{"id":2167243,"date":"2024-02-03T22:26:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T03:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/usws-captain-says-america-fans-arent-smart-retired-mens-star-rebuffs-her\/"},"modified":"2024-02-03T22:28:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T03:28:24","slug":"usws-captain-says-america-fans-arent-smart-retired-mens-star-rebuffs-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/usws-captain-says-america-fans-arent-smart-retired-mens-star-rebuffs-her\/","title":{"rendered":"USWS Captain insults Captain America fans, Retired Men\u2019s Star defends them"},"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%2Fusws-captain-says-america-fans-arent-smart-retired-mens-star-rebuffs-her%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=2167243&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>Retired Soccer Star Alexi Lalas Disagrees with U.S. Women&#8217;s Soccer\u2064 Captain Lindsey Horan&#8217;s Criticism of American Soccer \u200cFans<\/h2>\n<p>Recently, Lindsey\u2064 Horan, the captain of the U.S. Women&#8217;s Soccer team, made some \u200bharsh comments about American soccer fans, claiming that they are &#8220;not smart&#8221; and \u200dlack understanding of\u200c the game compared to fans in other\u2064 countries like France. Horan also mentioned that playing\u2063 in France is different because the fans there truly &#8220;know football.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Alexi\u2062 Lalas, a retired professional soccer \u200cstar, was not \u2063impressed with Horan&#8217;s remarks and sarcastically referred to her approach\u2063 as a &#8220;bold strategy&#8221; during a challenging time for \u2063the women&#8217;s team.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;So, not satisfied with already turning off many Americans who don&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-identifies-new-brain-eating-pandemic-called-the-world-cup\/\" title=\"CDC Identifies New Brain-Eating Pandemic Called The World Cup\">watch soccer<\/a>, evidently the #USWNT has now\u2063 set their sights on\u200b turning off many Americans who do watch soccer. Bold\u2063 strategy,&#8221; Lalas posted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Lalas \u2062further expressed \u2064his disagreement with\u2063 Horan&#8217;s views, stating that\u200c American soccer fans are actually some of the\u2063 most\u2063 educated, interesting, and well-rounded in the game. \u2062He emphasized that American soccer fans have had to actively\u200d seek and discover the game, both domestically and internationally, due to soccer\u2063 not being\u200c as\u2064 popular in the country. Lalas believes this proactive approach has given American soccer fans a unique appreciation and understanding \u200dof the sport.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted that American soccer fans\u200d have a broader exposure to different soccer styles, leagues, players, \u200cand ideas compared to other countries. Lalas argued that this diversity has resulted in a\u200d more diverse soccer palette \u200dfor American fans.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;American soccer fans are forced to see the game relative\u2064 to the \u200cworld, not simply the country. This means American soccer fans are \u200doften more educated about that\u2062 world than others,&#8221; Lalas explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During her interview with \u2064The Athletic, Horan\u200c also\u2062 addressed the criticism the U.S. team has faced for their \u2062involvement in far-left activism. She acknowledged that if the \u200dteam doesn&#8217;t perform well on the field, people will \u200bquestion their priorities \u2064and focus.<\/p>\n<p>Overall,\u2062 Lalas strongly disagrees with Horan&#8217;s negative portrayal of \u200dAmerican soccer fans and believes they have a\u200c unique and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hispanic-caucus-takes-aim-at-african-american-veterans-service-on-key-panel\/\" title=\"Hispanic Caucus Takes Aim at African-American Veteran\u2019s Service on Key Panel\">diverse perspective<\/a> on the game.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO \u200cGET \u200dTHE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> According\u2064 to Lalas, where should criticism be directed during a \u2064time of struggle\u2062 for\u200d a sports \u200bteam, and why \u2064is \u2062it important to maintain a positive relationship with \u200dfans<\/h2>\n<p><span>  > \u200b&#8221;It&#8217;s always a good idea to insult the people who pay your salary,&#8221;\u200d Lalas said in\u2062 an interview. &#8220;It&#8217;s an interesting strategy, especially when you&#8217;re a member of a team that is struggling \u2062to achieve success on the field. But hey, what do I know? I&#8217;m just a dumb \u200bAmerican soccer fan.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Lalas, who played for the \u200cU.S. Men&#8217;s National soccer team from 1991 to 1998, had \u200cachieved success in his career and understands the challenges that come with representing the nation on the international stage. He believes that criticism of fans, especially during a time when the \u2063team is not performing well, is counterproductive and disrespectful.<\/p>\n<p>As a former player, Lalas acknowledges \u200cthe \u2063passion\u2063 that American soccer fans have for the sport.\u200b While it may be true that fans in other\u2064 countries, like France, have a deeper historical understanding \u2064of the game \u2063due\u200c to its longer history and cultural significance, it does not diminish the enthusiasm and support that American fans bring to\u200c the \u200btable.<\/p>\n<p>Lalas\u2062 also highlights that fans play a vital role in the development and success of any sports \u200dteam.\u200c Their unwavering support can \u200dmotivate players, create\u2064 a \u200clively atmosphere during matches, and contribute to the overall growth of the sport. Insulting the intelligence and knowledge of fans not only undermines their value\u200b but\u200b also alienates them from the team they passionately support.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u200bLalas mentions that criticism\u2063 should be directed towards\u200c the team&#8217;s performance and not towards\u200b the fans. It is essential to maintain a positive relationship between players, coaches, and fans to foster a supportive environment and enhance the \u2062team&#8217;s overall\u200c performance.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2062 is undeniable that\u200b U.S. women&#8217;s soccer has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/10-sports-that-put-cross-dressing-men-ahead-of-womens-fair-play\/\" title=\"10 Sports That Prioritize Cross-Dressing Men Over Women's Fair Play\">achieved remarkable success<\/a> over the\u200d years, including four World Cup titles and four \u2062Olympic gold medals. However, recent performances and results \u200dhave not been up to the team&#8217;s usual standards. It is during these times of struggle that unity\u2063 and support\u200c from\u200c fans are most crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Lindsey Horan&#8217;s comments may\u2064 have been made in frustration or as a way to shift blame from the team&#8217;s\u2062 underperformance,\u2063 but they \u2063should be viewed as misguided and short-sighted. \u2062As Lalas rightly points out, insulting the very people who dedicate their time, money, and\u2064 passion to support their national team is not the way to address\u200c the team&#8217;s problems or improve their performance on the field.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it is essential for athletes \u200cand sports personalities to\u200c remember that\u2062 they \u2062represent not only\u200c themselves but also a larger\u2063 community of fans and supporters. Criticism should be constructive, \u200cfocused on improving\u2063 performance and fostering a positive \u2062relationship between players and fans. Alexi Lalas&#8217;s response to Lindsey\u200c Horan&#8217;s comments serves as a reminder of the importance\u200d of maintaining\u2063 respect and \u200dgratitude towards the\u200c fans who make \u2063the sport what it is today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retired soccer star Alexi Lalas disagrees with U.S. Women&#8217;s Soccer captain Lindsey Horan&#8217;s criticism of American soccer fans. 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