'That's a harsh call': Dellacamera, Wagner react to yellow card for USWNT's Rose Lavelle
A controversial call and yellow card for Rose Lavelle, who started for the United States against Portugal in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group E play, will keep the midfielder and former Cincinnati United Premier and Mount Notre Dame High School standout out of USWNT's Round of 16 match after earning the 0-0 draw needed to advance. It was the second yellow card she accumulated in the group stage, resulting in suspension for the knockout-stage match.
JP Dellacamera and Aly Wagner, calling the game for Fox, said during the broadcast that they didn't think Lavelle deserved a yellow card late in the first half.
"That's unfortunate. She's trying hard to win the ball," Dellacamera said.
"I think that's a harsh call. I do," Wagner said, as the replay was shown.
"Yeah. Foul maybe. Not a yellow," Dellacamera added.
"I think we can control our energy. I think that's gonna be big. Positive vibes," Lavelle told Fox's Jenny Taft afterward. "Disappointed in myself for getting the yellow and not being able to help the team next game, but I think there's other ways off the field I can help the team and that's what I'll do."
Social media reactions to the call:
"Rose Lavelle picked up a yellow card so if and when we do progress, she can't play in the next game... not the most positive of all results."@JimmyConrad, @HeatherOReilly, @LeslieOsborne, @MelissaMOrtiz and @KathrynA_12 give their thoughts on the USWNT's performance on #WWCNow pic.twitter.com/iQ9kvHIKXI
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 1, 2023
39' - 🟨 YELLOW:
Rose Lavelle goes into the book.— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 1, 2023
Rose Lavelle picked up a yellow card for this 🤨
She'll be suspended for USWNT's next game if they advance.
(via @FOXSoccer) pic.twitter.com/ttXuysnV1u— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 1, 2023
Ref in this #USWNT game is bullshit.@roselavelle definitely pulled out of the challenge, absolutely did NOT deserve the yellow.
Shameful call.
Ref - I hope you get a paper cut under your fingernail & squeeze lemons.— Adam Richman (@AdamRichman) August 1, 2023
Rose Lavelle has been given two of the softest yellows in the history of soccer in this tourney.
Not cool. She misses the next game (if there is one) because of poor reffing. 🤬🤬🤬— Jonathan Smith (@DegenerateTBone) August 1, 2023
so the uswnt will lose rose lavelle if they advance because of that weak call? sure, man.
— Kevin Fielder 🇫🇮 (@TheKevinFielder) August 1, 2023
If the USWNT advance, Rose Lavelle will be suspended for their Round of 16 match due to yellow card accumulation 😬 pic.twitter.com/PLBBU1MBHY
— ESPN (@espn) August 1, 2023
One thing is clear based on treatment of Rose Lavelle... REF IS ANTI-SKYLINE CHILI.
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) August 1, 2023
Kelley O'Hara wrapping Rose Lavelle up in a massive hug immediately post-whistle with some words for her.
— Meg Linehan (@itsmeglinehan) August 1, 2023
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Rose Lavelle to miss next USWNT game for yellow card against Portugal
