Pelosi Applauds U.S. Women's Soccer Team For 'Patriotism,' Invites Players To Capitol

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) congratulated the U.S. Womens National Team for their inspiring victory over the Netherlands in the Womens World Cup on Sunday.

Congrats to @uswnt for winning w/ strength, unity & patriotism, Pelosi tweeted after the team secured their fourth World Cup title. By popular, bipartisan demand & with @USRepKCastor &@RepLaHood, co-chairs of Soccer Caucus, Im pleased to invite the players to the US Capitol as a team or individually to celebrate your inspiring victory.

Congrats to @uswnt for winning w/ strength, unity & patriotism. By popular, bipartisan demand & with @USRepKCastor & @RepLaHood, co-chairs of Soccer Caucus, Im pleased to invite the players to the US Capitol as a team or individually to celebrate your inspiring victory.

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Congrats to @uswnt for winning w/ strength, unity & patriotism. By popular, bipartisan demand & with @USRepKCastor & @RepLaHood , co-chairs of Soccer Caucus, Im pleased to invite the players to the US Capitol as a team or individually to celebrate your inspiring victory.
Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 8, 2019

Pelosi added in a separate tweet that the womens team showed the world their greatness now show them the money, adding the hashtag fair pay.

Team co-captain Megan Rapinoe made waves last month when she said she would not be going to the f**king White House if her team were to win the World Cup.

Were not gonna be invited, she added. I doubt it.

Rapinoe and other team members have been open about their disdain for President Donald Trump and many of the policies his administration stands for. The star midfielder, who is gay, has advocated for equal pay for members of the womens soccer team. She also was the first prominent white or female athlete to kneel during the national anthem in solidarity with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick.

Last month, Rapinoe told Yahoo Sports shes a walking protest when it comes to the Trump administration because of everything I stand for.

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Trump responded to Rapinoes comment that she would not be going to the White House if invited by scolding the star on Twitter.

I am a big fan of the American Team, and Womens Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Trump tweeted last month. Finish the job! We havent yet invited Megan or the team, but I am now inviting the TEAM, win or lose.

He also criticized her for taking a knee, tweeting: Megan should never disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team.

Last month, Rapinoe accepted an invitation from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) for the U.S. Womens National Team to tour the House of Representatives.

Trump congratulated the team on its win on Sunday, tweeting: America is proud of you all!

He added that he was unsure whether he will invite the team to the White House.