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Rapinoe accepts Congress invite on U.S. behalf

Megan Rapinoe has accepted an invitation for the U.S. women's soccer team to celebrate its World Cup victory with a visit to Congress.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he looks forward to scheduling a time when "these inspiring women can come to the nation's capital."

I heard Megan Rapinoe @mPinoe-one of the #USWNT's co-captains and stars of the tournament-has accepted my invitation to come to the Senate to celebrate their World Cup victory.

I'm looking forward to scheduling a time when these inspiring women can come to the nation's capital.