We all know the physical, psychological, and social benefits of playing sports for girls, so why do we quit? I talked to some former female soccer players to find out why they quit and here are the most common reasons. Burnout No matter how much she loves the game, every athlete is subject to burnout. … Read more
Mallory Pugh has been playing soccer at an international level for ten years, beginning at the youth level at 12 years old. At 18, she shocked the WoSo world by opting to skip college after just a few months with UCLA and turn pro. Now, at only 22, she’s already in her fifth year of … Read more
The number of NSWL teams playing in stadiums with a 20,000 or greater capacity is growing as women’s soccer grows. However, many NWSL teams still play in stadiums with small capacities. Let’s take a look at the stadiums of the NWSL. Teams with Larger Stadiums Chicago Red Stars – SeatGeek Stadium The Red Stars share … Read more
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have some of the richest histories of any educational institution in the country. While not every HBCU has an athletics program there are a few schools with women’s soccer programs you should keep your eye on. Howard University Probably one of the most well-known HBCUs, Howard University also has … Read more
As a lifelong player, fan, and referee, I obviously love soccer. I do not, however, find it faultless. So while FIFA continues to toy with the Laws of the Game, here are a few suggested rule changes to make this beautiful game of ours even more beautiful.` Eliminate Yellow Card Accumulation At the 2015 Women’s … Read more
The W-League and FA WSL were both in action this week as the ends of both league’s seasons approach. However, this week’s list features the five best women’s soccer goals from the FA WSL. Why? Title implications and a relegation battle saw a higher sense of urgency for those WSL sides, which led to some … Read more
This past year has been an immense awakening of sorts. It has called for a reform of justice and awareness to the truth of Black American history and systemic racism still present in our society today. In response, we have seen the rise of various female athlete groups continue the fight for social justice. The … Read more
Many socceristas got into the game because of the USWNT. They saw stars like Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe light up their TV screens with magnificent skill, power, and determination. The USWNT is, without doubt, an inspiration to young soccer players everywhere. Their won’t-lose attitude sets them apart from the rest … Read more
Not all coaches may understand what you are going through. In fact, your coach may not have much emotional intelligence at all. So, what do you do when you need a bit of empathy in your sporting environment? Coaches love to instruct and give constructive criticism, though they don’t always do so in the best … Read more
Every four years, the Women’s World Cup reintroduces women’s soccer to the daily news cycle. Soccer fans the world over get behind their women’s team while WoSo fans who stay with the sport year in and out finally get to see their favorite teams and players on the world’s biggest stage again. Most would put … Read more