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Former Women’s soccer player Carli Lloyd is explaining why she ripped into the USWNT earlier this week.
After the team’s latest 0-0 tie vs. Portugal, the USWNT were seen dancing and smiling on the field after advancing to the knockout stage despite having a subpar performance.
Lloyd went viral when she immediately ripped into the team for their actions.
“There’s a difference between being respectful of the fans and being ‘hello’ to your family. But to be dancing? To be smiling? I mean, the player of the match was that post. You are lucky to not be going home right now,”
Fox's Carli Lloyd did not mince words about the USWNT appearing to celebrate their disappointing 0-0 draw with Portugal.
"To be dancing? To be smiling? The player of the match was that post." pic.twitter.com/QPHCIAoZ1e
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Lloyd has had time to reflect on her comments and has explained why she was so angry with the USWNT.
“I’d like to state that obviously I was very critical of the team last night, I’ve had some time to reflect, to sleep on it. I want people to understand that I care deeply about this team.”
“I poured my heart and soul into this team for 17 years, and it was based off of a legacy that was passed down from generation to generation – the mentality, the DNA of what makes that team so great. My comments were reflective on me wanting to see that legacy continue to be passed down from generation to generation.”
"I want people to understand that I care deeply about this team."@CarliLloyd shares how her previous comments on the USWNT come from a place of admiration and how they were reflected in a legacy of success and generational greatness 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/2TIv8YQOVr
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