A few days ago, when the U.S. team was eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, it marked the end of a history-making run.
Rory Smith, chief soccer correspondent for The Times, argues that it also marked the end of something even bigger: an entire era that redefined women’s sports.
Guest: Rory Smith, the chief soccer correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- After 48 games in the Women’s World Cup, half the teams had been sent home. And yet the field of potential winners feels bigger than it did at the start.
- Expanding the tournament was a good idea. Just not for the reasons FIFA thinks.
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