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USWNT's play in draw vs Portugal 'simply uninspiring,' Carli Lloyd says

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. U.S. women’s soccer legend Carli Lloyd did not mince words when she analyzed the team’s lackluster performance against Portugal in their final group match of the Women’s World Cup.

The U.S. came to a 0-0 draw against Portugal – a squad they were expected to beat handily. Instead, Portugal shocked the Americans even as they came up just short of sending them home.

Lloyd called their play "uninspiring." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Alex Morgan, #13 of the United States, during the second half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between Portugal and USA at Eden Park on Aug.

1, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Carmen Mandato/USSF/Getty Images) "I made some comments when I retired in 2021, but I felt there was shift within this team, within the federation, within the culture, the mentality, the importance of in meaning of winning has changed, what comes from winning has become more important, and you can never take any situation for granted," she said.  "Every time you step out on that pitch, it’s not a guarantee you’re gonna win.

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