- The United States Women’s Team (USWNT) was eliminated from the 2023 Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 by Sweden on Sunday. The game ended in a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes of play, and Sweden won 5-4 on penalties. This is the earliest exit for the USWNT at a World Cup.
- The USWNT had a dominant performance during the game, with 22 shots and 11 on target, but failed to score against Sweden’s goalkeeper Zecira Musovic. Trinity Rodman, Lynn Williams, and Megan Rapinoe were some of the standout players for the USWNT.
- The USWNT’s loss sparked a lot of controversy and criticism from former president Donald Trump and evangelical leader Franklin Graham, who both blamed the team’s loss on their political views and activism.
- Trump said he was not sad when the team lost, and that the USA is “going to hell” under “Crooked Joe Biden”. Graham echoed Trump’s statements and said he agrees with him.
- The USWNT finished second in their group behind Portugal, with one win, one draw, and one loss. They beat Vietnam 3-0, tied with Netherlands 1-1, and lost to Portugal 0-0 (4-5 on penalties). The USWNT had qualified for the World Cup as the CONCACAF champions, beating Canada 1-0 in the final.
