Women must be paid what they deserve and have earned Here are some numbers that may make a United States Women’s National Team fan upset. The men’s team recently made it to the round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The men making it this far allotted them 13 million dollars. As you may recall, the women won the 2019 Women’s World … Continue reading US Soccer Prize Money Splits
This past season could have been better for the NWSL team, the Washington Spirit, placing 11th with a 3-9-10 record. Hopefully, going into the 2023 season, things will look better for the team. They brought on a familiar face, Mark Parsons, as head coach this week. He had previously coached the Spirit before going to the Portland Thorns, then had an unsuccessful season and Euros … Continue reading Washington Spirit has a new coach
Some unfortunate news has developed in Brittney Griner’s appeal to the Russian courts. Griner’s appeal of her 9-year sentence for drug possession has been denied. Griner has been detained in Russia since February and convicted in August. The court in Moscow upheld their sentencing, but Griner’s lawyers argued that the sentencing was far too severe. Typically, similar cases receive a maximum of five years, with … Continue reading Brittney Griner appeal denied
TW: Sexual abuse The NWSL is under fire yet again, with an investigation underway to find all allegations of abuse within the league. Here is just a summary of the 172-page report here that outlines the systematic abuse within the NWSL — Christy Holly: Asked to leave Sky Blue FC in the middle of the 2017 season due to his verbal abuse and alleged relationship … Continue reading A Summary of the Yates Report
San Diego Wave Head Coach, Casey Stoney, is not letting Florida Govenor Ron DeSantis keep her from taking a stand against his discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community. San Diego played the Orlando Pride in Florida on Sunday and did not miss the opportunity to wear rainbow t-shirts that featured a Pride Flag with the word “Gay” on the back. Florida Govenor, Ron DeSantis, signed into … Continue reading San Diego Wave take stand for gay rights in Florida
International women’s soccer play is heating up as we are under a year away from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The USWNT announced they will take on the Spanish National Team in Pamplona, Spain on October 11th at El Sadar Stadium. This exciting matchup is in addition to their face-off with the England National Team on October 7th at … Continue reading The Road to the World Cup
You’ve taught our hearts and minds to be our authentic self, to use our voices — and dream big…Especially for women, and women of color. Billie Jean King on Serena Williams The absolute GOAT, Serena Williams, took to the tennis court Monday, August 29th in front of a sold-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. In case you haven’t heard, this will be William’s final US … Continue reading Serena’s Last US Open
Two legends have officially retired. Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles left it all on the court when they played one last time in a matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm. WNBAPA President, Nneka Ogwumike, reflected on Bird’s and Fowles’ careers, “The legacy that they’re leaving – it touches so many young players that I can’t wait to see how that evolves in … Continue reading Two basketball legends say goodbye to the court
“This was the most-watched women’s football game on UK television of all time and the most-watched program in 2022 so far – and deservedly so.” BBC director-general Tim Davie The matchup between England and Germany for the Euro Finals had 1.7 million – that’s right, 1.7 MILLION – viewers on BBC, making it the most viewed women’s soccer match in the UK. The BBC app and … Continue reading Most Watched Women’s Game in the UK
South Carolina head coach, Dawn Staley, is calling out ESPN as the ESPY awards are approaching tonight. Why is she calling them out? Well, for a good reason. ESPN has decided to not invite certain athletes to the event. Aliyah Boston has been nominated for Best College Athlete but was not originally invited. One would think that if someone is nominated as BEST College Athlete … Continue reading Dawn Staley calls out ESPN
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