"Where we are now with women’s soccer is because of all those who’ve come before. This is the story of the game told through the stories of the players themselves, the world-famous, like Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach and Brazil’s Marta, as well as the long-forgotten, unsung talents and rising stars. These women are not just first-rate athletes but also LGBTQ+ activists, staunch opponents of racial discrimination and equal pay campaigners who are helping shape the political landscape beyond their sport.īased on original interviews with dozens of current and former players and coaches, this book celebrates these remarkable women and their achievements against all odds. Women’s soccer has come a long way. From its origins as a matchmaking custom in the Scottish Highlands, through country-wide bans, cast-off men’s uniforms and practices in parking lots, to a global sport attracting hundreds of millions of viewers. Bold and inspiring profiles of the pioneers, champions and future heroines of women’s soccer around the world.
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