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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Could Get Ticker-Tape Parade

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Correction appended, July 6

If one New York politician gets her wish, the U.S. Women’s soccer team might just get a hero’s welcome in the big apple.

Manhattan borough president Gale Brewer has written an open letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio asking him to plan a ticker-tape parade for the victorious team in the city’s “Canyon of Heroes,” a stretch of Broadway in downtown Manhattan where New York sports teams have been feted in the past.

“New York City has a strong history of honoring sports achievements in the Canyon of Heroes,” Brewer wrote, “but has never held a parade to honor a women’s team. Our newest soccer champions represent an opportunity for New York to recognize that heroes and role models come in all genders.”

Mayor de Blasio’s spokeswoman Karen Hinton responded in a statement to TIME: “The Mayor’s Office congratulates the U.S. Women’s World Cup Championship team on its tremendous achievement, and is currently exploring logistics and talking with the team and other partners about a possible ticker-tape parade.”

Recent honorees of ticker-tape parades in the Canyon of Heroes include the New York Giants for their Super Bowl wins in 2008 and ’12, and the New York Yankees for their World Series wins in 2000 and ’09.

Correction: The original version of the photo caption accompanying this story incorrectly identified the players pictured on the left and the right. They are Alex Morgan and Whitney Engen.

See the Best Moments From U.S. Soccer’s Victory in the World Cup Final

Lauren Holiday #12 and Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States celebrate with teammates after Lloyd scores her second goal against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
Lauren Holiday and Carli Lloyd celebrate with teammates after Lloyd scores her second goal against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Rich Lam—Getty Images
Carli Lloyd of the United States celebrates her second goal of the first half with teammates during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Final match between USA and Japan in Vancouver, on 05 July 2015.
Carli Lloyd of the United States celebrates her second goal against Japan, in the first half the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Bob Frid—EPA
Finals - USA vs Japan
Lauren Holiday celebrates her goal against Japan during the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Carmen Jaspersen—EPA
Japan's goalkeeper Kaihori Ayumi fails to hold the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 final match between USA and Japan, at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, 05 July 2015. The USA won the match.
Japan's goalkeeper Kaihori Ayumi fails to hold the ball during the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Carmen Jaspersen—EPA
Jul 5, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; United States midfielder Tobin Heath (17) celebrates with midfielder Morgan Brian (14) after scoring against Japan during the second half of the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Tobin Heath celebrates with midfielder Morgan Brian after scoring against Japan during the second half of the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, on July 5, 2015.Erich Schlegel—USA Today Sports
United States' Heather O'Reilly, right, hugs Megan Rapinoe (15) after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Heather O'Reilly hugs Megan Rapinoe after the U.S.A. beat Japan 5-2 in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Elaine Thompson—AP
VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Fans cheer in the second half between the United States and Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Fans cheer in the second half of the match between the U.S. and Japan, in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Ronald Martinez—Getty Images
USA midfielder Tobin Heath (C) celebrates her goal during the final football match between USA and Japan during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFEFRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Tobin Heath celebrates her goal against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Franck Fife—AFP/Getty Images
Jul 5, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; United States midfielder Carli Lloyd (10) reacts after defeating Japan in the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium. United States won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Carli Lloyd reacts after defeating Japan in the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015.Erich Schlegel—USA Today Sports
Abby Wambach of the United States celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
Abby Wambach celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Dennis Grombkowski—Getty Images
Alex Morgan of the United States celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Alex Morgan celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Kevin C. Cox—Getty Images
The United States Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
The U.S.A. Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Elaine Thompson—AP
VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
Abby Wambach celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the final match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Dennis Grombkowski—Getty Images

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