The United States women’s national team joined arms with England for a moment of solidarity in honor of victims of sexual abuse Friday ahead of their international friendly match in London.
Players from both countries gathered in the center circle inside the iconic Wembley Stadium before the match wearing teal armbands and carrying a banner that read “PROTECT THE PLAYERS.” The players held the banner while taking a picture on the pitch while the lights along the stadium’s arch were lit in teal.
The USWNT is currently in Europe for a two-game tour, which will continue against Spain on Oct. 11 at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona.
