50. Women’s Soccer

Big Reputations

Welcome to our 50th episode!!!

In this episode we discuss the history of women in soccer from creation to today. We talk about the women who pioneered the sport and the challenges they have faced. We, of course, dig into the judgments, the scandals, and the media coverage (or lack there of), when it comes to the women who play. Then we consider how the double standards and comparisons to the men's team can effect the sport. Lastly we explore the future of soccer, and the impact that women have had on the game.

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Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

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Sources:

• The History of Women’s Football, by Jean Williams
• National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer, by Caitlin Murray
• Unsuitable for Females, by Carrie Dunn
• “The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Women’s Football,” by Jake Hall
• “‘Soccer Goes Sexy South Of Border’ — A History Of Misogyny In Women’s Soccer Coverage,” by Travis Yoesting
• “Sports Magazine Covers Sexualize Female Athletes,” by Tom Jacobs
• “The Forgotten History of Women’s Football” on YouTube
• “At Least 96 Out LGBTQ Athletes Competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, a Record,” by OutSports