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From the Olympics in France to the inaugural Gold Cup in the United States, it is setting up to be a banner year for international women’s soccer. Plus, domestically, we’ll have a bigger and better National Women’s Soccer League and an increasingly competitive Champions League.
Here at The Equalizer, we looked at 10 players – some familiar names and some rising stars – who could define the year ahead.
Superstars
Khadija Shaw
Manchester City have underwhelmed in recent seasons, missing out on Champions League soccer and falling to fourth in the Women’s Super League table. This year, however, they are hot on the tails of reigning champions Chelsea, and Shaw will be essential to their title hopes. Jamaican sharp-shooter Khadija Shaw scored 20 last term and already has nine this campaign, with her unselfishness, technical excellence and hold-up play pivotal to her team’s attack. She is on course to top-score in the WSL, and her all-round play could help fire City…
