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In Pictures: USWNT Victory Tour vs Portugal

The US Women’s National Team came to Lincoln Financial Field and played a friendly against Portugal. The fans were loud and showing their support not only for the team or favorite player but the campaign for Equal Pay. If you were not one of the record breaking attendance record guests, please check out the photos below.

Photos by Marjorie Elzey

 

Captain Carli Lloyd lead the women in to the locker room after the warm-ups.

 

Jill Ellis watching the opening ceremonies at Lincoln Financial Field.

 

Carli Llyod hold up the World Cup Trophy after the walkout and places it on a pedestal.

 

US Women’s National Team

 

Christen Press handles the ball with slight pressure from Monica Mendes.

 

Tobin Heath jumps to avoid a slide tackle by Portugal’s Mónica Mendes.

 

Julie Ertz is in position to take on Portugal’s Captain, Cláudia Neto (7).

 

Allie Long makes a pass.

 

Carli Lloyd leaps in the air, under pressure from Ana Borges, to get control of the ball for a shot on goal.

 

Ana Rita Oliveira deflects the shot on goal taken by Carli Lloyd.

 

The US Women celebrate the first goal of the game.

 

Alex Morgan

 

Allie Long

 

Julie Ertz get the heads the ball in the air.

 

Even after being taken down, Casey Short still defends the ball against Carolina Mendes.

 

Carli Lloyd chases down a ball going to wards for a shot on goal.

 

Fan celebrate with the US Team after a goal in the 2nd half.

 

Julie Ertz receives the ball in midfield.

 

Lindsey Horan battled past Fátima Pinto, looking for the pass to a teammate near the goal.

 

Fan hold up signs supporting the Equal Pay movement.

 

Members form the US Team showing their appreciation to the fans after the final whistle.

 

Jill Ellis walks off the field after the game.

 

Megan Rapinoe enjoying the fans while at Lincoln Financial Field.

 

Christen Press

 

Fans at the Victory Tour.

 

Fans at the Victory Tour.

 

A fan is ready to support Carli Lloyd in becoming an NFL kicker.

 

A Fan showing support for Equal Pay by using the Flyer’s Mascot Gritty.

 

Fans show support for the US Women’s fight for Equal Pay.

 

Julie Ertz takes time so sign autographs and thank fans for coming to the game to support them.

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