One of the women on the new World Cup-winning US. Women’s soccer team is from right here in Seymour, Connecticut.
Alyssa Naeher is a backup goalie for Team USA.
Her parents are overjoyed at their daughter’s success after so many years of hard work.
“It was amazing last night. We watched it with family and friends. The excitement was just crazy," John Naeher, Alyssa’s father, said a day over the national team's 5-2 victory over Japan.
Alyssa's mom was also proud.
“For a mom to see your daughter have a dream in her heart and then actually just pursue it and get there, it's amazing” said Donna Lynn Naeher, Alyssa’s mother.
NBC Connecticut’s Leslie Mayes interviewed the Naehers outside Bridgeport Hospital where they gathered Monday morning to celebrate another big day for their family, one of Alyssa’s sisters gave birth just hours after the big game.
“Unbelievable, I don’t know if you can say too many blessings” said a very happy Donna Lynn.
In the Seymour neighborhood the Naehers call home.
Neighbors say Alyssa’s always been a great girl and they’re extremely proud of their hometown champion.
“We’re so excited, we’re so proud. We’ve been following the games because of Alyssa” said Valerie Iott who lives right across the street from the Naeher family home.
“It’s mind-blowing. Small town Seymour won the World Cup” Ethan Lott said.
The community is especially looking forward to when Alyssa returns home to Seymour, to give her and all of Team USA well deserved praise for their victory.
