USWNT Wins SheBelieves Cup Against Canada in Penalty Shootout at Lower.com Field

Columbus, Ohio United States of America
The match was played at Lower.com Field and ended with a 5-4 score in favor of the United States.
The USWNT won the SheBelieves Cup against Canada in a penalty shootout.
USWNT Wins SheBelieves Cup Against Canada in Penalty Shootout at Lower.com Field

The USWNT won the SheBelieves Cup against Canada in a penalty shootout. The match was played at Lower.com Field and ended with a 5-4 score in favor of the United States.



Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

73%

  • Unique Points
    • Alyssa Naeher scored her penalty kick and saved three of Canada's during a shootout in the 2024 SheBelieves Cup final in Columbus, Ohio.
    • Eight months and three days ago Down Under, Alyssa Naeher stared toward Earth, heartbroken, dumbfounded. The USWNT had succumbed to Sweden in a seven-round penalty shootout at the World Cup.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses emotional manipulation by describing Alyssa Naeher's performance as 'incredible', 'amazing', and a 'weapon'. This language creates an exaggerated sense of admiration for Naeher that may not be warranted based on her actual performance. Secondly, the article is selectively reporting by only focusing on Alyssa Naeher's performance in penalty shootouts, while ignoring other aspects of her play or contributions to the team. This creates a one-sided view of Naeher that may not be accurate or complete.
    • The author uses emotional manipulation by describing Alyssa Naeher's performance as 'incredible', 'amazing', and a 'weapon'.
    • The article is selectively reporting by only focusing on Alyssa Naeher's performance in penalty shootouts, while ignoring other aspects of her play or contributions to the team.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes interim coach Twila Kilgore saying that Naeher has nerves of steel. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the shootout as a 'believable image' and stating that Naeher is insane, which could be seen as an ad hominem attack.
    • The unbelievable image is still burned into USWNT minds. The ball. The line. The unseeable strip of green between them.
  • Bias (85%)
    The author uses the phrase 'cruelest of World Cup fates' to describe the USWNT losing in a penalty shootout against Sweden. This is an example of emotional language that dehumanizes and demonizes their opponents.
    • ]It’s tough,to have your World Cup end by a millimeter.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
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    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    67%

    • Unique Points
      • The USWNT won the SheBelieves Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Canada
      • Sophia Smith scored twice in the match, including an equalizer and go-ahead goal from outside the box
      • Jeff Kassouf reacted to the game and previewed future plans for Emma Hayes at head coach of USWNT
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Sophia Smith scored twice against Canada to win the SheBelieves Cup for the seventh time in nine editions of the tournament. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Smith was solely responsible for winning the game when he only scored two goals out of a total five goals. Secondly, it states that Jeff Kassouf broke down USWNT's penalty shootout win and previewed their future with Emma Hayes at the helm going forward. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Kassouf has some sort of insider knowledge or connection to the team when he is just an analyst who provides commentary on ESPN.
      • The article states that Sophia Smith scored twice against Canada to win the SheBelieves Cup for the seventh time in nine editions of the tournament. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Smith was solely responsible for winning the game when he only scored two goals out of a total five goals.
      • The article states that Jeff Kassouf broke down USWNT's penalty shootout win and previewed their future with Emma Hayes at the helm going forward. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Kassouf has some sort of insider knowledge or connection to the team when he is just an analyst who provides commentary on ESPN.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Jeff Kassouf as a source of information. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Smith's goals as 'exceptional moments'. Additionally, the article contains a dichotomous depiction of Smith being both versatile and not preferring his No. 9 position.
      • Jeff Kassouf reacts to USWNT's SheBelieves Cup win (2:05)
      • The first goal was just class
      • Sophia Smith scored an equalizer from outside the box five minutes after halftime and the go-ahead goal 18 minutes later, when she got on a through ball from second-half substitute Trinity Rodman.
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the opposing team by referring to them as 'Canada' instead of using their full name. This is an example of religious bias and disproportionate number of quotations reflect a specific position.
      • The article refers to Canada as 'Canada' multiple times, which dehumanizes the opposing team.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      71%

      • Unique Points
        • The United States won the SheBelieves Cup final against Canada on Tuesday night in a penalty shootout. The US led 2-1 after 90 minutes and won the shootout 5-4.
        • Sophia Smith scored both goals for the US, tying it at one-all in the first half and putting them ahead of Canada in the second half with his cross from Trinity Rodman.
        • Adriana Leon scored twice for Canada, making it 1-0 early on and tying things up late. He converted a penalty to tie things up after Smith's goal put the US ahead.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (50%)
        The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources or quote them directly in the body of the article. Secondly, there are multiple instances where statements made by one person are presented as fact without any context or clarification about who is making those statements. For example,
        • Adriana Leon scored twice for Canada.
        • The US won the shootout 5-4 after
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the US Women's National Team has won five straight SheBelieves Cup titles without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma when they state that Canada and the United States are rivals in soccer, implying that there is only one other team to compete against them. This oversimplifies the complexity of international soccer competitions and ignores other teams' existence.
        • The US Women’s National Team has won five straight SheBelieves Cup titles.
      • Bias (85%)
        The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the opposing team by referring to them as 'rivals' instead of opponents or competitors. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'the Americans won on penalties after a rain-soaked 2-2 draw' implies that they were favored and had an advantage in the match.
        • The US Women’s National Team Players Association issued a statement earlier Tuesday.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        75%

        • Unique Points
          • Alyssa Naeher made three saves and converted an attempt of her own in a shootout against Canada
          • Sophia Smith scored twice in the second half to tie things up
          • Adriana Leon scored twice for Canada, making it 1-0 early on and tying things up late
        • Accuracy
          • Eight months and three days ago Down Under, Alyssa Naeher stared toward Earth, heartbroken, dumbfounded. The USWNT had succumbed to Sweden in a seven-round penalty shootout at the World Cup.
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the shootout victory as a triumph for the USWNT when in reality they were only able to win because of Naeher's heroics. The article also implies that Canada took the lead late in the first half due to a U.S. defensive letdown, but this is not entirely accurate as it does not mention any specific mistakes made by the defense.
          • The shootout victory was only possible because of Naeher's heroics.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the successes and failures of previous USWNT teams in international tournaments. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when describing Canada's performance as a 'deficit'. Additionally, there are multiple instances where the author presents opposing viewpoints without providing any evidence or reasoning for their own position.
          • The United States fell behind in the 40th minute. Fault lay with center back Tierna Davidson and Naeher.
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the opposing team by referring to them as 'regional rival' and 'opponent'. This is an example of religious bias as it implies a sense of superiority over another group based on their national identity. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'rolls into her attempt in the seventh round' creates a sense of drama and excitement which could be seen as promoting one team over another. The author also uses language that demonizes Canada for taking the lead late in the first half by saying they took it through a U.S. defensive letdown, implying that Canada was responsible for their own downfall rather than acknowledging any mistakes made by the U.S team.
          • The author refers to Canada as 'regional rival' and 'opponent'
            • The author uses language that demonizes Canada for taking the lead late in the first half by saying they took it through a U.S. defensive letdown
              • The use of phrases such as 'rolls into her attempt in the seventh round' creates a sense of drama and excitement which could be seen as promoting one team over another
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication