Jaedyn Shaw: The New Teen Star Bringing Fun Back to the USWNT

Unique Points

• Jaedyn Shaw played youth soccer at FC Dallas
• Shaw scored the United States' first goal in a 2-1 win over Japan in the SheBelieves Cup
• Swanson donned the national team jersey for the first time in nearly a year after suffering an injury that kept her out of last year's Women's World Cup

Accuracy

• The USWNT looked like its former self in a brave win over Japan
• Mallory Swanson donned the national team jersey for the first time in nearly a year after suffering an injury that kept her out of last year's Women's World Cup

Deception (50%)

• The article states that 19-year-old Shaw lined up on the same field as her role model-turned-teammate as the US beat Japan 2-1 in front of a record crowd of 50,644 to advance to the final. However, they lost this match with a score of 1 -2.
• The author describes Jaedyn Shaw's hairstyle as 'Mal Pugh ponytail,' without disclosing that Mallory Swanson, née Pugh, has never played for the US national team.
• The author uses quotes from Swanson to describe her role model status with Shaw but does not disclose that she has been out injured for nearly a year and only played one game before this match.

Fallacies (85%)

• > She became the first player in the national team's history to score in each of her first five starts
• > Lindsey Horan, who played alongside Shaw in midfield and scored the United States' game-winning second goal: a penalty kick in the 77th minute.
• < The crowd was record-breaking with 50,644 people attending.

Bias (85%)

• Mal Pugh ponytail
• turned pro and signed with San Diego Wave FC

Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)

• The author's employer, CNN, owns and operates the USWNT.

Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)

None Found At Time Of Publication

Unique Points

• The USWNT looked like its former self in a brave win over Japan
• Jeff Kassouf wrote the article for ESPN on April 6, 2024
• The match took place at Atlanta and was part of the SheBelieves Cup tournament
• Swanson interchanged with Nighswonger on the left flank

Accuracy

• Japan targeted space behind left full-back Nighswonger during transition moments early in the match
• Swanson was electric in her first U.S. game after a torn left patella tendon last April and interchanged with Nighswonger on the left flank

Deception (80%)

• The author claims that the USWNT stuck with its game plan after conceding a goal. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that they were playing poorly before then when in fact they had been holding their own and applying relentless high pressure to disrupt Japan's desire to play short passes out of pressure.
• The author claims that the USWNT looked like its former self after conceding a goal. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that they were playing poorly before then when in fact they had been holding their own and applying relentless high pressure to disrupt Japan's desire to play short passes out of pressure.

Fallacies (85%)

• The USWNT’s performance marked the type of confidence of a world power that dictates games rather than a team that reacts to opponents.

Bias (85%)

• Japan midfielder Kiko Seike flew down her team's right side, in behind, and neatly tucked the ball inside the far post to score.
• The U.S. back line was caught high

Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)

None Found At Time Of Publication

Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)

• Jeff Kassouf discusses the contributions of Emma Hayes to USWNT's success
• Jeff Kassouf talks about Jaedyn Shaw and her role on the team
• Jeff Kassouf writes about USWNT's performance at the SheBelieves Cup

Unique Points

• The USWNT is fun again
• Jaedyn Shaw scored in each of her first five starts for the USWNT
• Mallory Swanson played with energy and trademark verve
• Sam Coffey created Shaw's goal by charging into the attacking third and winning a duel
• The USWNT press was suffocating, leading to flurries of chances in the first half

Accuracy

• Jaedyn Shaw played youth soccer at FC Dallas
• Shaw turned pro and signed with San Diego Wave FC, scoring nine goals and recording three assists since then
• Nighswonger combined with forward Mallory Swanson and served dangerous crosses into box frequently

Deception (80%)

• The article presents a false sense of optimism about the USWNT by saying that they are dominating Japan and out-shooting them 18-6 despite their poor performance in recent years. This is an example of deceptive language used to manipulate readers.
• The author uses phrases such as 'bursting with splendid talent' and 'legends of the game' to make it seem like this team is something special when they are struggling just like any other team. This is an example of deceptive language used to manipulate readers.
• The article presents Shaw as being a central reason that the USWNT is fun again when she has only been playing for 19 months and there have been many players who have contributed more to their success over time. This is an example of selective reporting, where the author chooses to focus on one player's performance while ignoring others.

Fallacies (85%)

• The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the USWNT is fun again without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim.
• <p>It was a stark departure from last year’s SheBelieves Cup. The USWNT beat Japan on a brisk February 2023 afternoon, but its sloppiness and slowness that day were ominous <i>and proved prophetic.</i></p>

Bias (100%)

None Found At Time Of Publication

Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)

None Found At Time Of Publication

Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)

• The author reports on the USWNT's performance against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup. The article mentions that Henry Bushnell is an American soccer writer and journalist who covers Major League Soccer (MLS) for Yahoo Sports, which may have financial ties to MLS teams or players.