I don't want to talk about a certain English player. I don't want to hear excuses or explanations. I obviously don't want that player to receive any abuse, only justifiable criticism. I want to talk about someone else, someone I was just introduced to in the England v. Nigeria game.
This is American-born Nigerian defender Michelle Alozie. She's a first-generation American, born to immigrant parents. She played for Yale and Tennessee in college. She's now a player with the NWSL's Houston Dash.
Oh, Michelle Alozie also has a Bachelor's in Microbiology from Yale and when she's not playing professional football, she does cancer research at Texas Children's Hospital.
When Michelle Alozie was shoved into the ground and stomped on by an opposing player at the Women's World Cup, she didn't react with anger. She didn't jump up and confront the opposing player. She looked to the match officials and allowed them to carry out the process of justice.
And do you know what Michelle Alozie said after the game?
"I was a little bit surprised by her reaction to the tackle. I don’t think it was really needed. I’m fine, my butt is fine from her stepping on it! I was kind of confused initially. I didn’t understand what was going on at first. There’s no hard feelings, it’s just a game."
And do you know what Michelle Alozie tweeted?
The WWC and larger world of WoSo needs players like Michelle Alozie. Let's talk about her.
