{"id":2073066,"date":"2023-10-19T13:05:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T17:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uswnts-carli-lloyd-wont-apologize-for-not-kneeling-in-final-olympic-game\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T13:09:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T17:09:53","slug":"uswnts-carli-lloyd-wont-apologize-for-not-kneeling-in-final-olympic-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uswnts-carli-lloyd-wont-apologize-for-not-kneeling-in-final-olympic-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Carli Lloyd of USWNT unapologetic for not kneeling in Olympic final."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fuswnts-carli-lloyd-wont-apologize-for-not-kneeling-in-final-olympic-game%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2073066&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Carli \u200bLloyd Stands Tall in\u2064 the Face \u200cof \u2063Anthem Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>Former U.S. women&#8217;s national soccer team star \u200bCarli Lloyd has no \u2063regrets about refusing to\u200c join her teammates in kneeling for the national anthem during her\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uswnts-carli-lloyd-wont-apologize-for-not-kneeling-in-final-olympic-game\/\" title=\"Carli Lloyd of USWNT unapologetic for not kneeling in Olympic final.\">final international \u200bchampionship match<\/a> \u200din the 2020 Tokyo\u200c Olympics bronze medal game.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It was right before \u2064kickoff,&#8221; the two-time FIFA Women&#8217;s World Cup champion said in an interview with CBS&#8217;s Kate Abdo. &#8220;So, it wasn&#8217;t necessarily like a protest, per se.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Lloyd&#8217;s decision to stand \u200dwas\u2062 not a reflection of her beliefs about protesting the anthem. Instead, she had kneeled before every game and\u2062 wanted to make a different \u200dchoice \u200cfor her last world championship match.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m sure,\u200c &#8217;cause I \u200cwas the only one standing,&#8221; she said when Abdo asked if her refusal sent a message to those \u2064watching around the world. &#8220;I \u200bjust thought that we had done \u200cenough of the kneeling, and I \u200bjust wanted to stand in my\u200c last <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hockey-stars-brutal-move-with-ice-skate-caught-on-rink-camera\/\" title=\"Hockey player's dangerous ice skate move caught on camera.\">world championship game<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>For Lloyd, it&#8217;s about recognizing \u200cthat\u200b no nation is perfect and \u2064that there are many \u200bareas that need improvement. She believes in treating every person with respect, regardless of their appearance or beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging \u2062that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, Lloyd feels that\u2062 there is a \u2063contradiction\u2063 when certain opinions are deemed unacceptable. She had simply reached a point where\u2062 she \u200chad enough \u200bof kneeling right before the game.<\/p>\n<p>Former U.S. \u2063men&#8217;s national team players Clint \u200dDempsey \u2063and Maurice Edu were\u200c part of the CBS panel discussing\u2062 the issue.\u200d Edu expressed that Lloyd&#8217;s \u200drefusal to\u200b kneel felt like a slight, but Lloyd responded by emphasizing her support for actionable\u200b change and \u200bexplaining that kneeling had started to feel like a mere gesture.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if she would make the same decision again, Lloyd stood firm.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Probably,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I\u2062 think that people maybe look into things too much. You&#8217;re asking \u2062me what was [the] reason? I kneeled five other times, and my\u2064 last game I was honed in. I wanted a medal. I wanted to just\u2064 focus on that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Carli Lloyd&#8217;s unwavering stance in the face of anthem controversy showcases her determination and focus on her final\u2062 game, leaving no room for regrets.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/carli-lloyd-no-regrets-refusing-to-kneel-national-anthem\">The \u2062Washington Examiner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what \u2063ways does Carli Lloyd&#8217;s decision to stand tall amidst \u200cthe anthem controversy \u200cexemplify \u200cthe fundamental principles of freedom of expression and individual autonomy<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dNd during the national\u200b anthem stirred up controversy and sparked a lively\u2062 debate about athletes&#8217; rights to express their views on social and political issues. While some praised her for standing up \u200bfor her beliefs, others criticized her for \u200bnot supporting her teammates&#8217; stance on racial injustice and systemic inequalities.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to recognize that Lloyd&#8217;s decision was not\u200b made lightly. As one of the most decorated athletes in U.S. soccer history, she understands\u2063 the platform she \u2062has and the influence she can wield. However, she also believes in the power of personal choice and individual expression. In her\u2064 own words, &#8220;Everyone has\u200b the\u200d right to do what they feel is\u2062 best for themselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lloyd&#8217;s decision to stand during the national anthem was not a rejection of her teammates&#8217; protest or a\u200d statement against their cause. Instead, \u200dit\u2064 was a reflection \u200cof her own personal beliefs \u200dand values. While some may interpret her decision as \u200ba lack of solidarity, it is essential \u200cto remember that unity does not have to mean conformity.\u2064 Diversity of opinions and perspectives is a strength that should be\u200d celebrated rather than condemned.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Lloyd&#8217;s \u200bdecision highlights the complexity and nuance of the \u2064anthem controversy phenomenon. The issue is not black and white; there are\u2063 shades of gray. While kneeling during\u2062 the national anthem \u200chas become a symbolic \u200dgesture \u200cfor many athletes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/professor-who-went-on-strike-for-social-justice-hit-with-hefty-bill-from-state-auditor\/\" title=\"Professor Who Went on Strike for Social Justice Hit with Hefty Bill from State Auditor\">protest racial injustice<\/a>, not everyone shares the same\u2063 perspective \u200cor approach. It is crucial to respect and acknowledge that individuals may choose different methods to address and\u200d contribute to societal issues.<\/p>\n<p>Carli\u200c Lloyd&#8217;s steadfastness in upholding \u200dher own\u2063 convictions in the face of intense scrutiny and \u200dcriticism is commendable. It takes courage to stand up for what one believes in, especially when it goes against popular opinion or challenges the status quo. Her decision sparks conversations and \u2062encourages dialogue, which can ultimately lead to meaningful change and\u200d growth.<\/p>\n<p>In a time when the world\u200b is\u2062 grappling with numerous social, political, and economic challenges, it is imperative to foster an\u2062 environment that promotes understanding, empathy, and respect for diverse viewpoints. Carli Lloyd&#8217;s\u200c decision to stand \u200btall amidst the anthem controversy serves as a reminder of \u200bthe importance of upholding individual \u200dfreedoms and the right to express oneself, \u200deven when\u2064 it may not align with the prevailing narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Lloyd&#8217;s decision should not be\u2064 perceived as an act\u200d of defiance or divisiveness. Instead, it should \u200cbe viewed as an\u2063 affirmation of\u200b the\u2064 fundamental principles\u200b on \u2064which our society is built, namely freedom of expression and individual autonomy. By\u2062 standing firm in her beliefs, she exemplifies the power \u200band resilience \u200bof the human spirit, showing us that even in the face of controversy, one can maintain dignity and integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Carli \u200cLloyd&#8217;s \u200dlegacy extends far beyond her achievements on \u2064the soccer field. She has become an inspiration for aspiring athletes and individuals alike, reminding us that staying true to oneself is a virtue that should be cherished and admired. Her decision to stand tall in the face of the anthem controversy exemplifies the importance of maintaining one&#8217;s \u200dmoral compass and remaining steadfast in the pursuit of one&#8217;s principles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carli Lloyd, ex-U.S. women&#8217;s soccer star, stands by her decision not to kneel during the national anthem in her last international championship match at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The two-time FIFA Women&#8217;s World Cup champion expressed no regrets, stating it occurred moments before kickoff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2073067,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2073066","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2073066","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2073066"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2073066\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2073067"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2073066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2073066"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2073066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}