How well will the US Women to in the '23 World Cup?

[Taltarzac725]

Will the US Women win the 2023 Soccer World Cup? And what place do you expect them to be if they do not?

[Keefelane66]

It will be interesting 5 cities in Australia and 4 cities in New Zealand 32 countries competing in 64 games

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Will the US Women win the 2023 Soccer World Cup? And what place do you expect them to be if they do not?

Hard to tell as the group they are in could prove to be very tough to get to the elimination round.

I don't follow them as closely as I used to when my daughter was playing soccer. .

I put down the third, unsure of how they will meet in the quarter semi finals. .

un-retired pickup soccer player

[I'm Popeye!]

The American women's concentration will be on other things besides soccer.
I voted 4th Place for them.
1st - Germany
2nd - Sweden
3rd - England, playing USA for 3rd place play-off

[Taltarzac725]

The American women's concentration will be on other things besides soccer.
I voted 4th Place for them.
1st - Germany
2nd - Sweden
3rd - England, playing USA for 3rd place play-off

Those are some good picks!

[Taltarzac725]

FIFA Women's World Ranking - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Women%27s_World_Ranking)

I enjoy watching these games on TV. Was a bit of a soccer uncle twenty years ago with my niece.

[Two Bills]

According to our newspapers, England have already won the World Cup.
Everyone else is playing for second place.
They say that every four years about the men's team as well.
They were right back once back in 1966.
It always ends in tears!

My tip for the 'Most Violent Team' award is Colombia.
They do not take prisoners! :boxing2:

[Laker]

They're giving away 20,000 free tickets if you want to go. Apparent lack of interest these days in the US Womens Team. I used to watch them...

[Taltarzac725]

They're giving away 20,000 free tickets if you want to go. Apparent lack of interest these days in the US Womens Team. I used to watch them...

It looks like soccer is not a huge sport in New Zealand. FIFA to offer 20,000 free tickets for Women'''s World Cup in NZ | Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/fifa-offer-20000-free-tickets-womens-world-cup-nz-2023-07-13/)

[Laker]

It looks like soccer is not a huge sport in New Zealand. FIFA to offer 20,000 free tickets for Women'''s World Cup in NZ | Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/fifa-offer-20000-free-tickets-womens-world-cup-nz-2023-07-13/)

So Australia is thinking they have a shot at winning?
Their women's team got beat by a boys 15 and Under team not too long ago.
Oh well... go Aussies!

[ThirdOfFive]

Well, I'd watch it, but there is some paint I need to watch dry...

[Bay Kid]

So Australia is thinking they have a shot at winning?
Their women's team got beat by a boys 15 and Under team not too long ago.
Oh well... go Aussies!

How long before some guy feels he should play on the girls team? That will change things.

[Taltarzac725]

How long before some guy feels he should play on the girls team? That will change things.

He probably would not be good enough for this team.

[Taltarzac725]

United States vs. Vietnam Highlights | 2023 FIFA Women'''s World Cup | FOX Sports (https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-687b2db6800096c?cmpid=google-one-box)

Congrats to the US Women for their win over Vietnam's team 3-0.

[Stu from NYC]

Well, I'd watch it, but there is some paint I need to watch dry...

Find it very helpful to fall asleep.

[Taltarzac725]

Find it very helpful to fall asleep.

Unless the teams are very mismatched the games are usually mostly defense. Most of the world loves soccer or as they call it -- football.

And the foot rarely hits the ball in football as played by many in the United States.

[fishon]

Probably not going to be fun to watch. The U.S. Women’s team lost to a team of 15 year old boys. Meh.

[Taltarzac725]

Some of the other teams which have played look like they are quite good.

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

Was looking forward to watching the game against Vietnam until I saw most of the team deciding to not participate in our national anthem-No 'hands on heart' or any sing along participation. Are they representing this country or not? I'm not even sure what exactly they were protesting-I thought they all just got a big equal pay win? Hate to ruin a good soccer conversation, but their inactions ruined my enjoyment. And please, don't mistake my comments here for a political diatribe, because whether you are right or left wing, it's still our country's national anthem.

