Sam Kerr is the face of the World Cup. She has the weight of a nation on her shoulders. She does not seem to have noticed.
Tag: Soccer
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ACL Injuries Are Hurting Women’s Soccer
The World Cup is missing some of the sport’s biggest stars because of a knee injury epidemic. No one can say for sure why it’s happening, or how to fix it.
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Miami Embraces Lionel Messi With Murals, Marketing and Milanesas
Soccer-crazy South Florida has welcomed the world’s greatest player — now the region’s best-known celebrity — with murals, marketing and milanesas.
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Women’s World Cup Contenders
As the Women’s World Cup has expanded, so, too, has the group of nations with the firm belief that they can win it.
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With Women’s World Cup’s Expansion Come the Soccer Games of a Lifetime
Vietnam, one of eight nations playing in its first Women’s World Cup, will face the U.S. this week. Its presence highlights the growth of women’s soccer, but also the challenges that remain.