U.S.A Women's Soccer Team Having Trouble in Paradise by Bethany Gallaher

The U.S.A. Women’s Soccer Team is on the very top of the soccer world right now and nothing can drag them down; except, of course, for the Zika virus that could end their reign as champions. The Zika virus is spread by a mosquito bite and affects women that are pregnant or wish to be pregnant. This virus affects the health of the baby and can cause deformities at birth.

The Women’s U.S.A. Soccer Team will be playing their matches in more rural cities outside of Rio, where people are more likely to be bitten. Due to the terrible effects the virus can have on women, the team has a fear of getting the virus and it possibly affecting future pregnancies. They also have the fear of losing their positions on the team if they decide to reject playing in Rio. This decision could either end their careers or affect their future children’s health.

There are conflicting opinions from doctors on whether or not it is safe for the women to go and play in Rio. Some say that if they have a vaccination, the competitors will be completely safe from the virus entering their bodies. Others say that if the women are interested in being pregnant in the future that they should not attend the games because they are still at risk, even if they get the vaccinations.

The team has come together to state their complaint of it being unsafe for them to go to Rio. They have not decided on what they will do, but they are going to make the decision as a team as to whether they will compete in Rio or stay in the safety of the United States.

I believe that the women are being courageous and are working together to stand up for themselves. The women are making the right decision by not attending the 2016 Olympics. They are choosing life and love over possibly playing just a few games.

These women are taking a stand and setting an example for how important life is. It is the most important thing and nothing should take away their ability to contribute to the beauty of life. They realize that the Olympic Games are just a game and that the virus is real and could affect their future children. The women, knowing that their future pregnancies could be at stake, have decided that it is not a risk worth taking!

If you are looking for more information on this topic visit this website: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/06/sports/olympics/us-womens-soccer-team-zika-virus-olympics-brazil.html