The amazing success of the
USWNT has also spurred several other countries, including in Asia and Europe, to develop women's soccer programs, leading to remarkable growth in skill, talent and viewership for women's soccer worldwide.
The
USWNT has been the most successful women's team in international soccer history, earning four world championship titles-and this summer in France set a record for the most goals scored with 26 over the seven-game tournament.
attendance numbers, and, in any event, the
USWNT had negotiated their
Unfortunately, inequitable compensation--like that which members of the
USWNT are fighting against is just one of the challenges female athletes encounter today.
What the
USWNT accomplished far transcends the soccer field, and goes way beyond gender.
Mertz, a former assistant of
USWNT coach Jill Ellis at UCLA, attended England's excruciating 2-1 semifinal loss to Japan on Wednesday in Edmonton.
I am a huge fan of hers and the rest of the
USWNT!!