Following the USWNT’s loss in penalty kicks to Sweden on Sunday in Melbourne, there was plenty of backlash from the team’s supporters. But although the U.S. fell 5-4 in penalties after a 0-0 draw through regulation and extra time, forward Megan Rapinoe and manager Vlatko Andonovski received much of the early reaction, and there were virtually no positive vibes being sent to either.
Andonovski already had received backlash from supporters for numerous decisions during the team’s mediocre performance during group play. But his decisions in the round-of-16 loss to Sweden came with immense scrutiny from the fan base. For Rapinoe, a picture can be worth a thousand words. Read More
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