Ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan will co-captain the USWNT team. Both soccer stars will formally step into the leadership void created by an injury to Becky Sauerbrunn. Although all participating teams are generating interest, it is the USWNT that is captivating the spotlight.
The USWNT will aim for the third consecutive World Cup win. While most fans eagerly await the prestigious tournament to kick off, some have raised concerns about USWNT’s ‘captain’ decision. Fans submit questions over the 31-year-old veteran, Crystal Dunn, not receiving enough spotlight.
USWNT receives constructive criticism on Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan’s captain role
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USWNT will be the center of attention at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Led by Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan, they aim to keep their reigning supremacy in the tournament. Sauerbrunn had been the team’s captain and revered defensive leader for multiple years. However, because of a foot injury, Sauerbrunn will not be seen on the field.
In her absence, Morgan, a 34-year-old forward, and Horan, a 29-year-old midfielder, will share Sauerbrunn’s duties. On the field, Horan will wear the captain’s armband acting as a primary captain.
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Morgan’s announcement didn’t come up with a surprise; however, Horan shocked a lot of fans with the news. Not to mention, Horan’s announcement didn’t receive a warm welcome from some USWNT fans. Moreover, fans were not happy with the USWNT’s decision to neglect the 31-year-old veteran, Crystal Dunn.
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Crystal’s honors stretch across her career from winning the U-20 2012 World Cup, 2019 World Cup to the Olympic bronze medal. Many fans believe that the two-time World Cup Winner should have received more spotlight over Horan. One comment read, “Not to come off as a hater, but why Horan over Dunn??”. Whereas, another fan was sad and opened up about their thoughts.
It saddens me that Crystal is always left out of this conversation or never even considered. With the amount of caps and versatility and experience, she’d seem like an obvious option after Becky and alongside Alex.
— Amy J. 💙🧡 (@dropdeadbroke87) July 7, 2023
In addition to that, many fans were not pleased with the USWNT to appoint Horgan as a primary captain.
It’s not right that Horan will be the primary. Morgan should be the one that is wearing the armband when they are both on the field together.
— Ella Guttadauro (@guttadauro_ella) July 7, 2023
Morgan is more US than Morgan. More US caps. More World Cups. Morgan plays in US , Horan does not. Morgan should be primary.
— DJ Verhoest (@SportsandRving) July 7, 2023
One fan also raised questions about Horan’s chemistry with the team. And more were on the same sentiment, with different reasons.
Morgan I agree with 100% but to have a captain (Horan) that doesn’t even play with them outside of the national team??? Chemistry is so important during these big tournaments and this is not the move.
— Jami (@jami_not_jamie) July 7, 2023
In what universe do you give Horan the primary armband over Alex?? Alex is the face of this team and the definition of leadership. That to me is a slap to her face and the years of seniority she has over Horan.
— Finny 🏳️⚧️ (@Finniped13) July 7, 2023
Most diverse group they say . . . Horan is no leader, she is unable to even kneel in solidarity with her teammates . . . Vlatko is blind – Crystal, Rose Levelle are a better options.
— Eryn Crighton (@CrightonEryn) July 7, 2023
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Alex and Crystal are the only right options
— Emerson Wong (@emersonwongg) July 7, 2023
While USWNT is set to win the Women’s World Cup, it’s not receiving splendid support from fans. Many fans didn’t respond well to Horan’s captain’s announcement. Regardless, the team will be focusing more on winning their third consecutive Women’s World Cup.
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