The US women’s soccer team is one of the most successful and popular teams in the world. They have won three World Cups, and they are known for their athleticism, skill, and teamwork. However, the team has also been criticized by right-wing media for their activism.
After the team’s loss to Sweden in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, right-wing media outlets and figures attacked the team, saying that their “wokeness” had caused them to lose. These attacks were based on the false premise that the team’s activism is a distraction from their game.
Tweets:
- Fox News host Jesse Watters tweeted, “The US women’s soccer team lost to Sweden because they’re too woke. They’re more focused on protesting than winning.” [Tweet embed]
- Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro wrote in an article, “The US women’s soccer team is a victim of its own success. They’ve become so focused on being woke that they’ve forgotten how to win.” [Article embed]
- Former President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, “The US women’s soccer team is a disgrace. They’re more focused on kneeling for the national anthem than winning games. They deserve to lose.” [Truth Social embed]
The right-wing attacks on the US women’s soccer team are baseless and harmful. They are an attempt to silence the team’s voices and to prevent them from using their platform to promote social justice. The team’s activism is important, and it is something that should be celebrated.
