Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley announced Friday afternoon that World Cup star and Queen City native Rose Lavelle would be coming home for a celebration on Fountain Square on July 19.

FC Cincinnati simultaneously announced the visit, saying the World Cup champion would be honored in Cincinnati Thursday and Friday.

"FC Cincinnati fans at next Thursday night’s game will get the region’s first opportunity to congratulate the Queen City’s favorite star when she is recognized at halftime of the against D.C. United at Nippert Stadium," the team said in a news release.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m., and the night’s festivities will also include a free “Party at the Pitch” on Sheakley Lawn that starts at 5:30 p.m., the team said.

The team said a celebration is planned for noon Friday in Fountain Square. The event at Fountain Square is free to the public.

The former Cincinnati United Premier and Mount Notre Dame High School standout scored a goal for the U.S. Women's National Team in the 69th minute of Sunday's FIFA Women's World Cup final to give USWNT a 2-0 lead against The Netherlands.

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