation.
WE...together #USWNT23 and #BestFansInTheWorld, are World Cup Champions. #OneNationOneTeam
A photo posted by U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) on Jul 5, 2015 at 6:41pm PDT
Fans loved the public display of affection between the Wambach and Huffman - noting that the emotional moment was a "perfect tribute" to the recent ruling. Sarah Huffman and Abby Wambach tied the knot in Hawaii back in 2013. Twitter users shared supportive sentiments on the win, as well as Wambach's loving moments with Huffman, with the hashtag, #LoveWins. Check out the tweets below!
Sweet photo, post #USWNT victory: @AbbyWambach kisses her wife, now respected nationwide https://t.co/We2DeD89kt pic.twitter.com/71OrRKE0Ug — Freedom to Marry (@freedomtomarry) July 6, 2015
This Video Of US World Cup Winner Abby Wambach Rushing To Kiss Her Wife Will Warm Your Heart https://t.co/S3gksew0az #topprog #lgbt #USWNT
— Gay Civil Rights (@gaycivilrights) July 6, 2015
I hope younger people GET how huge it is that @AbbyWambach can kiss her wife in the stands on FOXTV and it's no big thing #Progress — Carolyn Hinsey (@CarolynHinsey) July 6, 2015
Watching Abby Wambach kiss her wife after winning the World Cup on repeat. Look how far we've come. #LoveWins #USWNT https://t.co/UHtqpXKNnj — Alex Goldschmidt (@alexandergold) July 6, 2015
Wambach kisses wife on national television and camera doesn't cut away. It zooms in. We've come a long way, folks. — Brigid Black (@brigidblack) July 6, 2015
ABBY WAMBACH KISSING HER WIFE, A UNION NOW RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT THE USA, IS A PRETTY NICE ENDING TO THIS WORLD CUP https://t.co/1nfhQxGY38 — Ellie Hall (@ellievhall) July 6, 2015
