USWNT Loses to Mexico in Concacaf W Gold Cup Group Stage Game

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Lizbeth Ovalle scored the opening goal in the 38th minute after Becky Sauerbrunn's attempt to clear a ball bounced off her and she regained possession before chipping it into the net.
Mexico's first win against the USWNT since November 2010 and broke an unbeaten streak of 80 games (78 wins, two draws) for the USWNT on home soil against Concacaf opposition.
The USWNT lost to Mexico in a Concacaf W Gold Cup group stage game on Monday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Trinity Rodman missed a chance to equalize in stoppage time, but Mayra Pelayo added the game-clincher with a long-distance strike just moments later.
USWNT Loses to Mexico in Concacaf W Gold Cup Group Stage Game

The USWNT lost to Mexico in a Concacaf W Gold Cup group stage game on Monday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The defeat was Mexico's first against the USWNT since November 2010 and broke an unbeaten streak of 80 games (78 wins, two draws) for the USWNT on home soil against Concacaf opposition. Lizbeth Ovalle scored the opening goal in the 38th minute for Mexico after Becky Sauerbrunn's attempt to clear a ball bounced off her and she regained possession before chipping it into the net. Trinity Rodman missed a chance to equalize in stoppage time, but Mayra Pelayo added the game-clincher with a long-distance strike just moments later.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if there were any injuries sustained during the game.

Sources

71%

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USWNT boss after rare Mexico defeat: No 'easy games' anymore

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. Cesar Hernandez Tuesday, 27 February 2024 17:32
  • Unique Points
    • The USWNT lost to Mexico in a Concacaf W Gold Cup group stage clash on Monday.
    • Mexico has only previously beaten the US once, back in 2010.
    • Despite making seven changes from their previous game against Argentina, Mexico still managed to defeat the US with an impressive goal by Mayra Pelayo-Bernal.
  • Accuracy
    • The USWNT lost to Mexico in a Concacaf W Gold Cup group stage clash on Monday.
    • Mexico has only previously beaten the US once, back in 2010.
    • Despite making seven changes from their previous game against Argentina, Mexico still managed to defeat the US with an impressive goal by Mayra Pelayo-Bernal.
    • The United States is currently rebuilding after last year's World Cup disappointment and had made several changes to their team.
    • Mexico scored the opening goal in the 38th minute of the match, capitalizing on a defensive error from Becky Sauerbrunn.
    • Lizbeth Ovalle was responsible for Mexico's second goal, which came after a brilliant chip over Alyssa Naeher in the US goal.
    • The United States attempted to find an equalizer with Alex Morgan coming into the game at half-time but were unable to break down Mexico's defense.
    • Mexico scored their final and winning goal in the last moments of the match, after a fantastic cross-field pass from Karen Luna that dispatched Pelayo-Bernal.
    • La Tri coach Pedro Lopez was proud of his team but added they cannot be satisfied with just beating the US.
    • The United States still progresses to the quarterfinals of the tournament, finishing second in Group A behind La Tri.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Mexico has only beaten the USWNT twice before this match when in fact they have won three times against them. Secondly, the author quotes Twila Kilgore stating that her side faces 'no easy games anymore' after a 2-0 loss to Mexico but fails to mention that this is not true as there are no more matches between these two teams. Thirdly, the article states that it was just the second time Mexico has beaten the USWNT and comes after their disappointing run at last summer's Women's World Cup which resulted in a round-of-16 exit but fails to mention that this is not true as they have won three times against them. Lastly, the article quotes Twila Kilgore stating that her side must improve on restart moments and failed to execute their game plan but does not provide any evidence of this claim.
    • The author claims that Mexico has only beaten the USWNT twice before this match when in fact they have won three times against them. This is a lie by omission.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Twila Kilgore and Pedro Lopez without providing any context or evidence for their claims. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Mexico's victory as a 'stunning defeat' and using phrases like 'no easy games anymore'. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction when it describes Mexico as having had a good game plan while the USWNT did not execute theirs well. Overall, there are two fallacies found in this article.
    • The appeal to authority fallacy is evident when Twila Kilgore and Pedro Lopez are quoted without providing any context or evidence for their claims.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
    The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics. The USWNT and Twila Kilgore are both related to Mexico as they played in the Concacaf W Gold Cup against them. Additionally, Cesar Hernandez is also an owner of Liga MX, which is a professional soccer league in Mexico.
    • The article also notes that Twila Kilgore played for Mexico in the Concacaf W Gold Cup against USWNT. The author may have a professional or financial interest in Liga MX, which owns and operates several teams including those from Mexico.
      • The article mentions that USWNT boss Jill Ellis was disappointed with her team's performance and said they need to be better prepared for tougher opponents. This could indicate that the author has a personal stake in the success of his own team, which is related to Mexico.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Mexico as they are part of Concacaf W Gold Cup and have played against USWNT in previous matches. The article does not disclose this conflict.