[Maker]

They have a history of disrespecting this country. I have no use for that in my life.

[Taltarzac725]

They have a history of disrespecting this country. I have no use for that in my life.

They love this country and the values that created it. We need to keep out of politics on TOTV.

[fishon]

You are wrong. They obviously do not.

[Battlebasset]

Was looking forward to watching the game against Vietnam until I saw most of the team deciding to not participate in our national anthem-No 'hands on heart' or any sing along participation. Are they representing this country or not? I'm not even sure what exactly they were protesting-I thought they all just got a big equal pay win? Hate to ruin a good soccer conversation, but their inactions ruined my enjoyment. And please, don't mistake my comments here for a political diatribe, because whether you are right or left wing, it's still our country's national anthem.

I'm OK with them not singing/hand over the heart. But they should stand in respect, which all of them did, so I'm OK with continuing to watch and support them.

[Battlebasset]

How long before some guy feels he should play on the girls team? That will change things.

Megan Rapinoe, one of their star players, has said she would welcome trans players. She is conveniently retiring this year, so, of course, she will never have to deal with that.

So I would tell all male soccer players that can't make the male MLS to declare they are women and try out for female MLS. And basketball players, the WNBA. Pretty soon, females will only be able to play pick up games, as biological males will dominate every sport.

[Number 10 GI]

On your poll choices, you forgot one.

Who Cares?

[Maker]

They love this country and the values that created it. We need to keep out of politics on TOTV.

Actions are not politics. Their conduct has been disgusting in the past, and again currently.

HISTORY via Newsweek:
Among the players who stayed silent was forward Megan Rapinoe, who ahead of the 2019 World Cup told Yahoo Sports that she was probably never going to sing the national anthem again. The player was the first in the team to kneel down during the anthem following NFL player Colin Kaepernick's protest against racial injustice in 2016, and the first white athlete to do so.

PRESENT ACTIONS:
Stand in silence for the national anthem as most other coaches and fans sing along. Many looking down or elsewhere, other than at the flag. As if they cannot tolerate being there. That's not how people act who are proud of the country they represent in front of the rest of the world.
Meanwhile, Vietnam team shown clearly proud of their country and national anthem and were all singing it.

[Joeint]

After seeing a report most of the team failed to sing or hold their hand over their heart during the national anthem I no longer consider them an American team.

[Whitley]

So Australia is thinking they have a shot at winning?
Their women's team got beat by a boys 15 and Under team not too long ago.
Oh well... go Aussies!

FC Dallas under-15 boys squad beat the U.S. Women’s National Team in a scrimmage. I'd advise the women's teams STOP playing teen boys. WTH?

[Whitley]

They love this country and the values that created it. We need to keep out of politics on TOTV.

Is saying the womens team is disrespectful to the flag, right or wrong, politics? I didn't know that was a specific political party.

[Whitley]

Was looking forward to watching the game against Vietnam until I saw most of the team deciding to not participate in our national anthem-No 'hands on heart' or any sing along participation. Are they representing this country or not? I'm not even sure what exactly they were protesting-I thought they all just got a big equal pay win? Hate to ruin a good soccer conversation, but their inactions ruined my enjoyment. And please, don't mistake my comments here for a political diatribe, because whether you are right or left wing, it's still our country's national anthem.

Everyone of the Vietnamese had their hands on their heart and sang their anthem.

[Bogie Shooter]

LII U.S. Code Title 36 Subtitle I Part A CHAPTER 3 § 301

Quick search by citation:
Title Section
36 U.S. Code § 301 - National anthem
U.S. Code
Notes

(a) Designation.—
The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.

