Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Who the he!! cares about this women's soccer team? Date:   7/12/2019 8:56:49 AM

First of all, my middle daughter played soccer all through school, including varsity all through her high school years.  She chose to play volleyball in college.  So I understand the positive impact any sports has on the girls who choose to play.  So don't take this so personal. 

However, I was pointing out the disproportionate fixation on this particular team, especially in comparison to our first three World Cup winning teams.  You are right that we should watch our national sports teams because they do in fact represent the U.S.  And in this regard far too many of them did a pathetic job, especially their captain who they chose to represent them.  Kneeling for the national anthem.  Trampling on our flag.  Taunting and making fun of teams they beat.  Screaming profanities at their parade.  Refusing to go to the WH because they don't like Trump. Injecting their political views into the sport.  I found all that disgusting, a poor representation of our great country and frankly embarressing to me and millions of other Americans.  And I find their whining about being paid as much as the men to be likewise pathetic and disgusting.  The markets have spoken and they are simply not worth as much as the men in the marketplace and they should not have been paid as much.  In essence they are whining about not being paid as much because of their gender and then they ask to be paid more than they are worth because of their gender.  They are whiney sore winners and don't deserve an ounce of admiration.  

I find all that disgusting and unjustified and not deserving of my support or admiration.  Hence, my pejorative title which was obviously and intentionally inflammatory.  But just for you, I changed the title to be more specific to this team so you won't have to be offended.  And if it still offends you then we will just have to agree to disagree but I will never support this team regardless of their skill on the field.