Young Women Fill Airport To Greet USWNT Member, Royals Star

Jul 16, 2019, 8:12 PM | Updated: 8:22 pm

KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Fans, mostly inspired young women, filled the Salt Lake airport to welcome Kelley O’Hara back from her World Cup victory with the U.S. Women’s National team Tuesday evening.

O’Hara and her teammate Christen Press have been with the U.S. Women’s National Team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup where they capitalized on the opportunity and connected for a goal during the semifinals before going on to claim the title of world champions.

Upon the teams return to the United States, a ticker-tape parade was held for the USWNT. During the parade, O’Hara shared a moment with a fan that later went viral.

A great moment from today's parade — after @kelleymohara tweeted out she'd give bonus points to any fan that brought her a beverage, someone comes through. It's a sign of genuineness from her that I thought is worth sharing. This was toward the end of the Canyon of Heroes. pic.twitter.com/gXbCNivUIe

— Nate Dowdle (@NateDowdle) July 10, 2019

O’Hara, who appeared shocked and thrilled to see so many fans waiting at the airport, spent time signing autographs and taking photos with everyone.

. @kelleymohara spent lots of time talking with young fans who assured her they would be cheering her on this Friday at the @UtahRoyalsFC game! pic.twitter.com/1NrCaTM9tH

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 17, 2019

She spent plenty of time talking with young female soccer fans about the experience of the World Cup and thanking them for support.

O’Hara also reminded them to come watch the Royals take on Portland Thorns FC this Friday.

O’Hara and Press, along with the Utah Royals, will be holding a press conference and answering questions about their time at the World Cup Wednesday afternoon.

Young @UtahRoyalsFC fans are waiting for @kelleymohara’s arrival in #SaltLakeCity ⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/fUB54gM1RW

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 17, 2019