In a display that has sparked controversy and criticism, several US women’s soccer stars remained silent during the playing of the national anthem at the World Cup opener in New Zealand. Out of the 11 starting players, six chose not to place their hands over their hearts during the anthem, opting instead to keep their arms at their sides or behind their backs. On the other hand, all of the Vietnamese players were seen proudly singing their anthem with their hands on their chests. The US players’ actions have drawn harsh criticism, with some accusing them of lacking patriotism and suggesting that they should be replaced by players who are proud to represent their country. This incident has once again brought attention to the behavior of the US women’s team during the anthem, particularly in light of former captain Megan Rapinoe’s past protests against racist police brutality. Rapinoe had previously stated that she would never put her hand over her heart or sing the national anthem again. While the US team stood at attention during the anthem, photographs and video footage reveal that some players turned to face the stars and stripes flag at the far end of the stadium. Despite this, critics on social media have accused them of disrespecting the anthem and the country. In the actual game, the US team emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Vietnam, with goals scored by Sophia Smith and captain Lindsey Horan.
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