As the U.S. women's national soccer team prepares to pursue a third straight Women's World Cup, the squad is being honored for a different fight.
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The team is set to be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPY Awards next month for its fight for equal pay with the men's soccer team,"Good Morning America" announced exclusively on Wednesday.Kelley OHara celebrates with team mates during an international friendly game between Ireland and United States at CITYPARK on April 11, 2023 in St. Louis, Mo.
Megan Rapinoe, Team USA's star forward, said Tuesday at a press conference before the World Cup that she thinks women's sports are on the verge of something much bigger.
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