The U.S. women’s national team likes to claim that it is in a bubble at this World Cup, but it’s clear that they’ve heard the controversy about their celebrations against Thailand loud and clear.
The USWNT faced withering criticism for its exuberant celebrations in the latter portion of its 13-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday in its World Cup opener.
On Sunday the U.S. had a chance to answer its critics on the field, and it did so in cheeky fashion in its second game of the World Cup.
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Carli Lloyd scored her team’s opener against Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris and after briefly celebrating with her teammates, she turned toward the bench and offered a calm, refined golf clap.