Why a Visit to the White House Matters for These Champions

Gotham FC, the reigning NWSL champion, will be the first NWSL team to visit the White House for a championship celebration. President Joe Biden will welcome the team on Monday, reuniting most of last season’s squad — including Ali Krieger, who retired at the end of the year.

“This is such a monumental moment for the NWSL,” Krieger told The Athletic. “I’m so excited the NWSL is getting recognition at the White House and that we’re the very first NWSL championship team to celebrate. This is going to be such a great moment for the team and for us as a whole.”

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While the White House has previously honored the U.S.

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