The US women’s national team faced a strong attack from Thailand and had to fight back. The team's defeat of 13-0 was a sign that women's soccer is not supported as much as men's. The USA team has a well-funded program. Thailand does not. The federations would rather focus resources on their male counterparts, than support women’s football.
United States wins its first game at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019.
After kicking off the tournament with a record-setting 13-0 win against Thailand, the United States has taken the title. The United States' women's national soccer team has moved up to third after beating the Netherlands, 2-0, on July 7. The Dutch were making their debut at the tournament after making it to the finals last year. The tournament also welcomes South Africa, Chile and Scotland.
Alex Morgan scored five goals during the U.S. women's national soccer team's opening game. This gives her 26 goals for this year, 13 more than any other player. She was the 32nd different player to score for USA in the World Cup. Only 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 for the USA in the first half. This tied the record that Michelle Akers set against Canada four year ago. Thailand only managed to score two goals, and the US had 27% of the possession. In the second, Thailand lost 15-1 to the U.S. This result was favorable for the U.S. but Thailand refused to let Thailand take the lead.
The United States scored five goals against Thailand, including two off the penalty spot. Morgan led in the free kick, which she took after receiving a pass form Crystal Dunn. Mewis took the second goal. Mewis played wide before Morgan tripped her. Morgan assisted Lavelle in scoring her second goal. Both players scored within the last minute of the game.
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 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 was the one to defend the USWNT victory over Thailand. Carli Lloyd stood up for the United States players, despite some snide remarks from the crowd. Lloyd gave the United States goalkeeper words of encouragement. She also thanked Lloyd for offering her words of encouragement.
There is a significant pay disparity in US soccer between men, women and the players
On Sunday, the U.S. Women's Soccer Team shocked the world with an amazing 2-0 win over the Netherlands. The women have already won four World Cups while the men are yet to do so. Aside from winning four titles, the women have not earned as much money as the men. This is just one reason the U.S. Soccer Federation did not pay the women the same amount it paid 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 Gilbrand highlighted the US's recent victory over Thailand with 13-0. The US women have scored more goals than the Thai team in a single World Cup game, a record for any nation.