Millions of American girls have grown up playing soccer to the cheers of parents and peers. But 28 years ago, playing pro soccer wasn’t a promising career path for women. Here’s how that changed—and why the fight for equality continues
Rather than boycott the game, the Houston Nine formed their own tour. The start-up was less stable than the USLTA, but it gained media attention and sponsorship from Virginia Slims, a cigarette brand marketed to women. The group formed thein 1973. Threatened by this rival group, the USLTA invited the women back—this time offering them equal prize money.
In the 28 years since the inception of the Women’s World Cup, the U.S. women’s soccer team has won four of eight world championships. In contrast, throughout the tournament’s entire 89-year existence, the U.S. men’s team has yet to win a World Cup. Yet financial restrictions by FIFA have disadvantaged the women’s game. Until recently, women played for $15 million in prize money. This was doubled to $30 million inOther ongoing disparities include media coverage and an imbalance between male and female coaches.
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