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32 Reasons The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Is #SquadGoals Defined

Because they're the 23 best friends that anybody could have.

Shannon Rosenberg
by Shannon Rosenberg

BuzzFeed Staff

1. They get really excited to see each other. Like really, really excited.

2. They've mastered the difficult art of taking a group selfie.

3. They come up with the best secret handshakes.

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I could teach you, but then I'd have to kill you.

4. Throw each other raging birthday parties.

5. And are totally cool with borrowing each other's clothes.

6. They always find time to be there for one another.

7. Whether it's to do each other's hair...

8. Tie each other's cleats...

9. Or help each other take super cute pics for Instagram.

10. They like to wear matching outfits on the field,

11. and off the field.

12. Pretty much always.

13. They even wear matching jewelry!

14. They always make time to have a good laugh.

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15. And pull pranks whenever they get the chance.

16. They love each other's children like they're their own.

17. And they wouldn't miss each other's weddings for the world.

18. I mean they seriously do EVERYTHING together.

19. Like traveling the world.

20. Hanging out with Ed Sheeran.

21. Celebrating the holidays.

22. Roasting mallows.

23. And taking super fun ice baths.

24. They even hang out when they're supposed to be playing against each other!

25. And they've basically mastered the quintuple piggy back.

26. They pick each other up when they're down.

27. And push each other to be the best that they can.

28. Because while they may have come together as teammates...

29. First, and foremost, they're best friends.

30. And through all the blood...

31. and all the tears...

32. They've always got each other's backs.

It's a tradition.

Do you believe? Because we do.

Watch the U.S. take on Japan in the FIFA 2015 World Cup Final on Sunday, July 5th at 7 p.m. EST.