The US women’s team struggled to contain Thailand's formidable attack. However, the 13-0 loss to Thailand was indicative of a bigger problem: Women's football isn’t supported as well as men's. The USA team has a well-funded program. Thailand does not. The federations would rather give resources to their male counterparts that support women's footbal.
United States wins first game of 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
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. The Dutch were making a debut at the tournament, having reached the finals last summer. The tournament also welcomes South Africa, Chile and Scotland.
Alex Morgan scored five goals in the opening game for the U.S. Women's national soccer team, giving her 26 goals this year - 13 more than any other player. 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 Michelle Akers' record for the most goals scored in a World Cup match with five.
Morgan scores five goals
The USA women's soccer team started off their title defense in style against Thailand. Morgan scored five goals during the first period, equaling the record set by Michelle Akers four years ago against Canada. Thailand only managed two goals in the first period, while the US had 27 percent possession. The U.S. outshot Thailand by 15-1 in 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. After a pass by Crystal Dunn, Morgan guided in a free kick. Mewis assisted with the second goal. Mewis had previously played out wide, before Morgan tripped her and guided her shot into a box. Morgan also assisted Lavelle with her second goal. Both players scored within the last minute of the game.
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 a series of saves and a ball that whizzed past her was eventually tipped over by the United States. The score was so well received by the pro-American crowd, they started singing "Go USA!" All through the game.
Carli Lloyd stood by the USWNT's win over Thailand. Carli Lloyd stood up for the United States players, despite some snide remarks from the crowd. Lloyd gave the United States goalkeeper words of encouragement. Lloyd was also commended by the goalkeeper for his words of encouragement.
In US soccer, pay gap between men & women
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team stunned the world on Sunday with a stunning 2-0 victory over the Netherlands. The women have now won four World Cups. While the men have yet, they have done so in four other countries. 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 highlighted the team’s 13-0 win over Thailand. The US women have scored more goals in World Cup games than the Thai women, which is a record for any country.