The Afghan Women’s National Team receive a special message from the #USWNT following an NPR piece that aired regarding a U.S. Department of State effort to empower women and girls through sports. Click on the link below to listen to the NPR piece that spurred a connection between the two teams.

http://www.npr.org/2012/11/28/166005076/afghan-women-make-their-mark-on-the-soccer-field?ft=1&f=1001&sc=tw&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

http://eca.state.gov/programs-initiatives/sports-diplomacy/empowering-women-and-girls-through-sports

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    pretty amazing story! gotta love my USWNT!
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    This is amazing
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    I applaud these women for doing what they want and standing up for their rights.
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