(b) Conduct During Playing.—During a rendition of the national anthem—

(1) when the flag is displayed—
(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and

(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1263; Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title V, § 595, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4475.)


(Nothing said about singing)

[Whitley]

(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart;

The majority of players failed to face the flag and place their hand over their heart. Some are ok with them acting this way, others are not. Citing flag code is not going to change minds.

[Bogie Shooter]

(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart;

The majority of players failed to face the flag and place their hand over their heart. Some are ok with them acting this way, others are not. Citing flag code is not going to change minds.

Any other suggestions?

[Taltarzac725]

This is mainly a political matter for those team members so we should not be discussing it here. I mean the flag saluting fight.

How about the German team! 6 goals over Morocco. Germany women's national football team - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany_women%27s_national_football_team)

Germany at the FIFA Women's World Cup - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany_at_the_FIFA_Women%27s_World_Cup)

[Whitley]

Any other suggestions?

Never order fish if you are more than 20 miles away from the Gulf/Ocean.

[Bogie Shooter]

Never order fish if you are more than 20 miles away from the Gulf/Ocean.

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[JMintzer]

Never order fish if you are more than 20 miles away from the Gulf/Ocean.

"Never get involved in a land war in Asia"

And of course this one...

"Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"

[Bay Kid]

(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart;

The majority of players failed to face the flag and place their hand over their heart. Some are ok with them acting this way, others are not. Citing flag code is not going to change minds.

Maybe they aren't real Americans?

[Bogie Shooter]

Maybe they aren't real Americans?

What are real Americans?

[Whitley]

Maybe they aren't real Americans?

What is a "real" American?

[Cybersprings]

They love this country and the values that created it. We need to keep out of politics on TOTV.

Is there a reason to make untrue statements? The leaders of the team have made it clear that they do not love this country or its values.

[lkagele]

Will the US Women win the 2023 Soccer World Cup? And what place do you expect them to be if they do not?

Should be an option for "Who Cares?". Just sayin.......

[Taltarzac725]

Is there a reason to make untrue statements? The leaders of the team have made it clear that they do not love this country or its values.

These are POLITICAL statements! Not allowed on Talk of the Villages.

[Battlebasset]

Never order fish if you are more than 20 miles away from the Gulf/Ocean.

Actually, some of the freshest fish in the US is in Louisville, KY.

The reason why is that when the fish are caught in say, Alaska, they are immediately put on ice and shipped overnight via Fed Ex, which has a major hub in Louisville. So restaurants there get their fish faster.

Of course if you mean fresh caught and brought to the restaurant, you would be correct.

[I'm Popeye!]

Is there a reason to make untrue statements? The leaders of the team have made it clear that they do not love this country or its values.

These are POLITICAL statements! Not allowed on Talk of the Villages.

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[Battlebasset]

They love this country and the values that created it. We need to keep out of politics on TOTV.

I don't know that, and neither do you. And how is it political? Shouldn't all Americans stand in respect when the national anthem is played? Not saying you have to sing, and it would be nice if you put your hand over your heart, but all Americans should stand. I don't think that belongs to a particular party. Do you think it does?

[Whitley]

Actually, some of the freshest fish in the US is in Louisville, KY.

The reason why is that when the fish are caught in say, Alaska, they are immediately put on ice and shipped overnight via Fed Ex, which has a major hub in Louisville. So restaurants there get their fish faster.

Of course if you mean fresh caught and brought to the restaurant, you would be correct.

I owned a couple of trucking companies and warehouses in NY/NJ/CA. I remember when FedEx was starting (may still be true) , back when they had competition from a company called Purolator, I would send a FedEx envelope from NY on 12th avenue, to NYC on fifth avenue, and it would go from Newark airport, to Tenn., back to Newark all within one day.

[JMintzer]

These are POLITICAL statements! Not allowed on Talk of the Villages.

No more political than your statement that prompted the "political" response...

