USWNT

Nine times out of ten, The USA probably wins that game. But that doesn’t mean mistakes weren’t made.

And so, sports represent the best and worst parts of a nation: Its pure victories and rampant pride, but also its refusal to listen to changing times.

Sports represent the best and worst parts of a nation: Its pure victories and rampant pride, but also its refusal to listen to changing times.

Among the 32 teams competing in the tournament this summer, five Cal alumni — Alex Morgan, Ifeoma Onumonu, Guro Bergsvand, Betsy Hassett and Daisy Cleverley — will represent four countries vying for world glory.

The NWSL finally has a CBA. So what is it? And what does this mean for the players? The Daily Californian breaks it all down.

Earlier this month, NWSL players spoke out against coach Paul Riley for sexual misconduct. Coaches were fired, games were canceled and protests took place. How long until women can feel safe in their respective sports?

Even so, the women were paid less for their efforts. There are countless examples of female athletes earning less than they are due in sports.

It’s easy to ignore problems in women’s sports when they aren’t headlining news. However, the very reason they aren’t is the crux of the issue. Hidden beneath multiple retweets is the complex ecology of inequity that demands our attention.

Having previously been at the forefront of social justice causes, including women’s rights and LGBTQ+ movements, the U.S. women’s national team must channel the same energy into the Black Lives Matter campaign if it wants to stay true to its slogan of “One Nation. One Team.”

Regardless of race, gender, age or any other potential identifier, all individuals deserve the same opportunities and treatment. No player should have to earn equality.