Soccer stars Erin McLeod and Ella Masar get married

Melanie Potter
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NYC Honors Women's World Cup Winners with Parade
NYC Honors Women's World Cup Winners with Parade


Congratulations are in order! Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod and American striker Ella Masar tied the knot fresh off the Women's World Cup.

The couple, who both play for the professional women's soccer team, Houston Dash, have taken to Instagram to fight off internet trolls and declare their love for all to see.

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For all the congratulations, love, and support thank you. Erin and I feel overwhelmed and blessed with everyone that has reached out... Also, to the "other" messages, thank you. Thank you for praying for me and reinforcing my own prayers because as you pray, "Lord please help Ella, allow her to see her sin for loving that woman, for respecting her, being faithful, honoring her, etc ..." Know I am saying the same thing, "my Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing me find my better half, for finding someone that strengthens my faith and allows me to be the person I always imagined. Thank you for teaching me what truly loving someone and others is all about, amen."

A post shared by Ella Masar (@emasar3) on Jul 10, 2015 at 5:51am PDT



Their love has not been without obstacles. Earlier this year, Masar came out publicly in an article focusing on her Christian faith, after receiving homophobic comments on a personal family photo.

But, negativity aside — these champs certainly have a lot to celebrate. World soccer champions and newlyweds (and all in one week)! Party hard ladies!

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