[Taltarzac725]

New Zealand climate and weather | 100% Pure New Zealand (https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/new-zealand-climate-and-weather/)

Some of the spectators at these games look very bundled up.

Weather in Australia - Tourism Australia (https://www.australia.com/en-us/facts-and-planning/weather-in-australia.html)

[Taltarzac725]

Some of these other teams look very good this Tournament.

[mike234]

well. Rapinoe and Alex somebody, think that would be ok with them.....

[Bogie Shooter]

well. Rapinoe and Alex somebody, think that would be ok with them.....

:what:

[I'm Popeye!]

Some of these other teams look very good this Tournament.

Yep, it's good to see that not, just ONE or TWO TEAMS will run away with it...
I still like my selections on post #4 of this thread...

[Taltarzac725]

Hope Solo - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Solo)

Happy Birthday to Hope Solo this July 30, 2023.

There have been some pretty exciting games so far in the 2023 FIFA Women's Soccer tournament.

FIFA Women's World Cup - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Women%27s_World_Cup)

[John Mayes]

Actually, some of the freshest fish in the US is in Louisville, KY.

The reason why is that when the fish are caught in say, Alaska, they are immediately put on ice and shipped overnight via Fed Ex, which has a major hub in Louisville. So restaurants there get their fish faster.

Of course if you mean fresh caught and brought to the restaurant, you would be correct.

Maybe you meant UPS?

[Taltarzac725]

US play Portugal August 1, 2023. Good luck!

EDEN PARK, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

7PM.

New Zealand's National Stadium - Eden Park (https://edenpark.co.nz/)

[Sabella]

Will the US Women win the 2023 Soccer World Cup? And what place do you expect them to be if they do not?

After the antics of Megan Rapinoe, I couldn’t care or watch the USA women’s soccer team anymore.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

We are doomed, we won't even make the semi's . .

Not sure about the coaching. . . men coaching women have to have a certain ability to connect,
like Anson Dorrance. . . very few have that ability

[Taltarzac725]

We are doomed, we won't even make the semi's . .

Not sure about the coaching. . . men coaching women have to have a certain ability to connect,
like Anson Dorrance. . . very few have that ability


They did not look all that good this morning. Many more inspired teams playing in the Knockout Stages.

[Taltarzac725]

We had it split at both ends with a block picking first (8) and an equally sized group picking tenth. (8) And 6 choosing third. 29 votes in all with the rest spread out.

I hope they do well against Sweden this weekend. Even though Sweden looked quite strong.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

I hope they do well against Sweden this weekend. Even though Sweden looked quite strong.

Morocco looks great against Colombia, as compared to their history, the rest of the world is rapidly catching up which is great! Morocco men doing so well in the MWC has given that nation a huge boost in interest.

Jamaica drawing with Brazil is another huge boost for the small countries. . Brazil not going through is a huge sign of the rest of the world catching up. Germany only having three points and top 10 in the world, struggling to get through down 1 to Korea is another sign.

Very exciting now, the knock rounds will be fun!

This advancement gives me some nice feelings about the advancement and in some countries acceptance of womens' sports around the world.

:beer3:

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Morocco goal keeper is playing out of her mind! Go Morocco!

Morocco playing well coached, highly professional soccer, dribbling to corner flags in added time, fast one touch passing onto spaces. . what an inspiration to Arab countries womens' soccer

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Brazil out
Germany out

Morocco in
Jamaica in

Cant' get any better than this!

[Taltarzac725]

Brazil out
Germany out

Morocco in
Jamaica in

Cant' get any better than this!


Lots of smaller countries teams are still playing in the 2023 World Cup!

FIFA Women'''s World Cup 2023 round of 16 preview: Full schedule and how to watch live (https://olympics.com/en/news/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-teams-qualified-round-16)

[Taltarzac725]

The American women's concentration will be on other things besides soccer.
I voted 4th Place for them.
1st - Germany
2nd - Sweden
3rd - England, playing USA for 3rd place play-off

Sweden could win it all. They played very well against Japan and move on.

