The US women’s national team faced a strong attack from Thailand and had to fight back. The team's defeat of 13-0 was a sign that women's soccer is not supported as much as men's. Thailand has no such program. The US team is well-funded, but Thailand isn't. The federations would rather spend resources on their male counterparts than supporting women's football.
United States wins the first match of the 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. After defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in July 7, the United States women's team is now third. The Dutch were making their debut at the tournament after making it to the finals last year. The tournament also welcomes South Africa, Chile and Scotland.
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 the other three players to score 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 team began their defense of their title against Thailand in style. Morgan scored five goals for the USA in the first half. This tied the record that Michelle Akers set against Canada four year ago. The US held 27 percent of possession in the first half. Thailand had only two shots on target. In the second half, the U.S. outshot Thailand 15-1. The U.S. won, but Thailand did not let this lead slip.
Five goals were scored in the United States' victory against Thailand, with two coming from the penalty spot. After a pass by Crystal Dunn, Morgan guided in a free kick. Mewis took the second goal. Mewis played wide before Morgan tripped her. Morgan was also involved in Lavelle's second goal. Both goalies scored within the final minute of the match.
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 was the one to defend the USWNT victory over Thailand. Carli Lloyd supported the United States' team, even though some spectators mocked them for their celebratory chants following each goal. Lloyd gave the United States goalkeeper words of encouragement. Lloyd was also thanked for her words of encouragement.
Pay gap in US soccer between women and men
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team stunned the world on Sunday with a stunning 2-0 victory over the Netherlands. The women have won four World Cups. Men have yet to win one. Aside from winning four titles, the women have not earned as much money as the men. This is one of the many reasons why the women have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation for not paying them the same amount as 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 more goals in World Cup games than the Thai women, which is a record for any country.