USWNT (US Women's National Team)

It's difficult because I'm sure a good portion of the team are good representatives of the United States. But the actions of one casts shadows over the entire team. I've never understood the whole soccer celebration thing. I understand it's difficult to score a goal, so are so many other things in sports. You're getting paid, be professional, act like you've scored a goal before. And then the constant whining. I agree that the women deserve a much bigger pay day. But you know what, if you don't like the pay - find another profession. I really didn't think there was much they could do about running up the score in the first game. They were playing an opponent that was in way over their head, you're only allowed so many substitutions, the way they do tie breakers comes into play, and if you pull back and start playing safe, you get injuries.

@Beaser I saw them gloating over the high score and you can lighten up in any sport. They did it to make a "statement."

@JohnRoberts - You're right and I believe that they actually came out and said that they were trying to make a statement. The gloating is just poor sportsmanship. I don't think you ever rub an opponents nose in "it". One day you'll be in over your head and someone will be rubbing your nose in "it". How's it going to feel then.

I would disagree with you. As a tax payer, as her employer, I don't believe she has the right to protest in the work place. I believe that if she wants to protest then she should find a place outside of work, get the proper permit and then all those that want to attend her protest are more than welcome to go. I don't know about you, but I know that if I came to work and decided to protest, I'd be shown the door. As I should be. Just my opinion.