To the World Cup Finals we go.
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How these fearless World Cup champions put 'The U' in the USWNT
LYON, France — There is going to be a “30 for 30” made one day about the 2019 United States women’s national team, although they might just be fine replaying either of the ones made about the University of Miami football teams, or any other in-your-face, rub-some-the-wrong-way, fearless packs of champions.
This was a World Cup where the Americans won the title while also focusing on the fight for equality for female athletes, particularly around the world where investment and respect lag considerably behind U.S. standards.
Yet their greatest impact on society may come from their brashness, their ferociousness and their absolute enjoyment in rattling societal norms of how women are supposed to play and how they are supposed to speak.
There’s probably never been a women’s team like it, certainly not with this big of a following.
This wasn’t a “you go, girl” kind of team. It was more “listen up, we’ve got something to say right after we completely annihilate our opponent” team.
It was most certainly a message to everyone else. And based on how many teams looked terrified during the first 15 minutes of their game against the Americans (the U.S. scored early in six of them), it likely worked.
LYON, France — There is going to be a “30 for 30” made one day about the 2019 United States women’s national team, although they might just be fine replaying either of the ones made about the University of Miami football teams, or any other in-your-face, rub-some-the-wrong-way, fearless packs of champions.
This was a World Cup where the Americans won the title while also focusing on the fight for equality for female athletes, particularly around the world where investment and respect lag considerably behind U.S. standards.
Yet their greatest impact on society may come from their brashness, their ferociousness and their absolute enjoyment in rattling societal norms of how women are supposed to play and how they are supposed to speak.
There’s probably never been a women’s team like it, certainly not with this big of a following.
This wasn’t a “you go, girl” kind of team. It was more “listen up, we’ve got something to say right after we completely annihilate our opponent” team.
It was most certainly a message to everyone else. And based on how many teams looked terrified during the first 15 minutes of their game against the Americans (the U.S. scored early in six of them), it likely worked.
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018
UnAmerican Brats.
If you are getting paid to Represent The Great USA, you should do it for the people and not grandstand for attention with Political intentions.
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If you are getting paid to Represent The Great USA, you should do it for the people and not grandstand for attention with Political intentions.
👎
CommodoreOriginal Crew16,165 postsSince 2018
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