DENVER- Today, Governor Polis wished Team USA Women’s Soccer team luck in the first game of the Women’s World Cup.
“Coloradans are thrilled to cheer on our Women’s National Soccer Team during the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. Colorado sends our loudest cheers to the two Colorado-trained players: Sophia Smith and team captain Lindsey Horan. We have also long rooted for Colorado’s own Mallory Swanson and wish her a speedy recovery. We know a thing or two about championship-winning teams here in Colorado and we wish Team USA the best as the World Cup kicks off,” said Governor Jared Polis.
Governor Polis met Colorado-born soccer stars Lindsey Horan and Mallory Swanson in 2019. Governor Polis issued a proclamation honoring their achievements as part of the US Women’s National Team World Cup championship team in 2019.
