Arrr! Lynn Williams of the USWNT be in despair o'er the Auckland shooting, cryin' out "We be facin' this cursed woe too oft!"
2023-07-20
Arrr, the USWNT scallywags be mighty saddened by the dreadful Auckland shooting, claimin' the lives of two poor souls. Yet, they be settin' sail to face Vietnam in their first joust of group play, with heads held high and hearts full o' grit.
Two members of the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) expressed their condolences for the lives lost in the Auckland shooting as the Women’s World Cup kicks off in New Zealand and Australia. A 24-year-old armed man entered a construction site in Auckland and opened fire, killing two people and injuring five others. The USWNT, scheduled to play Vietnam in their opening match, tried to focus on their task at hand while acknowledging the tragedy.Lynn Williams, a forward for the USWNT, mentioned that there wasn't a specific conversation about the shooting but emphasized the need to come together as a team and recognize the lives lost. Crystal Dunn, a defender, expressed gratitude for their safety and the swift response of first responders. New Zealand's Police Commissioner assured the public that there was no ongoing risk and that the tournament should proceed as planned.
The USWNT members extended their condolences to the families of the victims and acknowledged that everyone copes with such situations differently. They emphasized the importance of giving people the space they need to process the trauma. Despite the challenging day, they hoped to find unity on the pitch and connect through the sport.
In another match, New Zealand achieved its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup by defeating Norway. The suspect in the shooting, a 24-year-old construction worker, was found barricaded in the building and engaged with the police before being discovered dead. The USWNT's opening match against Vietnam proceeded as scheduled.
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