Tag: USWNT
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Carli Lloyd Announces Her Retirement from the U.S. Women’s National Team
By Zac Cornell After playing for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team for the last 17 years, soccer star Carli Lloyd announced that she will retire at the end of this season. The two time World Cup Champion is one of the most famous and dominant players in the sport, having played for the U.S.…
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Megan Rapinoe Speaks Out Against The Capitol Riot
By Zac Cornell USWNT superstar Megan Rapinoe spoke out at a media conference against the attack on the Capitol building, exemplifying why she has become a prominent spokesperson for equal rights around the world. Rapinoe said that she believes the Trump-loving mob that descended on Washington, D.C. are motivated by race and that Americans must…
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November 2020
It’s no secret that many American athletes were not President Trump supporters, to say the least. Trump’s vocal opposition to NFL players taking a knee during the star-spangled banner, to his seeming insensitivity to Black Lives Matter protests, women’s rights and LGBTQ rights led to much criticism from the sports community. The traditionally coveted visit…
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More Countries Have Announced Equal Pay for Men and Women’s Soccer Teams And The U.S. Must Follow
By Zac Cornell The U.S. Women’s National soccer team may be facing legal hurdles in their Equal Pay lawsuit with the U.S. Soccer Federation, but the court of public opinion and the actions of other countries are increasingly swinging in their favor. On September 2, 2020, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that its men’s…
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National Women’s Soccer League Is The First Professional League to Resume Play in The U.S.
By Zac Cornell As Covid-19 continues to spread across the country, sport leagues have been taking appropriate precautions in order to safely return. The National Women’s Soccer League is the first professional sports league to return to play in the United States, with a bubble-style tournament starting on June 27th. The 30-day tournament, known as…
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