by admin | Dec 16, 2022 | Representation, SEW
On Thursday, U.S. Soccer announced the candidates for its Player of the Year award. For the women, the finalists are forwards Alex Morgan, Mallory Pugh and Sophia Smith and midfielders Lindsey Horan and Rose Lavelle. For the men, the finalists are forward Christian...
by admin | Dec 14, 2022 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW
The 2022 World Cup represented a step forward for both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Soccer Teams. While the men returned to the global tournament after missing it in 2018, the women’s team saw big returns on an equal pay settlement agreed to in February with...
by admin | Dec 13, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The future is bright for the United States men’s national team despite a round-of-16 loss in the 2022 World Cup. Just ask arguably the greatest American soccer player in history. “I look at the spine of the team, and we had some incredible performances...
by admin | Dec 12, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The United States Soccer Federation announced details of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup, with Brazil, Canada and Japan joining the US women’s national team in the competition. All three of the US’ opponents are ranked 11th or higher, with Canada at No. 7, Brazil...
by admin | Dec 8, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe have launched A Touch More, a production company that focuses on the “stories of revolutionaries who move culture forward.” The power couple announced the start of the venture created in partnership with TOGETHXR — the media and...
by admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Representation, SEW
A new women’s sports organization is looking to capitalize on the growing popularity of women’s soccer by launching a pro league in Canada. On Tuesday, Project 8 — co-founded by national soccer hero Diana Matheson and business partner Thomas Gilbert — revealed that a...
by admin | Dec 5, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Portland Thorns owner Merrit Paulson announced he plans to sell the NWSL club, but maintain control of the Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers. Paulson has owned the Thorns since its founding in 2012, and felt no need to relinquish control until the club stood...
by admin | Dec 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Stéphanie Frappart has been showered with praise after she became the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match. Joined by assistant referees Neuza Back and Karen Díaz Medina, the 38-year-old took charge of Germany’s thrilling 4-2 victory against Costa Rica. Read...
by admin | Dec 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Eight new women’s soccer teams are coming to Northern California, sources with knowledge of United Soccer League’s expansion plans told The Standard. The new teams will compete in the USL W League’s newly formed NorCal Division, starting May 2023. Read...
by admin | Dec 1, 2022 | Pay Equity, SEW
I felt a rush of emotions last week when a Bleacher Report TikTok post featured National Soccer Hall of Famer Abby Wambach speaking directly to my 9-year-old daughter Addison at the Inaugural USWNT Players Ball. The video went viral with over 1 million viewsin just 48...
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