The US women’s national team faced a strong attack from Thailand and had to fight back. Yet, the team's 13-0 defeat reflected a larger problem: women's football isn't supported like men's soccer. Thailand has no such program. The US team is well-funded, but Thailand isn't. The federations would rather support women's soccer than divert their resources towards their male counterparts.
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 third-place finisher is the women's team, who beat the Netherlands by 2-0 on July 7. The Dutch were making their debut at the tournament after making it to the finals last year. Other newcomers to the tournament include South Africa, Chile, Scotland, and Jamaica.
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 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 for the most goals scored in a World Cup match with five.
Morgan scores five goals
The USA women's football team beat Thailand to begin their title defense. Morgan scored five goals, breaking the record of Michelle Akers' against Canada in 2004. Thailand only managed two goals in the first period, while the US had 27 percent possession. The U.S. beat Thailand 15-1 in the second half. The U.S. won, but Thailand did not let this lead slip.
The United States scored five goals against Thailand, including two off the penalty spot. Morgan scored the first goal after Crystal Dunn's pass. Mewis was the second, having played wide before she was tripped by Morgan. She guided her shot into the box. Morgan assisted Lavelle in scoring her second goal. Both scored within the final minutes of the game.
Goalkeeper Sukanya Chor Charoenying
Sukanya Chor Charoenying, Thai goalkeeper, was at the top of her game when she stood in front the United States net against Thailand. The score was lopsided. She was called upon to make a series of saves and a ball that whizzed past her was eventually tipped over by the United States. The pro-American crowd was so enthused by the score that they began a chorus of "Go USA!" The game went on for over an hour.
Carli Lloyd was the one to defend the USWNT victory over Thailand. Carli Lloyd was the one who defended the United States' players. The United States goalkeeper thanked Lloyd for offering words of encouragement. Lloyd was also commended by the goalkeeper for his words of encouragement.
In the United States, there is a pay gap between men and women soccer.
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.
The pay disparity between men and women in the US soccer team has long been a source of controversy, but the United States's recent performance has been the biggest example. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently praised the team's victory over Thailand of 13-0. The US women have scored a greater number of goals than the Thais in a World Cup match. This is a new record for any nation.