It can often take time for casual Americans to warm up to World Cups, men’s or women’s, for better or worse, even USWNT celebrity fans.
In 2011, the interest only heightened after the USWNT’s wild win over Brazil. Four years ago was a bit of a slow burn, not really hitting its peak until Carli Lloyd started taking over in the knockout rounds.
This year, many casuals were immediately drawn in by the sheer madness of beating a team 13-0, which produced widespread interest from sports fans to late-night shows.
But now, after the U.S. beat France 2-1 on Friday in an epic quarterfinal showdown, Americans are definitely tuned in to the Women’s World Cup.
For proof, just check out the number of USWNT celebrity fans posting to social media about the team.
Megan Rapinoe scored two goals, the defense bent but didn’t break and the U.S. moved into the semifinals for the eighth time in eight Women’s World Cups, where it will face England on Tuesday.
An outpouring of support for the USWNT streamed across social media on Friday, with celebrities of all types chiming in to show their love. The only one who wasn’t happy was probably Alexi Lalas, who better get fitted for a dress soon.
"If the U.S. win tomorrow, I will put on a wedding gown and I will pose for a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower."@AlexiLalas is really confident France will beat the U.S. pic.twitter.com/ok5BTcLeQ3
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 28, 2019
Here is a sampling of USWNT celebrity fans who were as pumped as you were after the France game on Friday.
USWNT Celebrity Fans
This first batch of tweets comes from celebrities who were engaged enough to promote the USWNT before the France match even started.
#USA is still in the Women’s World Cup, and they play France today! I’m rooting for you, ladies. Remember, do not use your hands! @USWNT #FIFAWWC #FRAUSA #OneNationOneTeam
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 28, 2019
@USWNT Let’s goooooooo!!!!!
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) June 28, 2019
Let’s goooo!!! @USWNT #USAvFra
— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) June 28, 2019
The rest of these USWNT celebrity fans joined in the explosion of joy for Team USA during and after the match.
I’m dying my hair purple. Let’s go!! #USWMNT #Rapinoe
— Zac Efron (@ZacEfron) June 28, 2019
That was badass! #usa #USAvsFRA @USWNT
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) June 28, 2019
Did y’all see that soccer game today? So proud of the USA Women’s National Soccer team! @USWNT pic.twitter.com/h94JKAdtgU
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) June 29, 2019
Congrats to the ladies of the @USWNT!! What a win! I BELIEVE!
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) June 28, 2019
I mean, @mPinoe is badass. Plain and simple. #FRAUSA #WorldCup2019
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) June 28, 2019
Woohoo!!! What about that win @USWNT !?! Go USA!! #FIFAWFC2019
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) June 29, 2019
And off to the semifinals we go! Another masterful display of grit and determination by the @USWNT. #FRAUSA #FIFAWWC
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 28, 2019
@mPinoe is the truth!
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) June 28, 2019
Mahomes, it should be noted, was also at the USMNT’s Gold Cup match against Panama on Wednesday in Kansas City, which wasn’t the first time he’s been spotted watching soccer.
If these celebrities are any indication, the U.S. officially has Women's World Cup fever.
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