It’s a double-edged sword. On one hand, a professional sports team shouldn’t be criticized for playing their best game on the biggest stage in the world. On the other hand, a professional sports team shouldn’t be put in the position where they lack so much support and funding from their federation that they end up with a performance like that on the biggest stage in the world.
Eniola Aluko is "disappointed" England players have not supported her stance after Mark Sampson was found to have used racially discriminatory remarks.
“She said: “I’ve had a lot of support from other countries: Norway, Sweden, France, particularly the United States girls. In their case they have Megan Rapinoe taking a knee in protest at the treatment of black people in America, while others sing the national anthem.
“That was discussed among the team, and while some players didn’t agree with her stance, they still respected it. That’s what we need to learn from. I should not be sat here saying I haven’t had any communication from my team-mates, bar the Chelsea girls.
“We need to look at other examples and ask why this isn’t happening with a team ranked third in the world. Is the togetherness we keep banging on about actually being put into action or is it just a hashtag on Twitter?
“Unless we do that, I don’t think we can achieve what we really want to.“”
The Chicago Red Stars announced today that the club has acquired U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Morgan Brian and future considerations if certain criteria are met via trade with the Houston Dash. In exchange for Brian, the Red Stars have sent midfielder Kristie Mewis and future considerations if certain criteria are met to Houston.