Joining the flag-waving soccer stars as they rode along the Canyon of Heroes were Mayor de Blasio and the first lady, Chirlane McCray; Governor Cuomo; the TV broadcaster Robin Roberts; and the president of U.S. Soccer, Carlos Cordeiro.

It wasn’t just celebration, though. The players, led by Megan Rapinoe, have used their winning platform to support several causes, and they were true to form yesterday.

One player had a sign that read “Parades are cool, equal play is cooler.” And afterward, at City Hall, Rapinoe delivered a memorable speech, highlighted by messages of both politics and pride — in her teammates and New York.

“This group is so resilient, is so tough, has such a sense of humor,” Rapinoe said. “There’s nothing that can faze this group.”