OT: USWNT Soccer

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So, nobody got to rip the shirt off and show us the sports bra then, I take it?

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Couldn't have happened to a nicer group of gals, err...whatever you want to call them 

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If there's a team we're supposed to unite around, that more people secretly wanted to face plant, I can't think of one....myself included. 

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@StickyBun said:

@1VikesFan said:

@StickyBun said:
A draw, lol.....brutal. I hate the tie games. They had some opportunities in ET to win it. Penalty kicks are so bogus, just straight up luck almost.

Hate em too but the US missed two wide open shots in the PK's.

Yep, seemed to choke. What a loss. Let's see if the sports media makes excuses or gives real criticism like they should. Rapinoe looks washed. Earliest exit in USA Women's history. Little doubt the rest of the world has caught up to the USWNT.

Aren’t all OT penalty kicks wide open shots.  They were more worried about teaching us all something than representing their country.

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Genuinely had no idea the women's world cup was happening. And I consume a LOT of sports. Shows how clued into soccer I am.

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Good, now that they're done "representing" America they can move to a place that will respect their choices more. 

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Not surprising, but most of the articles today from the young sports media is full of whataboutisms, defending Megan Rapinoe, calling out the 'haters' that are giving the team criticism, etc. Disappointing they can't see their own biases with this and how onion-skinned they are coming across. 

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I would say this pretty much sums up my feelings on this matter.

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@mgobluevikes said:
If there's a team we're supposed to unite around, that more people secretly wanted to face plant, I can't think of one....myself included. 

Yup.  Had no idea it was happening till I saw this today.  And it seems fitting IMO.

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@1VikesFan said:

@StickyBun said:

@1VikesFan said:

@StickyBun said:
A draw, lol.....brutal. I hate the tie games. They had some opportunities in ET to win it. Penalty kicks are so bogus, just straight up luck almost.

Hate em too but the US missed two wide open shots in the PK's.

Yep, seemed to choke. What a loss. Let's see if the sports media makes excuses or gives real criticism like they should. Rapinoe looks washed. Earliest exit in USA Women's history. Little doubt the rest of the world has caught up to the USWNT.

I personally believe the biggest problem is their coach. Vlatko did a horrible job, not only putting this team together but also preparing them for the WC. Their lineup was confusing to say the least, it was like he just pulled names out of a hat said okay you play today. Agree Sticky, Rapinoe had no business being on this team, much less actually playing.

Oh well, they now have 4 years to prepare for the next one. I guess 2 years if you count the Olympics. 

Some of the coaching decisions made no sense. Yeah there is time for adjustments and planning to move forward.