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Politicians cheer on Team USA in World Cup match against Germany

While Team USA may have lost against Germany, they advanced to the Round of 16 and accomplished a more tasking feat — they brought all of Washington together.

US President Barack Obama and Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett (L) watch the 2014 World Cup match between the US and Germany while en route to Minnepolis, Minnesota on June 26, 2014.
US President Barack Obama and Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett (L) watch the 2014 World Cup match between the US and Germany while en route to Minnepolis, Minnesota on June 26, 2014.AFP/Getty Images
By  Abby Borovitz  and  Sarah Muller

Abby Borovitz

Sarah Muller