 While playing in a sold @-@ out friendly match against Canada at BMO Field in Toronto , Ontario in June 2013 , Leroux was booed by Canadian fans throughout the match . After scoring during stoppage time to bring the score to 3 – 0 in favor of the U.S. , Leroux celebrated her goal by hushing the crowd and pointing to the U.S. emblem on her jersey which further inflamed many fans in the crowd . After the game , she stated via Twitter , " When you chant racial slurs , taunt me and talk about my family don 't be mad when I shush you and show pride in what I represent . # america . " The U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Leroux had " endured abuse both verbally and in social media " since switching to the U.S. national soccer team in 2008 ; however , Leroux later clarified that no such incidents took place at BMO Field . " My tweet from this morning wasn 't in response to anything from yesterday 's match at BMO Field . In fact , the atmosphere at the stadium was a positive step forward for women 's soccer . Unfortunately , the type of abuse I have received in the past and via social media for my decision to play for the United States is a step backwards . That is what prompted my response in the heat of the moment . " 
