Fans turned out at Pratt and Whitney Stadium to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team beat Portugal in a friendly match Sunday. Their performance gave thrills and inspiration for young girls in our state.

Excitement is in the air in East Hartford with fans cheering on the USWNT as they took on Portugal. Young fans like Emma Hinckley, of Ellington, say seeing the women play is inspiring for her.

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“It's helpful for me because then I can, like, do it in my games too,” she said.

There were many young soccer players taking it all in as they watched they watch the team beat Portugal 3-1.

“It’s crazy to see like your idols just like here on the field in real life, like they’re actual real people. I’m this close to them in

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