

It’s a chance to show the quality of the game, to highlight the growth and to prove the value of women’s football. ) These players - and the rest of the field of 32 - are now playing in the World Cup, the ultimate platform.

( I’ll leave the full rundown of all of these issues to the reporters here. Her words on the battle for equality in women’s soccer are more poignant than I could ever write, so Sam, take it from here:īeing in conflict with your federation - your employer - during the biggest moments of competition is an odd feeling.Īt least nine teams headed into this tournament with some form of recent dispute or statement asking for further support for their team.

in New Zealand due to injury, but she’s still very much carrying on the fight back home. women’s national team midfielder Sam Mewis, who will offer unique insight and analysis throughout the tournament. While our journalists bring you closer to the action on the ground in Australia and New Zealand, we also have five guest writers, including U.S.
