On July 24, when asked about her team’s Olympic goals, US women’s national soccer team (USWNT) head coach Emma Hayes said that with the improvement of women’s soccer worldwide, demanding that the USWNT must win gold is disrespectful to other participating teams.
As the top team in women’s soccer, the USWNT is always a favorite to win any tournament they enter. When discussing the pressure put on her team, Hayes stated: “Demanding that we must win gold is a mistake. First, you need to focus on the group stage; only after securing advancement can you consider further objectives. Insisting that we must win gold is disrespectful to the other participating teams. Women’s soccer has developed very rapidly, and no team can be assured of victory. We need to redefine our goals and show respect for the other participating teams.”
The USWNT has an impressive track record, having won four World Cup titles and four Olympic gold medals, making them the most successful team in history. However, in recent years, the USWNT has faced setbacks in major international competitions, and their dominance has significantly diminished.
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