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USWNT: More than just laughs and dances. Do we undervalue their dedication and hard work?

5th gold medal for the USWNT. That’s what Emma Hayes brought in after a blockbuster appointment. The ‘Triple Espresso’ frontline brought goals, stunning link-ups, and fluidic movement like the golden days. However, some misconceptions come up with it, according to Trinity Rodman. The trio of Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson scored at least three goals, each with Swanson getting a fourth in the final. Yet, many question their training methods.

Whenever someone sees training videos of the USWNT, we see them having a gala time, appearing to take things lightly. All those rumors are squashed. Rodman mentioned how the USWNT camp is on a high and aims to win more. She wants this momentum to carry forward and shut down the haters who speak otherwise.

Trinity Rodman shuts down USWNT naysayers!

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After their match against Brazil to claim the gold, Rodman mentioned, “We’ve been having so much fun. But again, we still push each other hard. There’s a misconception of, ‘Oh, they laugh and dance all the time at training. They’re not serious.’ We just proved to everyone that we are and that we take this very seriously,” according to the Athletic.

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We often see a lot of USWNT players engaging in TikTok videos and very active on social media accounts. But why not? Most of us do the same. But when it comes to players, the pressure is high, and they get criticized for appearing to take it lightly. With all the noise in the background, they performed remarkably well. Earlier, the pressure to don the USWNT jersey was high. With high expectations to dominate major tournaments, the team lost crucial competitions mounting the pressure.

After the 2012 London Olympics, they got knocked in the quarterfinals by eventual runners-up, Sweden. Meanwhile, the Tokyo Olympics became more cause for concern as they only managed a bronze medal. The gold medal seemed like a distant dream for some years. Not anymore. Emma Hayes is ready to unleash the team in three years. And with Trinity Rodman amongst their ranks, they certainly have a player who can score multiple goals.

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She stated, “We are so looking forward to the things we can do together. Of course, tonight we have a gold medal, but it doesn’t mean it ends there. We want so much more for ourselves because we’re competitors. But we’re just at the beginning. About 75 days in, baby.”

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USWNT: More than just laughs and dances. Do we undervalue their dedication and hard work?

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Notably, Emma Hayes wants more after her blueprint with Chelsea worked wonders by claiming 16 major trophies. The story is not done yet. These young women are ready to unleash themselves to claim the World Cup in 2027 and keep proving the naysayers wrong. Do you think Trinity Rodman can lead the USWNT to another title? Let us know in the comments below.