![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lebron-james-gesture-to-uswnt-speaks-volumes-ahead-of-womens-world-cup-clash/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_EXPRESS-TEMPLATE-3.jpg&description=NBA Superstar LeBron James has shown his support for the USWNT after the team faced criticism for how they advanced into the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup NBA superstar LeBron James was spotted in Canada over the weekend wearing a U.S. Women's National Team jersey ahead of the team's knockout-stage match against Sweden on Sunday. James is a dedicated supporter of the USWNT, often sharing about their success on social media. In particular, James was vocal during their victorious 2019 World Cup campaign. In February, when James became the all-time leading scorer in the NBA, he received congratulations from many notable athletes, including USWNT star Alex Morgan, who shared her good wishes on social media. Morgan was also the first subject of the Disney documentary series "Becoming," produced by James. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has always shown a strong passion for soccer, most notably with his ownership in the English Premier League club Liverpool. James also witnessed Lionel Messi's MLS debut with Inter Miami in July and warmly embraced the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup champion before the game. The USWNT's recent decline shocked the American public, causing concern during the 2023 World Cup. The team's 0-0 draw with Portugal left them on the verge of not advancing beyond the tournament's group stage. In Group E of the competition, the USWNT secured the second position in the standings, accumulating five points. The Netherlands progressed to the next stage as the group's top team, earning seven points. But they retain the support of big names such as James as they eye another victory in the competition. The USWNT faces multiple challenges, ranging from tactical and technical issues to systemic and random occurrences. However, the main contributors to their struggles in the 2023 World Cup can be attributed to three key factors: a flawed youth development system, injuries to several top players, and the coach, Vlatko Andonovski, who has been criticized for n){kind=link}
NBA Superstar LeBron James has shown his support for the USWNT after the team faced criticism for how they advanced into the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup
NBA superstar LeBron James was spotted in Canada over the weekend wearing a U.S. Women’s National Team jersey ahead of the team’s knockout-stage match against Sweden on Sunday.
James is a dedicated supporter of the USWNT, often sharing about their success on social media. In particular, James was vocal during their victorious 2019 World Cup campaign.
In February, when James became the all-time leading scorer in the NBA, he received congratulations from many notable athletes, including USWNT star Alex Morgan, who shared her good wishes on social media. Morgan was also the first subject of the Disney documentary series “Becoming,” produced by James.
The Los Angeles Lakers forward has always shown a strong passion for soccer, most notably with his ownership in the English Premier League club Liverpool. James also witnessed Lionel Messi’s MLS debut with Inter Miami in July and warmly embraced the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup champion before the game.