Spain won.

England plays against Columbia and France meets Australia August 12, 2023. Our time (Eastern ) 3 and then 6:30 AM.

FIFA Women'''s World Cup 2023 Bracket | FOX Sports (https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/2023-fifa-womens-world-cup/bracket)

[Taltarzac725]

Great game this morning between France and Australia. That is this morning here in the U.S.A. Brisbane is quite a bit later in the day.

Current Local Time in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/australia/brisbane)

[Taltarzac725]

Final Four set for FIFA Women's World Cup.

Looks like England is the favorite to win the World Cup.

Women's World Cup Power Rankings: England favorites as Sweden, Spain and Australia keep dream alive - CBSSports.com (https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/womens-world-cup-power-rankings-england-favorites-as-sweden-spain-and-australia-keep-dream-alive/)

[manaboutown]

After the antics of Megan Rapinoe, I couldn’t care or watch the USA women’s soccer team anymore.

I could care less about them.

[Two Bills]

I could care less about them.

As a %, how much less? :icon_wink:

[Taltarzac725]

Australia 'going nuts' and soccer in the country 'changed forever' after the Matildas' historic win | CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/12/football/australia-france-reaction-sam-kerr-spt-intl/index.html)

Soccer looks to be the most popular sport in the world and probably the oldest sport.

17 Reasons Why Soccer is the Most Popular Sport in the World | Master Soccer Mind (https://mastersoccermind.com/17-reasons-why-soccer-is-the-most-popular-sport-in-the-world/)

[manaboutown]

As a %, how much less? :icon_wink:

Good catch!

Sorry it is not The King's English but I am an American so I can use "couldn't care less" and "could care less" interchangeably...I guess. ‘Could Care Less’ Versus ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ - Quick and Dirty Tips (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/articles/could-care-less-versus-couldnt-care-less/)

[Taltarzac725]

Tom Brady is getting on soccer. Tom Brady meets Birmingham fans in pub before first match - ESPN (https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38179689/tom-brady-meets-birmingham-fans-pub-first-match)

And I see a lot of soccer covered by The Villages Daily Sun. Much of this is about our local professional soccer team. The Villages SC - Your Hometown Soccer Club (https://www.thevillagessc.com/)

[Cybersprings]

Good catch!

Sorry it is not The King's English but I am an American so I can use "couldn't care less" and "could care less" interchangeably...I guess. ‘Could Care Less’ Versus ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ - Quick and Dirty Tips (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/articles/could-care-less-versus-couldnt-care-less/)

And Americans say irregardless quite often too. Doesn’t make it correct

[manaboutown]

And Americans say irregardless quite often too. Doesn’t make it correct

Yes, although I do not.

Some use "aggravate" for "irritate", too. Just a moment... (https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/aggravate-irritate/#:~:text=Aggravate%20means%20to%20make%20something ,but%20the%20most%20formal%20writing.&text=Despite%20four%20hundred%20years%20of,is%20a% 20shade%20of%20difference).

and "reiterate" for "iterate". Is it reiterate or iterate? - Future Perfect (https://www.future-perfect.co.uk/grammar-tips/just-plain-wrong/is-it-reiterate-or-iterate#:~:text=The%20form%20%27reiterate%27%20is% 20most,perform%20again%2Frepeat%20something%27).

another: "excetera" for "etcetera". pronunciation - ETcetera pronounced as EXetera ? Correct? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange (https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/456225/etcetera-pronounced-as-exetera-correct)

[Stu from NYC]

And Americans say irregardless quite often too. Doesn’t make it correct

That is one of my favorite words, trying to get it into a dictionary.

[Taltarzac725]

The Spanish ladies take on the Swedes on August 15, 2023.

