This week, the USWNT gained some confidence back, more women’s soccer attendance and ticket sales records were set, and news broke about the treatment of pregnant women playing pro soccer. So, without further ado, here’s this week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Weekend
The USWNT won both their games down under this week, giving the team and fans a much-needed confidence boost after last fall’s losses.
Lynn Williams’s return was especially exciting after she barely played for the Current last season following hamstring surgery. She scored a goal in the first game.
Also, it was a record home crowd for the Football Ferns!
Low of the Weekend
This story is bigger than me! It’s a wake up call for all clubs and it’s a message to all players that if they get pregnant or want to get pregnant during their career they have their rights and guarantees!@PlayersTribune @FIFPRO https://t.co/Rnzj7lua9g
— Sara Björk (@sarabjork18) January 17, 2023
Becoming a mother while still having a pro football career is something that doesn’t get talked about a lot. The Players’ Tribune released a story by Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir about when she played for Lyon and became pregnant.
The story goes into how the club didn’t support her and made their…
