The US women’s team struggled to contain Thailand's formidable attack. The 13-0 defeat was an indication of a larger problem: women’s soccer isn’t supported the same way as men’s. 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. The United States' women's national soccer team has moved up to third 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. Other newcomers to the tournament include South Africa, Chile, Scotland, and Jamaica.
Alex Morgan scored five goals in the opening game for the U.S. Women's national soccer team, giving her 26 goals this year - 13 more than any other player. She was the 32nd different US player to score at the World Cup. France and Germany have more. Carli Lloyd and Michelle Akers have also scored hat tricks for the USA. Alex Morgan's opener tied the record of five goals in a World Cup match, which she shared with 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 in the first half, tying the record set by Michelle Akers against Canada four years 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. Although this was a win for the U.S., Thailand did not lose the lead.
Five goals were scored by the United States against Thailand, two of which came from the penalty spot. Morgan led in the free kick, which she took after receiving a pass form Crystal Dunn. Mewis, who was playing out wide before being tripped and then guiding her shot in the box, took the second. Morgan was also involved in 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 required to make a number of saves when a ball she was passing was eventually tipped by the United States. The score so thrilled the pro-American crowd they started a chorus of "Go USA!" All through the game.
Carli Lloyd stood by the USWNT's win over Thailand. Carli Lloyd supported the United States' team, even though some spectators mocked them for their celebratory chants following each goal. The United States goalkeeper thanked Lloyd for offering words of encouragement. She also thanked Lloyd for offering her words of encouragement.
Pay gap in US soccer between women and men
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 why women filed a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer Federation because they are not paid the same amount as men.
There has been controversy over the pay gap between the men and women on the US soccer team for a long time. But the most recent example is the United States's performance. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently highlighted the team's 13-0 victory over Thailand. The US women have scored more goals in World Cup games than the Thai women, which is a record for any country.