said in a joint statement they released Tuesday. "Through our continuous conversations we wanted to make sure that whatever we decided to do, it would not be an empty gesture.
It would be a gesture that portrayed that we have heard those who needed to be heard, validated and loved. “That moment during the anthem was difficult, very difficult.
We are still searching but we are humbled by the outpouring of support.”Short was not made available for comment after the match, so the context of the moment wasn't known.
Teammate Rachel Hill, who stood during the anthem and put a hand on Short’s shoulder, also was not made available for comment following the game.