[CelticJourney]

Originally Posted by expatmom

It is part of the culture of soccer not to flaunt success in front of a weaker opponent. It’s the beautiful game, accessible to all, on every corner of the earth. Big celebrations happen but there is certainly and expectation of restraint in the face of an opponent with lesser skill and opportunity, women who are grateful to just be there and know they are amongst the giants of the game.....

This.

I don’t see celebrations as unsportsmanlike.......Celebrations that put down your opponent? Sure.

I would put counting out the number of goals one person scored or whatever it was that Rapinoe did after her goal in that category of putting down the opponent. I'm not saying a 'celebration' is not in order - few people are - but the degree became uncomfortable AND I do think it falls into the category of not representing us well.