LA Times · Jun 27, 2015
U.S. women's soccer team does learn of marriage ruling
Abby Wambach acknowledges the fans after the U.S. defeated China, 1-0, in a Women's World Cup quarterfinal game Friday in Ottawa. (Andre Ringuette / Freestyle Photo / Getty Images)U.S. Coach Jill Ellis says she's kept her players in a protective "bubble" during this Women's World Cup, rarely allowing news from the outside world to seep in.
But the team was well aware the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of same-sex marriage, with many players reacting happily on social media before the team's 1-0 win over China in the tournament quarterfinals.