The U.S. Women's Deaf National Soccer Team are the World Champions!

Ambassador Ricciardone and his wife Dr. Ricciardone were at the 2nd Deaf World Football Championship

The U.S. beat Russia 1-0 on Saturday to win the gold at the 2nd Deaf World Football Championship. Ambassador Ricciardone and his wife Dr. Ricciardone were at the match to cheer the team on. Now three-time gold medal winners, the women have been undefeated since they began competing internationally in 2005.

Congratulations to the U.S. Women's team and to all of the teams that played.