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tonio_niel: we are back on home soil and we brought our new friend along! Can't wait to see everyone at the parade
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katiebolton14: that last month had to be one of my favourites times I've had in my whole 24 years of being on this earth, the people I got to meet an places I saw where amazing! So proud of you and the team for winning again, love you all!
↳tonio_niel: thank you for coming and supporting us all! All I had to do was look for you in the crowd and I instantly felt better
↳katiebolton14: love you forever and always
alexmorgan13: proud and honoured to have played alongside you at this world cup, you went out there and kicked some major butt. Love you
↳tonio_niel: couldn't have some it without you babe, love you too
username: well done girls!
username: another win for the US!
tobinheath: one of the best tournaments I've played in and I have to thank you for that Toni, I don't know if you realised but the way you handle yourself and act around others in these situations makes everyone better
↳christenpress: I have to agree with Tobin, the fact you were so calm and collected made everyone feel more at ease and comfortable. You really helped us all settle into our skin
↳tonio_niel: that means so much to hear from you guys, you have all been such an inspiration for me not only as a player but a person too
carlillyod: my hat comes off to you Toni, not many rookie players can come into a tournament with that much criticism and perform the way you did, I can't wait to see what the future hold for you
↳tonio_niel: thank you for everything Carli, your guidance has helped me massively
username: I've followed you for a couple of years now and I've always found your fitness journey to be incredibly inspirational. Watching you play the sport you love and succeed the way you have has been amazing, I hope to continue to see you grow and inspire the next generation that with hard work you can achieve all the dream you want.
↳tonio_niel: I don't know what to say, thank you for following my journey for as long as you have it really makes everything I do a little more worthwhile when I read comments like this.
malpugh: even though it was your first World Cup just like it was mine, you really helped calm me down and stay focused on what was needed, always asking if I was okay and checking up if I was getting anxious. Thank you for being my camp mom again
↳tonio_niel: I love you little Mally and I'll always be your mom away from home, no matter where I am
mamaB: watching you grow into the beautiful woman you are today is the best blessing a mother could ask for. You inspire so many little girls that they can be who they want. Forever you mamaB
↳tonio_niel: I love you mom
username: am I the only one tearing up reading all these comments?
↳username: nope, I'm right there with you