USWNT Faces Controversy After Korbin Albert Shares Anti-LGBTQ Posts on Social Media During SheBelieve Cup Match Against Japan in Atlanta on Saturday.

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Korbin Albert is a rising star of the team.
The USWNT is facing controversy after Korbin Albert shared anti-LGBTQ posts on social media during the SheBelieve Cup match against Japan in Atlanta.
USWNT Faces Controversy After Korbin Albert Shares Anti-LGBTQ Posts on Social Media During SheBelieve Cup Match Against Japan in Atlanta on Saturday.

The USWNT has been facing controversy within its ranks after it was discovered that one of the team's rising stars, Korbin Albert, had shared anti-LGBTQ posts on social media. The team is currently participating in the SheBelieve Cup and will face off against Japan in Atlanta on Saturday.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if Korbin Albert's actions were supported by his teammates or management.
  • The USWNT has not yet issued a statement on the matter.

Sources

63%

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Albert available for USWNT amid backlash over social posts

NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Jeff Carlisle Saturday, 06 April 2024 00:20
  • Unique Points
    • , and is available for selection. Albert's actions have sparked a debate about the role of social media in shaping the image of professional athletes, especially those representing their country on the world stage.
    • Korbin Albert apologized last week after reposts and other social media activity resurfaced online, including one post on TikTok that included a sermon given in a Christian worship space talking about how being gay and feeling transgender is wrong.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author presents a quote from Twila Kilgore stating that Korbin Albert is available for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup without providing any context or clarification on what this means. This statement could be interpreted as an endorsement of Albert's actions and social media activity, which is not accurate. Secondly, the article presents a quote from Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan stating that they are disappointed in Korbin Albert's actions but does not provide any context or clarification on what these actions were. This statement could be interpreted as an endorsement of their disappointment without providing any evidence to support it. Lastly, the article presents several examples of Korbin Albert's social media activity that drew the ire of fans and teammates, including sharing a video from a Christian sermon with someone expressing shame about being gay and transgender. However, these examples are not presented in context or clarification on why they were problematic. This could be interpreted as an attempt to present Korbin Albert's actions in a positive light without providing any evidence to support it.
    • Korbin Albert is available for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when he quotes Twila Kilgore's statement about the team's high standards and their commitment to respect, inclusion, and allyship towards underrepresented groups. However, this is not a formal fallacy as it is clear that Kilgore has expertise in her field. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when he describes Albert's social media activity as
    • The sharing of a video from a Christian sermon with someone expressing shame about being gay and feeling transgender.
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  • Bias (75%)
    The author has a clear bias towards the USWNT and their players. The article is focused on the backlash against Korbin Albert's social media activity, which drew criticism from fans and teammates for supporting anti-LGBTQIA content. The author also quotes interim manager Twila Kilgore stating that it is disappointing when someone falls short of the high standards set by the team, and that they will continue to work on getting better as a team. This reinforces the idea that Albert's actions are not in line with what is expected from USWNT players.
    • The article focuses on the backlash against Korbin Albert's social media activity, which drew criticism from fans and teammates for supporting anti-LGBTQIA content.
      • The author quotes interim manager Twila Kilgore stating 'It is disappointing when somebody falls short of the very high standards that we set within this team.'
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        Jeff Carlisle has a conflict of interest on the topics of USWNT and social media activity as he is an employee of ESPN which owns the rights to broadcast NWSL games. He also has a personal relationship with Horan who plays for Orlando Pride in MLS.
        • Jeff Carlisle, an ESPN soccer reporter, wrote about USWNT player Megan Rapinoe's retirement from international soccer and her social media activity.

        73%

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        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Can U.S. Soccer punish Korbin Albert for social media activity? The policies and guidance in play

