U.S. Women’s Soccer Wins Gold without “You Know Who”…

The women of United States soccer are coming home with gold medals around their necks and it’s thanks to the youthful talent which shone bright in Paris! I found it interesting that my internal competitive self had no problems rooting on the women’s soccer during the 2024 Olympics. That is, when I wasn’t watching breakdancing. Did you know “breaking” is an Olympic sport!? And no, I didn’t watch it. IT’S NOT A SPORT!! But I guess more ludicrous things have happened. Maybe. 🙄

If Step Up 5: Olympics or Bust isn’t already being filmed, it’s a disgrace. OK, sarcasm aside, this soccer team was fun to watch which is in stark contrast to the last time the group was on the world stage. Remember the World Cup when the women had low chemistry and their on-field skills were overshadowed by the pink-haired lady? Thankfully, Megan Rapinoe retired and at the exact same time, the ability to win a game instantly went up. Funny how that works, huh?

This time around, watching the team was actually enjoyable again, and a big congratulations to the entire team for representing the U.S. all the way to the top of the podium! My favorite player to watch was Trinity Rodman for her talent, the connection to one of my favorite basketball players (her father is Chicago Bull Dennis Rodman), and her epic hairstyle. If I were a black woman, I’d do everything I could to have hair like hers. Loved it. I’d love to ask her how heavy it is. It’s awesome.

-Out of the Wilderness