Following the US women’s national team’s opening game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup where they triumphed 3-0 over Vietnam, defender Naomi Girma explained her and her teammates’ decision to not sing the USA national anthem.
In sporting events around the world, many athletes choose to sing their respective nation’s national anthem before games, and this is often seen in the United States in leagues such as the NFL and MLB. But not everyone chooses to take part in the singing.
This has brought a lot of commentary among fans across the US, with some saying Girma should sing the anthem no matter…