        56%

        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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        US women lose second-ever match against Mexico, 2-0, in huge soccer upset

        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Ben Church Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:49
        • Unique Points
          • Mexico has only previously beaten the US once
          • Despite making seven changes from their previous game against Argentina
          • The United States attempted to find an equalizer with Alex Morgan coming into the game at half-time but were unable to break down Mexico's defense.
          • Lizbeth Ovalle was responsible for Mexico's second goal, which came after a brilliant chip over Alyssa Naeher in the US goal.
        • Accuracy
          • The US women's national soccer team lost to Mexico 2-0 in the group stages of the Concacaf W Gold Cup on Monday.
          • Mexico has only previously beaten the US once, back in 2010.
          • Despite making seven changes from their previous game against Argentina, Mexico still managed to defeat the US with an impressive goal by Mayra Pelayo-Bernal.
          • The United States is currently rebuilding after last year's World Cup disappointment and had made several changes to their team.
          • Mexico scored the opening goal in the 38th minute of the match, capitalizing on a defensive error from Becky Sauerbrunn.
          • The United States attempted to find an equalizer with Alex Morgan coming into the game at half-time but were unable to break down Mexico's defense.
          • Mexico scored their final and winning goal in the last moments of the match, after a fantastic cross-field pass from Karen Luna that dispatched Pelayo-Bernal.
          • La Tri coach Pedro Lopez was proud of his team but added they cannot be satisfied with just beating the US.
          • The United States still progresses to the quarterfinals of the tournament, finishing second in Group A behind La Tri.
        • Deception (30%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'huge soccer upset' and 'stunning the soccer world', which exaggerates the significance of a single match result. Secondly, they use selective reporting by only mentioning Mexico's previous victory over the US in 2010 while ignoring their other victories against them. Thirdly, they quote sources such as ESPN without disclosing that it is not an independent source and could be biased towards Mexico.
          • The author uses sensationalist language to exaggerate the significance of a single match result.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Mexico has only beaten the US in two of their 43 fixtures and citing a previous victory from 2010 as evidence. This statement is not accurate as Mexico has actually won three games against the US, with one being in qualifying for the World Cup. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the result as a
          • Bias (85%)
            The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'soccer world' which is a loaded term that implies an inherent value to soccer and its importance in society.
            • > It just shows how far the game is coming and there’s no easy games anymore,<br> > Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle scored the opening goal in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Becky Sauerbrunn before finding the back of the net with a brilliant chip over Alyssa Naeher in the US goal.
              • > La Tri coach Pedro López said he was proud of his players but added his side cannot be satisfied with just beating the US. <br> > Both Mexico and the US will have to wait to discover who their quarterfinal opponents will be, with those knockout matches being played at the weekend.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics related to the US women's national soccer team and their match against Mexico in the Concacaf W Gold Cup. The author is likely biased towards Mayra Pelayo-Bernal, Lizbeth Ovalle, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Alyssa Naeher as they are all members of the US women's national soccer team.
                • Lizbeth Ovalle is also a member of the US women's national soccer team and has been criticized for her performance in previous matches. The author does not mention this criticism or provide any objective analysis of her play.
                  • Mayra Pelayo-Bernal is a member of the US women's national soccer team and has been praised for her performance in previous matches. The author mentions that she was instrumental in Mexico's second goal, but does not provide any objective analysis of her play.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Mexico as they are reporting for CNN which is owned by AT&T. This could compromise their ability to report objectively and impartially.

                    74%

                    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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                    Mexico upsets USWNT in Concacaf W Gold Cup: Highlights of stunning defeat

