World Cup: 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup - III (USA wins 4th Womens World Cup)

[Lepardi]

I wouldn’t call referencing ‘tea drinking’ as a racist act.

It's definitely not a racist act because you can't be racist towards white people.

When Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in 2014, they celebrated every single goal and they were whining and complaining to the refs about Brazil's goal, despite being up 7-0.

Yeah, those celebrations were really, uh, extravagant.

Yes they were. And I bet James Harden and Anthony Davis will be celebrating really hard when the USA scores its 1ooth point in a 50-point blowout against Japan in the World Cup in September.

 

[Lepardi]

Which makes for an odd precedent. Because now we're saying, 'It's OK to score, and mock characteristics of other people's countries, as long as it's a pretty innocuous characteristic.'

According to WHO data from 2017 36 percent of Americans are obese, while in Holland the number is 20 percent. Would it count as "innocuous" if the Dutch somehow managed to score and alluded to this fact in their celebration?

And sexist. It's vitally important you don't forget that we're sexist.

There are certainly plenty of sexist countries playing in the final four in this tournament. In last year's Global Gender Gap Report Sweden was ranked the 3rd most gender-equal country in the world. The entire top-four consisted of Nordic countries. The UK was 15th and Netherlands was 27th. The United States were ranked #51, just between Mexico and Peru. Americans certainly have all the bragging rights when it comes to gender equality.

 

[hatterson]

I’m so glad Lepardi found this thread. Definitely raises the level of discourse in here.

 

[John Price]

 

[John Price]

I’m so glad Lepardi found this thread. Definitely raises the level of discourse in here.

 

[YNWA14]

Reacting to criticism over a celebration of TEA. To a charge of outrage led by Piers Morgan and the like.

She should have done a fortnite dance and been respectful like a true modern day footballer.

How out of touch some USWNT apologists are is astounding. As though the guys who celebrate with fortnite dances don't get criticism for it (you need look no further of how most places talk about and feel about Griezmann despite his obvious talent).

 

[John Price]

More money from NWSL sponsorships is always good.

 

[KrejciMVP]

 

[John Price]

How out of touch some USWNT apologists are is astounding. As though the guys who celebrate with fortnite dances don't get criticism for it (you need look no further of how most places talk about and feel about Griezmann despite his obvious talent).

World Cup: - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup - III (Netherlands vs USA Final)

 

[kingsboy11]

I'm ready. Lets ****ing go. I'm nervous, but I believe in this team.

 

[John Price]

I'm ready. Lets ****ing go. I'm nervous, but I believe in this team.

Despite what detractors here say, American fans don't seem to be arrogant or confident of a win this WC. Heard a podcast yesterday driving home about the US Fans taking over Lyon and being cautious regarding the US England game. It's natural to be on edge especially when the US has seized the early lead and then taken the foot off the gas.

 

[John Price]

Still baffles the mind why this game is being played in broad daylight in the afternoon

3 PM EST - USA Net Final

7 / 8 PM EST - Gold Cup Final

Makes PERFECT sense

 

[KrejciMVP]

Still baffles the mind why this game is being played in broad daylight in the afternoon

3 PM EST - USA Net Final

7 / 8 PM EST - Gold Cup Final

Makes PERFECT sense

I prefer it. Love early games

 

[kingsboy11]

I just don't want a VAR controversy on either side. The stage is too big for this.

 

[chicagoskycam]

https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-wo...noe----fifas-prize-money-boost-still-not-fair

Am I the only one who finds Rapinoe pretty damn annoying? The USWNT has to be one of the whiniest great sports teams out there.

It’s on par with the whining in this thread.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Still baffles the mind why this game is being played in broad daylight in the afternoon

3 PM EST - USA Net Final

7 / 8 PM EST - Gold Cup Final

Makes PERFECT sense

I believe the WC final was played at a similar time last year.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

I prefer it. Love early games

I like early games on Sunday, but this is a little TOO early.

 

[chicagoskycam]

Two balls. Damn that could have been interesting

 

[Jussi]

Ironically, when Rapinoe responded to the reaction about Morgan's celebration by saying, 'Wah, wah, wah', it struck me as the sort of thing the President might say.

On the other hand, she was responding to Piers Morgan who deserves all the mocking.

 

[anlongo13]

I like early games on Sunday, but this is a little TOO early.

Agreed. 12:00 CST would have been about a perfect start time.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Card for that?

 

[Tryamw]

Studs up Challenge no chance at the ball. (Late)
Mind you She should have called fouls about 2-3 times before..

 

[East Coast Bias]

How out of touch some USWNT apologists are is astounding. As though the guys who celebrate with fortnite dances don't get criticism for it (you need look no further of how most places talk about and feel about Griezmann despite his obvious talent).

The one guy who defended Rakitic’s comments about not wanting to share the field with blacks and gays has the balls to call others out of touch.

 

[Jussi]

I believe the WC final was played at a similar time last year.

No, that was later.

 

[BMOK33]

It almost seems like the US game plan is to tire out the Netherlands. These long passes vs trying to work it up the field smells like let’s kill their legs and then just try to bury them in the 2nd half of the game