As the 2023 FIFA World Cup continues in full swing, contesting teams are closing in on the group stages. Likewise, the USWNT also played their final group stage against Portugal, which was quite crucial as it decided their fate in the competition. A win or a draw would have sent them to the next stage of the competition, but a loss would have sent them straight to their homes. Guess what the USWNT settled for?

Yes, they settled for a draw. It was quite a disappointing performance from the 2019 Champions as fans are furious with the result. While their fans are blasting them for the draw, US President Joe Biden’s wife Jill Biden jumped on another bandwagon. Apparently, Mrs. Jill had an unexpected congratulations message for the team. However, that drew her nothing but criticism from fans.

Joe Biden’s wife Jill Biden applauds USWNT as she draws criticism from fans

It wasn’t the result everyone expected it to be but the USWNT surely had to settle with a draw against Portugal. Both sides couldn’t conjure up a goal as they suffered a stalemate in the final match of the Group stage. Meanwhile, the Netherlands thrashed Vietnam 7-0. As it stands, the Americans and the Dutches will be advancing to the next round.

Interestingly, their draw is garnering different kinds of reactions from netizens. While many are slandering them for their poor performance, Joe Biden’s wife Jill had praise for the ladies. After the match, she quickly fired up her Twitter and wrote, “That was a game worth waking up early for! Great work, @USWNT! Congratulations on advancing to the Round of 16!”

However, her praise has done nothing but drawn harsh criticism from the soccer fraternity.

This fan has made a straight appeal to the first lady of America to get an “executive order” that fires coach Vlatko Andonovski.

While a few fans questioned Jill Biden if she even watched the game.

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Indeed, this is quite a harsh criticism from fans towards Jill Biden, who only wrote the message in good faith. Subsequently, it shows that U.S. fans are utterly disappointed with the latest result. Surely from here, things have become difficult for Vlatko Andonovski’s side as it severely puts their three-peat in danger.

Difficulties mounting for Vlatko Andonovski and Co.

This year’s Women’s World Cup surely comes with a lot of surprising elements. Certainly, it has been quite astonishing for the USWNT. Furthermore, it has also put their historic dream of achieving a ‘three-peat’ in jeopardy. The strong performances from teams like England, Japan, Spain, and others have definitely made things difficult. Surprisingly, even Colombia, led by 18-year-old Linda Caicedo, is on a remarkable winning streak.

On paper, the US women’s soccer team was touted to tear up this year’s campaign before the commencement of the tournament. However, today’s match has revealed that significant improvements are necessary if they wish to retain their dreams of a three-peat. Be that as it may, the team must have a discussion and reflect on what happened today.

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