Even Thailand’s Nild said that the USWNT weren’t being unsportsmanlike, but whatever you want to think I guess. These players train for years to get to this stage, and they shouldn’t have to tone down their excitement regardless of the score.

Scoring in a World Cup is personal as much as it is for the benefit of the team. Mallory Pugh scored the eleventh goal, and it was her first ever goal in a World Cup (in her first World Cup game). Alex Morgan tied a USWNT record. It’s always a big deal to score in a World Cup, and these players are allowed to…

Nevertheless, it makes no sense for them to take their foot off the gas. Doing so treats Thailand as though they are inconsequential (disrespectful) and screws with the USWNT rhythm, intensity, and momentum.

Meh.

Wasn’t this guy leaked as being part of the new games coming out in November?