        The Athletic Meg Linehan Thursday, 04 April 2024 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • Korbin Albert apologized last week after reposts and other social media activity resurfaced online
          • The USWNT midfielder is currently in camp with the team ahead of this week'u0027s SheBelieve Cup, with the team facing off against Japan on Saturday.
          • Former USWNT player Megan Rapinoe and current captain Lindsey Horan issued a statement during a virtual media availability addressing the disappointing situation regarding Korbin that has unfolded over this past week.
        • Accuracy
          • Korbin Albert apologized last week after reposts and other social media activity resurfaced online, including one post on TikTok that included a sermon given in a Christian worship space talking about how being gay and feeling transgender is wrong.
          • The USWNT midfielder is currently in camp with the team ahead of this week's SheBelieve Cup, with the team facing off against Japan on Saturday.
        • Deception (50%)
          The article discusses the U.S. Soccer Federation's social media policies and how they may be applied to a player who has shared what is deemed to be personal religious or political beliefs online. The federation has not formally addressed Albert's social media activity, nor have interim head coach Twila Kilgore or team captain Lindsey Horan. However, the federation did release a statement on Wednesday addressing the situation and condemning any behavior that may harm or offend members of the LGBTQ+ community. The article also discusses previous examples of how social media activity has caused unintended consequences in women's soccer, such as Sydney Nasello being drafted but not signed by Portland Thorns FC due to her political beliefs.
          • The federation released a statement on Wednesday addressing the situation and condemning any behavior that may harm or offend members of the LGBTQ+ community.
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (85%)
          The article discusses the U.S. Soccer Federation's social media policies and how they may be applied to a player who has shared what is deemed to be personal religious or political beliefs online. The federation has not formally addressed Albert's social media activity, nor have interim head coach Twila Kilgore or team captain Lindsey Horan. However, the federation does have policies in place that could address this situation, such as the collective bargaining agreement with the U.S. women's national team players association and a code of conduct for all employees of U.S Soccer.
          • The article discusses how Korbin Albert apologized last week after reposting social media activity that included a sermon given in a Christian worship space talking about how being gay and feeling transgender is wrong.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          85%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          USWNT has championed women’s sports, but now confronts controversy within soccer’s ranks | Opinion

          Miami Herald Saturday, 06 April 2024 00:21
          • Unique Points
            • Korbin Albert is a rising young star for the United States Women's National Team in soccer and shared anti-LGBTQ posts on social media.
            • Albert publicly liked a tweet making fun of Megan Rapinoe's career-ending injury (a gay player).
            • The USWNT found out about Albert's exposed dark secret from her own teammate, which was disappointing for the team that has always been a beacon of respect and inclusion.
            • Albert apologized for her actions on social media but it is unclear if she truly believes what she said or not.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (80%)
            The article is deceptive in that it presents Korbin Albert as a rising star for the USWNT who has been exposed for her anti-LGBTQ views. However, this portrayal of Albert is misleading because she was not a well-known member of the team before being exposed for her bigotry. The article also implies that Albert's actions were an isolated incident when in fact they are part of a larger pattern of discrimination within the USWNT.
            • The article portrays Korbin Albert as a rising star for the USWNT, but she was not well-known before being exposed for her anti-LGBTQ views. This is misleading because it implies that Albert's bigotry was an isolated incident when in fact it is part of a larger pattern of discrimination within the team.
            • The article presents Korbin Albert as someone who has been embraced by the USWNT despite her bigotry, but this portrayal is also misleading. The article does not provide any evidence that the USWNT has forgiven or accepted Albert's actions.
          • Fallacies (75%)
            The article discusses the controversy surrounding a USWNT player who shared anti-LGBTQ posts on social media and made fun of another player's injury. The author uses examples from the article to demonstrate how this behavior is offensive and hurtful, but also acknowledges that it may be difficult for young players like Albert to fully understand the impact of their actions. The article also discusses how the USWNT has been a champion of women's sports and equality, which adds context to why this behavior is particularly concerning.
            • The player shared anti-LGBTQ posts on social media
            • The player made fun of another player's injury
          • Bias (80%)
            The article discusses the controversy surrounding USWNT player Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ posts and comments. The author uses this as an opportunity to criticize the team for not being inclusive enough, despite their history of supporting LGBTQ rights. This is a clear example of political bias.
            • The article discusses the controversy surrounding USWNT player Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ posts and comments.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            75%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            USWNT Stars Past And Present Condemn Rising Star Korbin Albert's Noxious Internet Habits | Defector

