Bill Simmons targets Alex Morgan with USWNT criticism, calls her a ‘coach’s daughter’
"We gotta keep propping her up, pretending she's a superstar. She's not a superstar. She's really, honestly never been a superstar.”
"We gotta keep propping her up, pretending she's a superstar. She's not a superstar. She's really, honestly never been a superstar.”
"Politics, causes, stances, & behavior have made this team unlikeable to a portion of America."
"This team came to be defined by arrogant celebrity activists who went out of their way to exhibit shame in the US, begin the process of destroying their own sport (advocating for men to play women’s sports) and curry victimization with false narratives about equal pay."
Despite a horrible timeslot for the third game, the USWNT's group stage average viewership hit a record high.
"It came, like you said, from a place that was personal, that was emotional, and that was honest."
By finishing second in their group, the next two USWNT games will take place in the middle of the night instead of primetime.
"To question that mentality of this team, to question the willingness to win, to compete – I think it's insane."
"The player of the match was that post. You are lucky to not be going home right now."
The USWNT delivered more strong viewership for Fox Sports.
Different in the world of sports isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes to women’s sports and the Women's World Cup.
Over 5 million people tuned in for the USWNT and their 2023 Women's World Cup opener on Friday night despite a difficult time slot.
"Oh, no. She's taking a dump on the set."
"He was always this figure that represented quality journalism."
A USWNT doc, filming at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, will premiere on Netflix.
The USWNT will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, while Hendriks will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
There’s no solid evidence from a viewership standpoint to suggest that dynasties and dominance are bad for the game.
"Carli’s experience just a short time ago as a teammate and competitor on the world’s biggest stage promises to shine across our dedicated coverage of the tournament."
HBO Max streamed a friendly between New Zealand and the U.S. Women's National Team.
Tuesday night's New Zealand-USWNT friendly will be on Universo, Peacock, and the Telemundo app at 10:00 PM ET.
HBO Max streams its first-ever soccer match as the US Women's National Team takes on New Zealand tonight and Universo/Peacock carry the game in Spanish.
There are a lot of familiar soccer names involved with WBD's soccer coverage.
"I know everyone’s gonna hate me. But the men’s team makes more money. If they make more money, then they should get more money."
Viewers may get a greater appreciation for the Hall of Fame goalie.
Lloyd played for the USWNT from 2005-2021, but has gotten headlines recently for her criticism of the team's "culture."
Much of the footage filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine include of the players' in-the-moment reactions to different developments really stands out.