Carli Lloyd points to behind-the-scenes examples of USWNT’s sense of ‘entitlement’ at World Cup after 16th round loss to Sweden
- Lloyd previously criticized the USWNT’s lackluster showings during the tournament
- Striker Megan Rapinoe played her last World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
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Carli Lloyd has continued to shed light on the U.S. Women’s National Team and its eye-popping collapse at the World Cup by providing examples of the team’s “rights” both on and off the field during the tournament.
The former offensive midfielder, who will retire in 2021, appeared on her Fox Sports colleague Alex Lalas’s podcast earlier this week and was asked about her observations about the behavior of the US squad and how it contributed to the dismal showings of the game. team at the World Cup. Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Lloyd, 41, earned 316 caps for the Star and Stripes, scoring 134 goals from 2005 to two years ago and now works as an analyst for one of ESPN’s biggest rivals.
“When I first joined the team, there was just a certain amount of respect for everyone there – for coaches, other players, support staff… massages, trainers, doctors,” Lloyd initially said.
“And as the years go by, it’s little things, but it adds up to big things, ultimately impacting (performance) on the field.”
Carli Lloyd’s doubled down on her comments that the USWNTs felt entitled to the World Cup
The reigning champions of the world crashed to Sweden in the Round of 16 at the World Cup
Lloyd particularly questioned the attitude of the players after the narrow 0-0 draw against Portugal
Lloyd pointed to concerns about the attitude of the US women’s team after the team’s 0-0 draw with Portugal to just about make it to the group stage.
The reigning champions of the world then fell in the round of 16 in a penalty shootout against Sweden.
Lloyd continued to give examples of minor questionable behavior that repeated itself on Lalas’ podcast, concluding that they became contagious to other team members during the World Cup as the games progressed.
“For example, if you’re getting a massage, your name is signed in at a certain time, and you decide not to show up, and decide not to text the massage therapist or say, ‘Hey, I’m running out a few minutes late.’ ‘
Lloyd 41, earned 316 caps for the Star and Stripes and scored 134 goals from 2005 to 2021
“They just sit there and they should just sit there and swallow, and not really say anything to the player who did that,” added Lloyd. “It’s just that sort of thing. It’s like garbage around the field. It throws your warm-up (clothes) and expects the equipment man (to pick it up.”
“There’s a level of — I don’t think everyone — but a level of entitlement, where I think everyone is going to do anything for you and just have no respect for others. That starts at the top.
“That should be the coach, that should be the leader, and it should funnel down to the players.”
Generation talent Megan Rapinoe played in her final Women’s World Cup and retires at the international level following the U.S.’s exit from the tournament.