The US women’s team struggled to contain Thailand's formidable attack. However, the 13-0 loss to Thailand was indicative of a bigger problem: Women's football isn’t supported as well as men's. Thailand has a less well-funded program than the US team. The federations would rather divert resources toward their male counterparts than support women's football.
United States wins first game of 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
After kicking off the tournament with a record-setting 13-0 win against Thailand, the United States has taken the title. The women's national team is now in third place after beating the Netherlands 2-0 on July 7. After making it to last year's finals, the Dutch were making their debut in the tournament. South Africa and Chile are also newcomers to this tournament, as is 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 became the 32nd different player to score for the USA during the World Cup, only Germany and France have more. Carli Lloyd and Michelle Akers are two other players who have scored hat trick goals for the USA. Alex Morgan's opening goal tied the record of five goals scored in a World Cup match. This was shared by Michelle Akers.
Morgan scores five goals
The USA women’s soccer side started their title defense with a win against Thailand. Morgan scored five goals during the first period, equaling the record set by Michelle Akers four years ago against Canada. Thailand only had two shots at goal in the first half. The US held 27% of possession. The U.S. beat Thailand 15-1 in the second half. This favored the U.S. but Thailand didn't let the lead get away.
Five goals were scored in the United States' victory against Thailand, with two coming from the penalty spot. The first came from Morgan, who guided in a free kick after 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 assisted Lavelle in scoring her second goal. Both players scored within the last minute of the game.
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. After a series of saves, a ball that had whizzed by her was finally tipped in the USA's favor. The score inspired so much enthusiasm in the pro-American crowd that they began singing "Go USA!" The score was played throughout the game.
Carli Lloyd defended Thailand's victory by the USWNT. While some of the spectators chided the team for their celebratory chants after every goal, Carli Lloyd defended the United States' players. Lloyd was thanked by the United States goalkeeper for her words of encouragement. Lloyd was also thanked for her words of encouragement.
In US soccer, pay gap between men & women
On Sunday, the U.S. Women's Soccer Team shocked the world with an amazing 2-0 win over the Netherlands. While the men have won four World Cups already, the women have not yet. 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.
Although the US's recent performance in soccer has highlighted the disparity in pay between men and female players, this has long been a topic of controversy. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently praised the team's victory over Thailand of 13-0. The US women have scored more than the Thai team in one World Cup match, a record set by any country.