Sports world reacts to USWNT star’s retirement
"You were a joy to watch. … Enjoy retirement Julie, you represented the best of America."
"You were a joy to watch. … Enjoy retirement Julie, you represented the best of America."
"It will be special to have this one last opportunity to play for my country in front of our incredible fans and get the chance to thank my teammates and everyone who has had an impact on me as a person and player over the years.”
The USWNT has fallen to No. 3.
"We do love America."
"It’s hard to win everything."
"You’re going to bash on me for getting out there and trying my best?"
"It’s a compilation of hit words and hot-button words that don’t actually make any sort of sense or square with reality at all."
“The game against Sweden, I don’t think we were necessarily set up to play the way that we played."
"The U.S. will be back next time."
Vlatko Andonovski's time as manager has come to an end.
Former USWNT star Carli Lloyd criticized the team after they lost in the Round of 16, and Lloyd defended her criticism on Tuesday.
"There's a level of -- I guess not everybody -- but a level of entitlement."
"I think when you win, it’s easy to get comfortable."
"Wait to talk [trash] until after you’re on the podium with a gold medal."
Vlatko Andonovski is expected to be fired.