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Jimena Lopez starting for Mexico vs USWNT
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Last: 6 yr ago by Here4goodSoccer
Edit, nevermind. Time to move on.
Since were already completely off the rails here, I just wanted to interject that this phenomenon was what I was worried about when USSF started using the teams to promote any sort of agenda. (The most recent example is the rainbow pride numbers on the jerseys.)
No matter how worthy the message you're trying to push, the reaction to that message almost always steals the spotlight and results in pretty divisive actions by fans, players, etc. Plus, just because you agree with *this message* doesn't ensure you'll be okay with whatever the next message might be.
I'm actually fine with players not all toeing the company line, but it didn't make any sense to me at the time that the Fed would choose a company line that they knew would result in some fractions.
No matter how worthy the message you're trying to push, the reaction to that message almost always steals the spotlight and results in pretty divisive actions by fans, players, etc. Plus, just because you agree with *this message* doesn't ensure you'll be okay with whatever the next message might be.
I'm actually fine with players not all toeing the company line, but it didn't make any sense to me at the time that the Fed would choose a company line that they knew would result in some fractions.
Great post jeffk.
Just promote soccer, period. Let MLS and other leagues do that agenda pushing if they want. When I watch my national teams in anything, I want unity and a common goal of showing we're the baddest MF's in whatever event.
Truvada_for_prep said:oragator said:
This probably pissed off Rapione
She stood with her arms behind her back, looking towards the flag like the rest of the team. When the song stopped, she clapped just like everyone else.
Reading this thread, some of y'all are more the woe is me *****y type than those you complain about.
Nothing really happened yesterday and we still went off the rails.
I understand your sentiment, but many (not all) the folks who are angry at Rapinoe need to be sincere about what they're really angry about...
It's not really about the team she's playing for.
Like, if Colin Kaepernick some how turned into a world class soccer player, the attention would derail even if he went out and "behaved."
I understand your sentiment, but many (not all) the folks who are angry at Rapinoe need to be sincere about what they're really angry about...
It's not really about the team she's playing for.
Like, if Colin Kaepernick some how turned into a world class soccer player, the attention would derail even if he went out and "behaved."
Not exactly sure which post you're replying to, so if this is off-base, I apologize.
We actually have a couple key men's players who don't sing the anthem or put their hands over their heart due to religious or political objections. People will always see what they want to see and find an excuse to be angry if they want to be angry. My main point is that the USSF needs to focus on promoting the team as representing the nation - and that's it. Don't provide a leg up for those already looking for a reason to be upset.
We actually have a couple key men's players who don't sing the anthem or put their hands over their heart due to religious or political objections. People will always see what they want to see and find an excuse to be angry if they want to be angry. My main point is that the USSF needs to focus on promoting the team as representing the nation - and that's it. Don't provide a leg up for those already looking for a reason to be upset.
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Holy thread hijack!
Politics forum please...
Politics forum please...
Some of us would rather not infect ourselves with internet AIDS
Can we agree that a lot of the stuff we think we know is BS? How many players just put their hand over their heart and sing because they don't want to deal with the media headache.
I fake pray at family get together simply because I don't want to deal with the hassle. I'm sure many players do this with the national anthem.
Honestly, I find it weird that we sing the national anthem at sporting events.
I fake pray at family get together simply because I don't want to deal with the hassle. I'm sure many players do this with the national anthem.
Honestly, I find it weird that we sing the national anthem at sporting events.
I too think it's kind of weird that we do it at non-Olympic/national sporting events.
In conclusion, congrats to Jimena for the senior Mexican national team cap.
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this. So much this.Smokedraw01 said:
Honestly, I find it weird that we sing the national anthem at sporting events.
For national team stuff, I get it, but everything else it is just weird.
I'm sure a lot of people on this thread have been to a league match in a foreign country and can recall never ever hearing a national anthem.
I really enjoy the patriotism at sporting events.
Minute Maid did a very good job of honoring some fallen hero's at yesterday's game.
Side topic:
I find it comical how a majority of women in caps think they are immune to removing them during the anthem.
Minute Maid did a very good job of honoring some fallen hero's at yesterday's game.
Side topic:
I find it comical how a majority of women in caps think they are immune to removing them during the anthem.
TO THE DROP ZONE!!!
Lol
Instead of a filibuster, we'll just go straight to PKs.
What position did Jimena play? I expect her to replace Kendall on the left side of the back line since I think that is where Jimena has said she is most comfortable playing.
Left back. Held her own against Heath.
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