Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2010) - Sk Blue FC, the inaugural champions of
Women's Professional Soccer, was honored by President Barack Obama in a ceremony Thursday in the East Room of the
White House. "This is a pretty exciting time for soccer in America," Obama said. "This team came
together when it counted. No matter what obstacles they faced. No matter what disappointment and distractions they
had to deal with, they had each other's backs and they stayed focused on the ultimate goal. And that's what teams
do."
Sky Blue captain and its 2009 coach, Christie Rampone, presented Obama with
a Sky Blue jersey with the number "09" and "Obama" across the back. "This recognition
is huge for us on the female side," said Rampone. "It's the next step for us. The buzz around the country
is there's a lot of people supporting and watching the World Cup. Hopefully, that can transfer to the women's side."
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