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StickyBun · 08-06-2023, 10:18 AM

Yep, I know.....soccer. :p But I pay attention to the good ol' USA teams come World Cup time for both women's and men's (when the men actually make it IN to the World Cup). Rough times for the USWNT. Underperforming. Getting real criticism for the first time and its been interesting to see how poorly they've faded that criticism. Carli Lloyd gave them some straight talk and they cried like babies....as did their fans. Welcome to the big leagues and expectations, its part of the territory. Better get some tougher skin when you underperform like this.

Extra time against Sweden......rooting for them (USA).

08-06-2023, 10:33 AM

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.

08-06-2023, 10:51 AM

Quote: @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.

08-06-2023, 10:53 AM

Quote: @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.

08-06-2023, 01:19 PM

Deer in the headlights...

08-06-2023, 02:03 PM

It's a bummer but sometimes you have to realize when your time is up and the newbies are getting valuable experience. Also other countries are investing more resources in their teams.

08-06-2023, 03:20 PM

Quote: @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.

08-06-2023, 03:51 PM

I’m just glad they are getting paid more now.

08-06-2023, 04:06 PM

They were clearly talented, experienced and capable.

I only watched the game versus Portugal. But something was off and they didn't look right.

It'll come out in the days ahead.

08-06-2023, 04:45 PM

This was not much a "US team" with many of them not demonstrating any kind of US pride or respect. No one has to love the USA, but if you do not and you have issues with it, don't put on the jersey and represent the country. Embarrassing to see players from other countries so prideful during their national anthem and then many of our players being totally disrespectful to ours.