FIFA+ (https://www.plus.fifa.com/en/content/1968ea47-e546-4a85-9620-3e784ecba55b/?gl=us&cid=(p_go-box)(c_fifaplus)(sc_wwc)(ssc_pregame)(l_)(ch_)(cc_ )&pid=(p_go-box))

[Whitley]

What place did the US women finish in?

[Taltarzac725]

What place did the US women finish in?

Probably around 13th or so. Not sure.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

The WNT coach has resigned, Vlatko Andonovski, several sources report tonight

[Taltarzac725]

The WNT coach has resigned, Vlatko Andonovski, several sources report tonight

Probably a good thing. They did not play all that well this World Cup.

[Stu from NYC]

Probably a good thing. They did not play all that well this World Cup.

The girls had other things on their mind than winning soccer games. Need to clean house.

[Taltarzac725]

Women'''s World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the favorites to advance from the quarterfinals? - NBC Sports (https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/womens-world-cup-power-rankings)

The "power rankings" has the US at 9th now.

[Caymus]

Probably a good thing. They did not play all that well this World Cup.

They are probably very hard to manage.

[Stu from NYC]

They are probably very hard to manage.

Next time find females who want to play for their country and its flag.

[Taltarzac725]

Next time find females who want to play for their country and its flag.

The Constitution and the Rule of Law are far more important than the flag or patriotism. It looks to me like these players were standing up for them.

[Stu from NYC]

The Constitution and the Rule of Law are far more important than the flag or patriotism. It looks to me like these players were standing up for them.

The ringleader seems to hate our country.

We can agree to disagree.

[manaboutown]

The Constitution and the Rule of Law are far more important than the flag or patriotism. It looks to me like these players were standing up for them.

It is clear to every child in the land that one in particular hates her country.

[Taltarzac725]

Congrats to Spain and also to England. One finished 1st and 2nd, respectfully, in the 2023 FIFA World Cup. 1-0.

[manaboutown]

The Spanish team was very physically aggressive and skillful.

[Stu from NYC]

The Constitution and the Rule of Law are far more important than the flag or patriotism. It looks to me like these players were standing up for them.

They certainly have the right to disrespect our flag and what it stands for. We also have the right to criticize them for their actions and hope they are not selected to play for us in the future.

[Taltarzac725]

They certainly have the right to disrespect our flag and what it stands for. We also have the right to criticize them for their actions and hope they are not selected to play for us in the future.

Great ladies with huge talents. They were just outplayed this time. Maybe they can get back on track for the 2024 Olympics. But the French will have homefield advantage. And Spain looks very powerful but have not qualified yet for the Paris Olympics as far as I can tell. Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's qualification - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Wom en%27s_qualification)

2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League A - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Women%27s_Nations_League_A)

[Stu from NYC]

Great ladies with huge talents. They were just outplayed this time. Maybe they can get back on track for the 2024 Olympics. But the French will have homefield advantage. And Spain looks very powerful but have not qualified yet for the Paris Olympics as far as I can tell. Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's qualification - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Wom en%27s_qualification)

2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League A - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Women%27s_Nations_League_A)

Great ladies, hardly. They seem to have other things on their minds other than soccer.

No idea how much was the coaching and how much the players but did not look like anything approaching championship material. They were lucky to get as far as they did.

[fishon]

Poll at the top needed to go lower than tenth place.

[manaboutown]

Great ladies with huge talents. They were just outplayed this time. Maybe they can get back on track for the 2024 Olympics. But the French will have homefield advantage. And Spain looks very powerful but have not qualified yet for the Paris Olympics as far as I can tell. Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's qualification - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Wom en%27s_qualification)

2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League A - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Women%27s_Nations_League_A)

UNLADYLIKE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/unladylike)

They are anything but "great ladies". Unladylike does not begin to describe their reprehensible behavior. They do not deserve the financial and fan support of our country.

It seems to me that the members of a team supported by and representing a country should conduct themselves responsibly and proudly and not attempt to vilify their country in front of the world.