Pay equity in sports overshadows the FIFA Women’s World Cup
After beating the Netherlands 2-0, Team USA soccer star Megan Rapinoe says there was no mistaking that the crowd was chanting “equal pay, equal pay.” Continue reading
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U.S. wins FIFA Women’s World Cup for 4th time
The team beat the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday night. Continue reading
FIFA president wants to expand Women’s World Cup to 32 teams
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will need quick approval from ruling bodies to enlarge the Women’s World Cup, with bidding already underway for the 2023 edition. Continue reading
Brazilian soccer superstar returns to Edmonton for international friendly
Global News has confirmed Brazilian soccer legend and two-time World Cup champion Ronaldo will travel to Alberta’s capital as part of an international friendly on July 20 between Real Valladolid and Cardiff City. Continue reading
USA vs. France: Women’s World Cup ticket prices spike to $15K
Meanwhile, women’s soccer teams around the world have been fighting for equal pay to their male counterparts for years. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: Without question, Christine Sinclair should’ve taken the shot
Canada crashed out of the 2019 Women’s World Cup Monday after a 1-nil loss to Sweden in the Round of 16. Continue reading
Former European soccer boss arrested as part of 2022 World Cup investigation
Michel Platini, a former France soccer great, can either be released or formally charged after questioning ends. Continue reading
A Canadian criticized the U.S. for lavish cheering of a 13-0 win. Now she’s getting death threats
It was the largest margin of victory in Women’s World Cup history. Continue reading
2019 Women’s World Cup: Christine Sinclair has a chance to break a world record
Canada plays Cameroon in Montpellier, France, on Monday, in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Continue reading
Canada men’s soccer team coach bullish about qualifying for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Canada men’s coach John Herdman got straight to the point: World Cup, here we come. And not just the 2026 men’s tournament that Canada is co-hosting with Mexico and the U.S. Continue reading