Cincinnati honors soccer star Rose Lavelle, declare July 19 Rose Lavelle Day

Rose Lavelle, the U.S. women’s soccer hero and Cincinnati native, has been honored with her own day. In front of throngs of fans gathered on Fountain Square Friday, local officials and FC Cincinnati celebrated Lavelle, whose goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup secured the win for the U.S. national team. To honor the star athlete, city and county leaders presented proclamations declaring July 19 “Rose Lavelle Day.”