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UNCW goalkeeper trending after FIFA Women's World Cup debut

Joey Chandler StarNews Staff
Jamaica goalkeeper Sydney Schneider, left, and Brazil's Ludmila go for the ball during the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Jamaica in Grenoble, France, Sunday, June 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

UNCW soccer standout Sydney Schneider captured attention from across the world in her 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup debut on Sunday as Jamaica's goalkeeper. She trended on Twitter after she turned back a penalty kick early in a 3-0 loss to Brazil. Here's a quick snapshot of what the Twitterverse had to say about Schneider's performance.

Schneider's skills caught the attention of the fastest man alive, retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.

Former United States women's national soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo also gave Schneider a shoutout.

Aaron West, host of FOX FIFA Women's World Cup Now got plenty of responses in agreement with this tweet.

FIFA Women's World Cup showing some love for Schneider.

This soccer fan is on to something.

Women's rights activist Annie E. Clark cheering on Schneider.

FIFA Superhero Karina Leblanc impressed by Schneider's performance.

Earning respect from the masses.

Meg Linehan, a staff writer for the Athletic who covers women's soccer, joined the Schneider fan club.

NB Sports Live singing the young goalkeeper's praises.

UNCW athletics cheering on its goalkeeper.

Proud boyfriend Doug Angeli, a UNCW baseball player, showing some love.