FIFA Website Praises USWNT Star Alex Morgan As 'Very Easy On The Eye'

[KamaAina]

http://yahoo.thepostgame.com/blog/heroes-villains/201506/fifa-website-praises-uswnt-star-alex-morgan-very-easy-eye

For all the criticism FIFA takes for its views toward women, it really doesn't get enough credit for the resolute manner by which it clings to those outdated attitudes.

Take, for example, Alex Morgan. If you pay any attention to the USWNT, you know that Morgan is the star of the team. She's the engine that keeps the team humming, and no one on the field is able to impact a game as well as her.

She rightfully deserves special attention from FIFA, and a new feature on the organization's website grants her that spotlight....

"Alex Morgan is one of the most popular players in USA women’s football," according to FIFA's website. "A talented goalscorer with a style that is very easy on the eye and good looks to match, she is nothing short of a media phenomenon."

Would they describe Cristiano Ronaldo as "hunky"?!

[joeybee12]

1. I don't think it's so bad...

They say her style is easy on the eyes...does comment on her good looks, but let's face it, looks sell...and I do think they would comment on Cristiano's adorableness...I certainly would!

[mythology]

2. Get back to us once the head of FIFA suggests the men wear tighter shorts

For that matter, when the men's World Cup is played on artificial turf.

FIFA has a long and despicable history of sexism.

[KamaAina]

3. I did not know that about the artificial turf.

I don't suppose Japan plays on it all the time at home?

[erpowers]

4. I Disagree With the Article

I disagree with the entire article. I do not think the comment from FIFA was sexist. It did not say Alex Morgan was easy on the eyes; it said her style of play was easy on the eyes. I also disagree with the statement that Alex Morgan is the "the engine that keeps the team humming, and no one on the field is able to impact a game as well as her.".

Maybe what I have seen this world cup is due to Morgan coming off of an injury, but she has not been the most important player on the field for the U.S. There have been a number of players who have impacted the game in a greater way than Morgan. Megan Rapinoe and Carli Loyld have been much more important to the team and have impacted games much more than Morgan. If Morgan was not on the team they would likely still be in the final; however, take out either Rapinoe or Loyld and the team could have been booted from this tournament much sooner.