The US women’s team struggled to contain Thailand's formidable attack. Yet, the team's 13-0 defeat reflected a larger problem: women's football isn't supported like men's soccer. Thailand has a less well-funded program than the US team. The federations would rather give resources to their male counterparts that support women's footbal.
United States wins its first game at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019.
The United States took the title of tournament winner after their record-breaking 13-0 win against Thailand. After defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in July 7, the United States women's team is now third. The Dutch were making their debut at the tournament after making it to the finals last year. Other newcomers to the tournament include South Africa, Chile, Scotland, and Jamaica.
Alex Morgan scored five goals to open the U.S. Women’s national soccer league. She has now scored 26 goals this year. She was the 32nd different US player to score at the World Cup. France and Germany have more. Carli Lloyd, Michelle Akers and Michelle Akers were the other players who scored hat-tricks in support of the USA. Alex Morgan's first goal tied the record for five goals in a World Cup match. She shared it with Michelle Akers.
Morgan scores five goals
The USA women's soccer team began their defense of their title against Thailand in style. Morgan scored five goals in halftime, matching the record set four years ago by Michelle Akers against Canada. Thailand only managed two goals in the first period, while the US had 27 percent possession. In the second period, Thailand was outshot 15-1 by the U.S. The U.S. won, but Thailand did not let this lead slip.
Five goals were scored in the United States' victory against Thailand, with two coming from the penalty spot. Morgan was the one to score the first goal, guiding in a free kick following a pass from Crystal Dunn. The second came from Mewis, who had played out wide before being tripped by Morgan and guiding her shot into the box. Morgan also assisted Lavelle with her second goal. Both goalies scored within the final minute of the match.
Goalkeeper Sukanya Chor Charoenying
Sukanyachor Charoenying (thai goalkeeper) was at her best in the United States' net against Thailand. It kept the score low. She was called upon to make a series of saves and a ball that whizzed past her was eventually tipped over by the United States. The score so thrilled the pro-American crowd they started a chorus of "Go USA!" The game went on for over an hour.
Carli Lloyd stood by the USWNT's win over Thailand. Carli Lloyd was the one who defended the United States' players. The United States goalkeeper thanked Lloyd for offering words of encouragement. Lloyd was also thanked.
In the United States, there is a pay gap between men and women soccer.
On Sunday, the U.S. Women's Soccer Team shocked the world with an amazing 2-0 win over the Netherlands. The women have won four World Cups, while the men have yet to do so. In addition to winning four titles, women have never earned the same amount of money as men. This is one reason why the U.S. Soccer Federation has not paid women the same amount as men.
While the US's recent performance is the best example of the gender pay disparity in soccer, it has been controversial for years. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently praised the team's victory over Thailand of 13-0. The US women have scored more goals in World Cup games than the Thai women, which is a record for any country.