by admin | Oct 23, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Women’s soccer, in recent years, has been a feel-good fix around the world. The public sees stellar play from top-notch athletes, an exploding fan base, and a powerful march toward equity. But, if you haven’t been paying attention, there’s a dark new narrative...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Emma Raducanu has been named a Dior ambassador just over a month after winning the women’s singles title at the 2021 US Open. The 18-year-old British tennis star will represent the womenswear collections of French luxury fashion house as well as its skincare and...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Angelina Melnikova of Russia won the women’s all-around final on Thursday to claim the first gold medal of the gymnastics world championships. Melnikova, the 2020 Olympic all-around bronze medalist, built up a solid lead with high scores on the vault and uneven bars...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Earlier this month, the Chicago Sky won their first title in franchise history, defeating the Phoenix Mercury in four games in the 2021 WNBA Finals. Candace Parker, who signed with the Sky in free agency last winter, delivered her hometown team a championship in her...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has agreed in principle on how to handle the changes that are being demanded by players after allegations of sexual misconduct engulfed the league, interim CEO Marla Messing said on Wednesday. The National Women’s...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | Representation, SEW
USWNT and Orlando Pride striker Alex Morgan backed plans for a World Cup every two years after being named to a FIFA technical advisory group on the growth and advancement of women’s soccer. The newly developed FIFA group, headed by former USWNT manager Jill Ellis,...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | Leadership, Pay Equity, SEW
Staley recently became the highest paid Black coach in women’s basketball, and one of the highest paid coaches in the sport. She signed a seven year contract worth $22.4 million (£16.3 million) with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, with a base salary of $1...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | Representation, SEW
There have been indelible images from the world of women’s soccer. These past images include Brandi Chastain ripping off her shirt to show her sports bra as she celebrated the women’s team’s 1999 World Cup win, via The New York Times, Megan Rapinoe...
by admin | Oct 20, 2021 | Representation, SEW
The seven-episode series, titled “Simone vs Herself”, looks at the highs and lows of Biles’ life over the course of the past couple of years and celebrates the brilliance of one of the world’s greatest ever athletes. Emmy award-winning sports media company, Religion...
by admin | Oct 20, 2021 | Representation, SEW
United States women’s national team and Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan said that she is optimistic when it comes to the demands the NWSL Players Association is making of the NWSL but that the league is still too “reactive” and more trust needs to...
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