With a potent attack, the US women's national team had a tough time containing Thailand's powerful attack. Yet, the team's 13-0 defeat reflected a larger problem: women's football isn't supported like men's soccer. While the US team has a well-funded program, Thailand doesn't. The federations would rather divert resources toward their male counterparts than support women's football.
United States wins first FIFA Women's World Cup game in 2019
The United States is now the champion of the tournament after they beat Thailand 13-0 to set a record. After defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in July 7, the United States women's team is now third. After reaching the finals last year, the Dutch made their debut at this tournament. The tournament also welcomes South Africa, Chile and Scotland.
Alex Morgan scored five goals against the US Women's National Soccer team in the opening game. She now has 26 goals, 13 more than any other female player. She was the 32nd different US player to score at the World Cup. France and Germany have more. Carli Lloyd and Michelle Akers are the other three players to score hat-tricks for the USA. Alex Morgan's opener tied Michelle Akers record of five goals in World Cup matches.
Morgan scores five goals
The USA women's soccer team started off their title defense in style against Thailand. Morgan scored five goals in halftime, matching the record set four years ago by Michelle Akers against Canada. The US held 27 percent of possession in the first half. Thailand had only two shots on target. In the second, Thailand lost 15-1 to the U.S. This favored the U.S. but Thailand didn't let the lead get away.
Five goals were scored against Thailand by the United States, including two 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 on Lavelle's second goal. Both players scored in the last minute.
Goalkeeper Sukanya Chor Charoenying
Thai goalkeeper Sukanya Chor Charoenying was at her best when she stood in front of the United States net against Thailand, keeping the score lopsided. She was called upon to make several saves. A ball that flew past her was eventually tipped aside by the United States. The pro-American crowd was so enthused by the score that they began a chorus of "Go USA!" The score was played throughout the game.
Carli Lloyd stood by the USWNT's win over Thailand. Carli Lloyd stood up for the United States players, despite some snide remarks from the crowd. Lloyd was thanked by the United States goalkeeper for her words of encouragement. Lloyd was also thanked by her for the words of encouragement.
Pay gap in US soccer between women and men
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team stunned the world on Sunday with a stunning 2-0 victory over the Netherlands. The women have already won four World Cups while the men are yet to do so. Women have never been paid the same amount as men, despite winning four titles. This is one of the many reasons why the women have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation for not paying them 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 highlighted the team's 13-0 victory over Thailand. The US women have scored more than the Thai team in one World Cup match, a record set by any country.