Try to keep the noise out, Lindsey Horan breaks silence amid USWNTs criticism over national
The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is experiencing a challenging 2023 World Cup tournament, narrowly securing a 0-0 draw against Portugal to advance from the Group stages. The team faced criticism for their performance, with some focusing on their decision not to sing the National Anthem. In response, captain Lindsey Horan has now addressed the team’s performance and the scrutiny they’ve faced during the tournament.
The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is facing significant criticism for their lackluster performances in the World Cup. After narrowly securing a draw against Portugal, where the Portuguese hit the goalpost in the dying moments of the game, many have labeled the team lucky to still be in the tournament. Additionally, the team has been critiqued for what some perceive as a lack of passion, as they chose not to sing their National Anthem before the match against Portugal.
Amidst the barrage of questions and criticism directed at the USWNT, Captain Horan stepped forward to defend the team’s performance. She asserted, “We’re going to focus on ourselves and look at everything internally and try to keep the noise out as much as possible.” It’s evident that the USWNT is taking a united stance, blocking out external critics and placing their trust in their teammates and management
Manager Vlatko Andonovski also defended the team. He claimed anyone questioning the commitment of the team must be “insane”. He admitted that the draw against Portugal was underwhelming. However, he believes in his team and aims to continue their World Cup run. The USWNT is now gearing up to face Sweden in the knockout stage, and with the support of their manager, they are determined to make a strong statement in their pursuit of success.
USWNT did not sing their National Anthem against Portugal
During their game against Portugal, several players from the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) chose to remain silent as the National Anthem, ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ played. Among the starting lineup, a total of 6 players refused to sing. This decision garnered criticism, as observers questioned the team’s stance during the anthem.
During the playing of the National Anthem, the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) players chose to remain silent and refrained from putting their hands over their hearts, which is a customary gesture during the Anthem. This silent protest was done as a form of protest by some members of the team.
While a few players, like Alex Morgan, quietly sang the Anthem, the overall display was in stark contrast to the passionate singing demonstrated by Portugal’s women’s team, who sang their own Anthem with evident pride.
The USWNT players chose to protest against racial injustice and police violence by remaining silent during the National Anthem, aligning with a movement that has been ongoing since 2016.
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