Is Allie Long adopting a puppy?

The Portland Thorns and U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder tweeted a photo of herself cradling a black-and-white puppy while in Houston at Animal Planet’s celebration of all things adorable, the annual Puppy Bowl.

Meet Matilda, who could be some kind of Border Collie or terrier mix, all cuddly.

She thanks Animal Planet and the Puppy Bowl, adding, “I fell in love. I hope I get to take Matilda home.”

Here she is with the puppy:

Thank you @AnimalPlanet @PuppyBowl2017 I fell in love. I hope I get to take Matilda home. [?] [?] pic.twitter.com/u57NHTRpVt

— Allie Long (@ALLIE_LONG) February 6, 2017

You could almost see this coming. On Saturday, Long tweeted:

How do I find the puppies for the @PuppyBowl2017 I want one now[?]

— Allie Long (@ALLIE_LONG) February 4, 2017

And this, in an exchange about puppies: 

Better question, do the puppies need a babysitter or a friend to play with @PuppyBowl2017 [?]

— Allie Long (@ALLIE_LONG) February 4, 2017

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