The New York Times – Sports:
Vera Pauw was accused of body-shaming players while coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sinead Farrelly helped expose abuse in that league. The two are now working together on Team Ireland.
Category: Women’s World Cup (Soccer)
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U.S. Women Win a World Cup Soccer Tuneup but Lose a Top Scorer
The New York Times – Sports:
Mallory Swanson was carted off with a knee injury during a 2-0 victory over Ireland. She is considered key to the United States’ hopes of winning a third consecutive World Cup championship.
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New Zealand’s Soccer Team to Wear Dark Shorts, Citing Period Concerns
The New York Times – Sports:
The women’s soccer team said its players would not wear white shorts at the World Cup this summer, acknowledging the anxiety that some players had expressed about period leaks.
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At Liverpool, Man City Means a Red Alert
The New York Times – Sports:
A rough stretch, starting with Saturday’s game against Manchester City, will define Liverpool’s season. The harder work comes after that.
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Women’s World Cup: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:
This year’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature all the usual contenders and a surprisingly high number of first-time qualifiers.
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Canada’s Women Pick Up Equal Pay Fight Ahead of Game With U.S.
The New York Times – Sports:
Canada’s team, a Women’s World Cup favorite, went on strike last week as its battle with the country’s soccer federation boiled over.
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Saudi Sponsorship Catches Women’s World Cup Hosts by Surprise
The New York Times – Sports:
Officials from Australia and New Zealand were blindsided by reports that FIFA would make Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority a partner for the tournament.
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As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play
The New York Times – Sports:
The Afghan women’s national team fled to Australia when the Taliban took over. FIFA, yielding to Afghanistan’s soccer federation, no longer recognizes the team.
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From Equal Pay to Ending Abuse, Soccer’s Fight for Fairness Spreads
The New York Times – Sports:
The success of the U.S. women’s soccer team on the field and at the negotiating table has been a model for players elsewhere. In other countries, those battles are heating up.