United States women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski took umbrage with a point of criticism leveled by USWNT legend Carli Lloyd after the team's 0-0 draw with Portugal in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Lloyd didn't hold back, calling out what she thought was a disproportionate level of celebration following a lackluster performance.
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The two-time World Cup winner also contended she's "not seeing that passion" from the current players that reflects the significance of representing the U.