In their Olympic opener, the US women got smoked by Sweden, 3-0.
In their Olympic opener, the US women got smoked by Sweden, 3-0.
Q "Why do you like Duke, you didn't even go there." A "Because my art school didn't have a basketball team."
Watched the game this morning. Sweden always plays the USWNT tough but that game was beyond disappointing. The 3-0 result could have been worse, Sweden dominated the game. The US looked slow and unorganized. Over and over I just found myself saying "that's just a turnover" after another poor pass. Sweden pressured everything and we didn't handle it very well. Despite being a Tar Cheat, I like Crystal Dunn but today's game was the worst I've seen from her. Not really picking on here, though, the whole team just looked lethargic.
I don't follow the women's team too closely but I just looked at the lineup for this game - unlike the men's Olympic soccer, where the global superstars are not really involved, this is largely the same players who play in the world cup, correct? Lots of familiar names on there. Not good.
I wish there was no men's soccer in the Olympics. This is a glorified exhibition. If FIFA wants to limit big tournaments to keep their influence, then fine. But having subpar soccer get medals is patently ridiculous.
Ivdon't think I can stay awake for 30 minutes more of this.
Good one against Qatar right now (on FS1)! U.S. got lucky when Qatar blew a PK just now. 62nd minute now.
GOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!!!! USA! Nice.
Initially I thought it was just some kind of friendly/exhibition related to Qatar hosting the World Cup or something. Then I saw it was the semifinal. So, not an exhibition.
Edit: GOOOAAALLLL!