Hi Everyone-
Brandi Chastain seems to have caused a little tempest in a teapot throughout the country. AOL even had a "poll" to determine why she removed her shirt post-game.
As a person who played varsity soccer both in high school and college, not to mention a longtime student of the game...rest assured there were no other motives aside from unbridled joy about winning the most important game of their careers.
There is a long tradition of removing game jerseys in international soccer matches, and then exchanging them with members of the opposing team after the final whistle.
One famous soccer photograph shows a shirtless Pele (Brazil) trading his top with Moore from the English national team.
Sure hope that Brandi, Mia, Briana, Lorrie, etc. all love the 2nd Amendment as much as they love "the beautiful game."
Regards,
~ Blue Jays ~