🤔 Carli Lloyd Throws Shade at USWNT’s Post-Draw Celebrations: Fun or Fumble? 🎉

TL;DR; 💥Carli Lloyd, football superstar, raised eyebrows when she called out USWNT’s celebratory moves post their World Cup draw with Portugal. Did the team get a little too hyped over a 0-0 tie? 🤷‍♀️

Waking up early Tuesday morning, many soccer fans tuned in to watch the US Women’s National Team face-off with Portugal. But what should have been a nail-biter, ended up in a yawn-worthy 0-0 tie. Thanks to Portugal’s Ana Capeta, things almost got spicy when her extra-time kick was inches away from being the game-changer. But, luck was on Team USA’s side as the ball flirted with the goalpost before deciding against it.

The real drama, however, unfurled post-game on the pitch. 🕺💃 The USWNT players, perhaps too relieved at advancing to the World Cup’s knockout stage, decided to bust some celebratory moves. Fun or overkill for just a draw?

Enter Carli Lloyd. 🚫✋

The football queen, with not one but two Olympic gold medals and two World Cup wins under her belt, wasn’t having any of it. She decided to serve some tea, piping hot, expressing her disbelief at the team’s rather gleeful response to what she deemed an “uninspiring” game.

And here we thought the drama was reserved for reality TV shows.

Let’s rewind a bit. Lloyd has been in the cleats of those players. She’s tasted victory, felt the weight of loss, and knows the pressures of playing on a global stage. So, when she feels something’s off, maybe it’s worth a ponder.

What was clear is that Lloyd’s comment struck a chord. Social media was abuzz with GIFs, memes, and of course, lots of opinions. While some fans agreed, pointing out the team should reserve their happy dances for a clear win, others felt that in the world of sports, every advance, however tiny, deserves its moment in the sun. 🌞

It raises a thought: In a world increasingly motivated by visuals and moments, where do we draw the line between genuine joy and moments staged for the ‘gram?

In the end, soccer is just as much about goals as it is about heart and spirit. And while everyone is entitled to their opinion, here’s a question for you: Do you think the USWNT’s celebrations were a genuine outpouring of relief and joy, or a tad too much for just a draw? 🤔