The US women's national soccer team was unable to contain Thailand's strong attack. The team's defeat of 13-0 was a sign that women's soccer is not supported as much as men's. 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 won the title after a 13-0 victory against Thailand was the start of the tournament. The women's national team is now in third place after beating the Netherlands 2-0 on July 7. After reaching the finals last year, the Dutch made their debut at this tournament. South Africa is joined by Chile, Scotland and Jamaica.
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 player to score for the USA at the World Cup. France, Germany and France have more. Carli Lloyd and Michelle Akers also scored hat-tricks on behalf of the USA. Alex Morgan's opening goal tied the record of five goals scored in a World Cup match. This was shared by Michelle Akers.
Morgan scores five goals
The USA women’s soccer team opened their title defense against Thailand with a bang. Morgan scored five goals in the first half, tying the record set by Michelle Akers against Canada four years ago. Thailand only had two shots at goal in the first half. The US held 27% of possession. In the second, Thailand lost 15-1 to the U.S. This favored the U.S. but Thailand didn't let the lead get away.
Five goals were scored by the United States against Thailand, two of which came from the penalty spot. The first came from Morgan, who guided in a free kick after a pass from Crystal Dunn. 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 on Lavelle's second goal. Both goals were scored in the final minute.
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. 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!" throughout the game.
The USWNT's victory over Thailand was defended by Carli Lloyd. Carli Lloyd was the one who defended the United States' players. Lloyd gave the United States goalkeeper words of encouragement. She also thanked Lloyd for offering her words of encouragement.
In the United States, there is a pay gap between men and women soccer.
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team beat the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday. The women have now won four World Cups. While the men have yet, they have done so in four other countries. Aside from winning four titles, the women have not earned as much money as the men. This is one of many reasons the U.S. Soccer Federation denies women equal pay.
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 highlighted the team’s 13-0 win 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.