USMNT Dedicates 'One Nation' Video to Victims of Orlando Shooting

The U.S. Soccer slogan has taken on greater meaning in the days following the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub that claimed the lives of 49 people.

The U.S. men's national team honored the victims with a tribute video released Wednesday, a day before its Copa America quarterfinal match against Ecuador, with special focus on the concept of "one nation."

Below is a transcription of the team's message:

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What happened in Orlando was senseless, and our hearts are with everyone affected. Some people, unfortunately, believe in hate. They want to silence the voices of people who look differently, think differently and love differently than they do. Most of all, they want us to feel divided and alone. But you are not alone. We are not alone. We have always been one nation, one team, but this week, we are simply one nation.

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Update: Thursday, June 16

Michael Bradley honored the victims again on Thursday with a rainbow-colored captain's armband for the team's quarterfinal match against Ecuador:

[U.S. Soccer, Twitter]