With a potent attack, the US women's national team had a tough time containing Thailand's powerful attack. Yet, the team's 13-0 defeat reflected a larger problem: women's football isn't supported like men's soccer. While the US team has a well-funded program, Thailand doesn't. The federations would rather spend resources on their male counterparts than supporting women's football.
United States wins first FIFA Women's World Cup game in 2019
The United States has won the title, after setting a new record with their 13-0 win over Thailand to kick off the tournament. After beating the Netherlands 2-0 on 7 July, the women's national team now sits in third. After reaching the finals last year, the Dutch made their debut at this tournament. South Africa, Chile (and Scotland) are other newcomers.
Alex Morgan scored five goals to open the U.S. Women’s national soccer league. She has now scored 26 goals this year. She was the 32nd different US player to score at the World Cup. 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 first goal tied the record for five goals in a World Cup match. She shared it with Michelle Akers.
Morgan scores five goals
The USA women's football team beat Thailand to begin their title defense. 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 was in favor of the U.S. however, Thailand didn't lose its lead.
Five goals were scored in the United States' victory against Thailand, with two coming from the penalty spot. Morgan led in the free kick, which she took after receiving a pass form Crystal Dunn. Mewis was the second, having played wide before she was tripped by Morgan. She guided her shot into the box. Morgan also assisted Lavelle on her second goal. Both players scored in the last minute.
Goalkeeper Sukanya Chor Charoenying
Sukanyachor Charoenying, Thai goalkeeper was at her most when she stood before the net of the United States against Thailand. She kept the score close. 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 game went on for over an hour.
Carli Lloyd defended Thailand's victory by the USWNT. 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 thanked.
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 won four World Cups, while the men have yet to do so. The women have never won the same amount of money than men and they also haven't won four titles. This is one of many reasons the U.S. Soccer Federation denies women equal pay.
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 over the Thai team's goals in one World Cup game. It is a record by any nation.