The World Cup Final Is the U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Chance to Silence Critics

Even when beating opponents by double digits, the U.S women's national soccer team has celebrated goals. Such arrogance, critics shout. (TV analysts from Canada called the exuberance "disrespectful" and a "disgrace.") Several players, including high-profile stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, have said they'd refuse to visit the White House after the World Cup, given their opposition to President Donald Trump's behavior and policies.

Even when beating opponents by double digits, the U.S women's national soccer team has celebrated goals. Such arrogance, critics shout. (TV analysts from Canada called the exuberance "disrespectful" and a "disgrace.") Several players, including high-profile stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, have said they'd refuse to visit the White House after the World Cup, given their opposition to President Donald Trump's behavior and policies.