Pulling the thread on overlooked women’s sports stories and stitching together their place in the conversation

Vivianne Miedema Calls For Better Protection Of Female Soccer Players

After scoring the goal which won her injury-ravaged team a crucial point in the UEFA Women’s Champions League away to Juventus last night, Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema implored those in control of the women’s game to take better care of their athletes to prevent more players sustaining injuries.

Where girls compete but men rule

As women’s soccer undergoes a historic shift toward gender equity, elite girls’ soccer is still largely controlled by men. The results, women say, are toxic for coaches and players alike.