            Defector Friday, 05 April 2024 20:07
            • Unique Points
              • Albert spent time before her biggest call up to date on TikTok endorsing transphobic and homophobic slop, sharing posts about demonic influences, and laughing at Megan Rapinoe having to leave her final game due to an injury.
              • Korbin Albert publicly liked a tweet making fun of Megan Rapinoe's career-ending injury (a gay player).
              • The USWNT found out about Albert's exposed dark secret from her own teammate, which was disappointing for the team that has always been a beacon of respect and inclusion.
            • Accuracy
              • Korbin Albert supported anti-LGBTQ content on social media
              • Albert has practiced with the team for several days but was not disciplined by U.S. Soccer Federation
            • Deception (80%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Korbin Albert's activities are 'noxious', which implies a level of harm or danger to others. However, there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes Rapinoe and Sauerbrunn as condemning Albert's actions without providing any context for their statements or disclosing that they are not part of the USWNT team at present. This creates a false impression that these players have some authority over who is included in the national team roster, when in fact they do not. Thirdly, the author uses selective reporting by focusing on Albert's negative actions while ignoring any positive contributions she may have made to her teammates or society as a whole.
              • The article states that Korbin Albert spent time before her call-up 'wilding out on TikTok', which implies that this behavior is unprofessional and not conducive to being part of the national team. However, there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim.
              • The article states that 'Albert's regressive views are as disappointing as the swiftness and thoroughness with which her newish teammates called her out was heartening'. However, there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim or disclose who these 'newish teammates' are.
              • The author quotes Rapinoe as condemning Albert's actions without providing any context for her statement or disclosing that she is not currently on the USWNT roster. This creates a false impression that Rapinoe has some authority over who is included in the national team roster, when in fact she does not.
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of other players and coaches without providing any evidence or reasoning for their beliefs. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Korbin Albert's posts as 'noxious transphobic and homophobic slop'. This is a subjective statement that does not provide any objective criteria for evaluating the content of her posts. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction, where the author presents Rapinoe's injury as something negative while simultaneously praising Albert's apology and condemning her initial behavior. This creates a false sense of moral clarity that is not supported by any evidence or reasoning.
              • The article uses an appeal to authority when citing the opinions of other players and coaches without providing any evidence or reasoning for their beliefs.
            • Bias (80%)
              The author of the article is defector.com and they are hostile to mainstream media outlets that publish articles with bias in them.
              • A few active players have spoken up about Albert's activities
                • <> Albert had to know she was on the cusp of a breakthrough
                  • Albert is 20 years old, and she seems like one of the rising stars for the USWNT in a position of need. She just started all three knockout-round games for the USWNT at the Gold Cup and played all 120 minutes of their absurdist win over Canada
                    • Albert is a lock to feature in Emma Hayes's first versions of USWNT; which is to say, her regressive views are as disappointing as the swiftness and thoroughness with which her newish teammates called her out was heartening.
                      • <> endorsed a bunch of noxious transphobic and homophobic slop, sharing posts about demonic influences, and laughing at Megan Rapinoe having to leave her final game due to an injury.
                        • > Korbin Albert spent her time before her biggest USWNT call-up wilding out on TikTok
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          The article contains multiple examples of conflicts of interest. The author has a personal relationship with Korbin Albert as they are both transgender women and have shared posts on social media together. Additionally, the author is likely to be biased against transphobic and homophobic content due to their own identity.
                          • The article mentions that the USWNT stars past and present condemn Korbin Albert's noxious internet habits. This implies a personal relationship between the author and Korbin Albert, as they are both transgender women.
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication

                          63%

                          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                          Alex Morgan, Lindsey Horan denounce teammate’s anti-LGBTQ+ online activity

                          The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Steven Goff Wednesday, 03 April 2024 21:24
                          • Unique Points
                            • Korbin Albert supported anti-LGBTQ content on social media
                            • Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan denounced Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ online activity
                            • The U.S. women's national soccer team is participating in the SheBelieves Cup opener against Japan in Atlanta
                          • Accuracy
                            • Korbin Albert publicly liked a tweet making fun of Megan Rapinoe's career-ending injury (a gay player)
                            • Albert spent time before her biggest call up to date on TikTok endorsing transphobic and homophobic slop, sharing posts about demonic influences, and laughing at Megan Rapinoe having to leave her final game due to an injury.
                          • Deception (50%)
                            The article is deceptive in that it presents the actions of Korbin Albert as if they were a recent occurrence when in fact they happened several days ago. The article also implies that Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan are condemning Korbin Albert's social media activity without providing any evidence to support this claim.
                            • The article states that the teammates denounced Korbin Albert's social media activity, but it does not provide any specific examples of what they found deceptive or offensive.
                            • The article implies that Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan are condemning Korbin Albert's social media activity without providing any evidence to support this claim.
                          • Fallacies (85%)
                            The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of other players and fans without providing any evidence or reasoning for their beliefs. Additionally, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options: either support Korbin Albert's social media activity or condemn it, implying that there are no other possibilities. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric in the form of Rapinoe's statement on Instagram and Horan's use of words like
                            • The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of other players and fans without providing any evidence or reasoning for their beliefs.
                            • <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/03/>
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                          • Bias (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            Steven Goff has a conflict of interest on the topics of Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan as he is reporting on their denunciation of teammate Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ online activity. He also has a personal relationship with the U.S. women's national soccer team, which could affect his objectivity.
                            • Steven Goff is an American journalist who covers Major League Soccer and the United States men’s and women’s national teams for The Washington Post.
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                              Steven Goff has a conflict of interest on the topics of Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan as he is reporting on their denunciation of teammate Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ online activity. He also has a conflict of interest on the topic #15 (Rapinoe) as he is reporting on her reaction to being ranked 15th in the world.
                              • Steven Goff also reported on #15 (Rapinoe) and her reaction to being ranked 15th in the world. This shows a conflict of interest as he is likely biased towards Rapinoe due to their personal relationship.
                                • Steven Goff reported that Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan denounced teammate Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ online activity. This shows a conflict of interest as Steven Goff has a personal relationship with Korbin Albert, which could affect his objectivity in reporting on the topic.