It was a picture-perfect June/July window for the US Women’s National Team. After a couple of 4-0 victories over the Republic of Ireland, the American ladies secured yet another emphatic 3-0 win over Canada in the Allstate Continental Clásico. While the home side continues the cheerful hooting to celebrate their moment, the other side of the locker room is filled with utter disappointment, leaving head coach Casey Stoney with no choice but to call out the entire CanWNT squad!

It was quite a gathering at Audi Field tonight, with the match completely sold out and drawing an attendance of 19,215, as the buzzing crowd gave Emma Hayes and Co. nothing but confidence. But despite the home side enjoying the crowd advantage, Stoney believes that’s no reason to simply accept such a heavy defeat.

The former San Diego Wave boss, who took the job earlier this year, expressed her huge frustration over the shocking defeat. “It was inexcusable,” she began in the post-game presser, as compiled by journalist Jillian Carroll Letrinko on X. “We were two yards short on almost every ball. There were too many forced errors, and a lack of commitment and desire, which is not this team.”

“I look at myself first and what we did on prep,” added the former NWSL coach, taking full accountability for the loss while subtly calling out the team. “We were not fit enough to sustain anything tonight. Too many forced errors, touches were poor on the ball. I will go away and reflect on the game plan, the selection, the prep, and the players will need to reflect on their performance,” concluded the 43-year-old English tactician.

Well, a look at the numbers makes it clear how dominant the USWNT was in nearly every department. Firing off 22 shots — with eight on target — compared to Canada’s modest tally of seven attempts and only three on goal, the USWNT kept their rivals under relentless pressure. They also dominated possession with 66%, completed 558 passes at an impressive 88% accuracy, and conceded just five fouls.

Meanwhile, Canada struggled with only 34% possession, 296 passes at a 78% success rate, and racked up 13 fouls. The scoring spree kicked off just 17 minutes in, thanks to Sam Coffey’s opener. Claire Hutton then doubled the advantage at the 36th minute. Although many expected the Canucks to at least grab a consolation goal in the second half — if not stage a comeback — the USA’s defense was rock solid.

And just when it seemed like the match would wind down, Yazmeen Ryan put her name on the scoresheet, sealing not only Casey Stoney’s side’s fate but also crushing any remaining hopes they had for their future!

Casey Stoney downplays Canada’s World Cup title hopes

Just when everyone thought Casey Stoney was done giving a piece of her mind, journalist Jeff Kassouf stated on X that she further called the defeat against Emma Hayes’ USWNT as “inexcusable” and a “reality check.” That’s not all, as multiple times, she insisted that her players need to get club minutes or they won’t play for the national team.

To further drive home the gravity of the situation, Stoney boldly admitted that “talk is cheap” when it comes to wanting to potentially win the World Cup. Ouch. This is indeed quite a fiery and harsh critique from the former Manchester United Women boss, let alone how heartbroken she is with the defeat, which now gives them a clear understanding of why they aren’t ready for the 2027 World Cup that is slated to happen in Brazil.

It’s surprising how Canada ended up losing at such a margin. They entered this match with a hat-trick of 4-1 wins in a doubleheader against Haiti and one against Costa Rica in their previous window. As for Emma Hayes, they are buzzing, having concluded their June/July window by scoring 11 goals and conceding nil, thanks to a couple of 4-0 wins against the Republic of Ireland in a doubleheader clash.