USA's Record-Breaking 13-0 Win Was Great, but What It Said About Women's Soccer Was Not

This isn't about mercy rules or celebrations. It's about the deep disparity in women's sports. FIFAWWC

There is, first, the issue of history. Soccer has exploded in popularity over the last century, but until recently, women have been left out. That's due in no small part to the fact that, for almost 60 years, many women were outright banned — yes, as in, legally forbidden — from playing soccer at all.

What do we learn? Given the resources and opportunities, even a nation that's notoriously indifferent to professional soccer can field a team of Women's World Cup champions. Three times over.

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