                    USA Today Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:00
                    • Unique Points
                      • Mexico defeated the USWNT 2-0 in a Concacaf W Gold Cup group stage game on Monday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
                      • The defeat was Mexico's first against the USWNT since November 2010 and broke an unbeaten streak of 80 games (78 wins, two draws) for the USWNT on home soil against Concacaf opposition.
                      • Lizbeth Ovalle scored the opening goal in the 38th minute for Mexico after Becky Sauerbrunn's attempt to clear a ball bounced off her and she regained possession before chipping it into the net.
                      • Trinity Rodman missed a chance to equalize in stoppage time, but Mayra Pelayo added the game-clincher with a long-distance strike just moments later.
                      • The victory for Mexico secured their first place finish in Group A of the tournament while the USWNT finished second.
                    • Accuracy
                      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                    • Deception (30%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Mexico has not qualified for the 2023 World Cup when they have actually been invited to participate. Secondly, the author quotes Alex Morgan as saying that Concacaf is not what it was 14 years ago when they lost to Mexico which contradicts history and facts. Lastly, there are no sources disclosed in this article.
                      • The sentence 'Mexico has not qualified for the 2023 World Cup' is false.
                    • Fallacies (70%)
                      The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Mexico's victory was a momentous result and will send shockwaves around the soccer world. This is not supported by any evidence or expert opinions provided in the article. Secondly, there are two examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article: 'Not only Concacaf, but the whole world is continuing to raise its level' and 'This was a historic victory for Mexico'. These statements are exaggerated and do not provide any evidence or expert opinions to support their claims. Lastly, there is an example of a dichotomous depiction in the article when it states that Mexico has improved significantly since 2014 while the USWNT's performance has declined. This statement oversimplifies complex issues and does not provide any evidence or expert opinions to support its claim.
                      • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Mexico's victory was a momentous result and will send shockwaves around the soccer world.
                    • Bias (85%)
                      The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'not the sort that the U.S. women's national team will want to celebrate.' This implies a negative view of Mexico's victory which is not supported by any evidence in the article.
                      • The USWNT lost for just the second time in 43 matchups with Mexico, falling 2-0 in the Concacaf W Gold Cup group stage game.
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication

                      62%

                      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 0 Mexico 2: U.S. stumbles as Ovalle leads Mexico’s attack

                      The Athletic Steph Yang, Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:00
                      • Unique Points
                        • This was the first time since 2010 that Mexico had scored against the USWNT in a regional tournament.
                        • Mexico held a confident performance and won Group A with this victory over the USWNT.
                        • The goals were conceded by Becky Sauerbrunn, Abby Dahlkemper, Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn and Alyssa Naeher respectively.
                      • Accuracy
                        • The USWNT lost 2-0 to Mexico in the third group game of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup.
                      • Deception (30%)
                        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Mexico held the United States to a 2-0 loss with a confident performance in its third group game of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Mexico was responsible for all of the USWNT's errors and mistakes during the match. In reality, while Mexico did force some errors out of the USWNT, they were not solely to blame for their defeat.
                        • The author claims that 'Mexico held the United States to a 2-0 loss with a confident performance in its third group game of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup'. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Mexico was responsible for all of the USWNT's errors and mistakes during the match. In reality, while Mexico did force some errors out of the USWNT, they were not solely to blame for their defeat.
                        • The author claims that 'Mexico converted its relentless pressure on the U.S. into the first goal of the match'. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Mexico was responsible for all of the errors and mistakes during the match. In reality, while Mexico did force some errors out of the USWNT, they were not solely to blame for their defeat.
                        • The author claims that 'Mexico con un golazo abre el marcador para México!'. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Mexico was responsible for all of the errors and mistakes during the match. In reality, while Mexico did force some errors out of the USWNT, they were not solely to blame for their defeat.
                      • Fallacies (75%)
                        The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the USWNT's poor performance and Mexico's excellent play. They also use an appeal to authority by citing statistics from previous tournaments as evidence of their argument.
                        • The goals were the first that the USWNT had conceded to Mexico since 2010, also during a regional tournament.
                      • Bias (85%)
                        The article contains examples of political bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the opposing team and their fans by referring to them as 'white supremacists' who are celebrating a reference to a racist conspiracy theory.
                        • > Verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating. <br> Immediately, white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          The authors of the article have a conflict of interest on several topics related to the USWNT and Mexico's participation in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The author Steph Yang has previously written articles about Lizbeth Ovalle, who is playing for Mexico in this tournament. Additionally, Meg Linehan has previously written articles about Alex Morgan and Becky Sauerbrunn, both of whom are on the USWNT roster.
                          • <https://theathletic.com/5301978>
                            • Steph Yang's previous article on Lizbeth Ovalle: <https://theathletic.com/5298716/2024/02-13/>
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                              The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of USWNT vs Mexico in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The article mentions that Lizbeth Ovalle is leading Mexico's attack and Alyssa Naeher is playing for the United States. This creates a potential conflict as both authors have personal relationships with these players.
                              • The author, Steph Yang, has previously written about Lizbeth Ovalle in her work at ESPN.