![]() ![]() And although the game itself inevitably became of secondary importance in the wake of the Yates report, by the end of 90 pulsating minutes at Wembley, the good of the women's game claimed its place in the spotlight, shoving the bad and the ugly into the margins while the two teams showed why they will both believe they can win the World Cup next summer.Įngland's 2-1 victory, following first-half goals from Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway on either side of Sophia Smith's equaliser, was their first against the U.S. Prior to this week's shameful findings, Friday's match was designed to provide a platform for the very best in the sport - the newly crowned European champions against the game's long-standing best team and reigning world champions. Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images Players for both the United States and England teams stand together in solidarity days after the release of a report detailing systemic abuse in the NWSL. But while the fallout will continue to impact the game for weeks and months to come, it cannot be allowed to overshadow the talent and fortitude of the teams and players who are continually raising the standard and profile of women's soccer. The ramifications of the report, and what happens next, are uncertain and it is clear that the women's game, not just in the United States, demands greater safeguards and protection for its players. ![]() In solidarity with the American players, England manager Sarina Wiegman said the findings were "horrible and unacceptable."īoth sets of players wore teal armbands as a visual statement of their support for the victims of the abuse, while the Wembley Arch was lit in the same colour for 15 minutes before kickoff.
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