evidence: 'We turned to face the flag at other end of stadium': US women's soccer team hit back after being accused of turning their backs on WWII veteran, 98, as he played national anthem on harmonica - US women's soccer players have been accused of turning their backs on a World War II veteran in protest as he played the anthem on his harmonica - US Soccer has since issued a firm denial, explaining that some team members turned to face the American flag at the far end of the stadium during the anthem - Players were seen clapping for veteran Pete DuPré after his performance - Later players signed a ball for DuPré and personally thanked him for his service - Previously players like Megan Rapinoe have protested racism during the anthem - Critics, led by former acting director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell, have refused to believe US Soccer's denials, which are supported by the video - Conservative Ryan Saavedra reluctantly defended the team: 'As bad as [the US women's team is] for a lot of reasons, this does not appear to be accurate' [...] 'Disgraceful behaviour from some members of the US womens' soccer team as they turn their backs while 98-year-old World War II veteran Pete DuPré played the National Anthem on his harmonica,' read a tweet from The Post Millennial, a conservative Canadian online news magazine.