She Shoots & Scores…Goal for the Women of America!

Mia Ham, Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Christen Press, Julie Ertz, and Tobin Heath are only some of the extraordinary women who have all made a tremendous impact in soccer history. Apart from being part of the Women’s National soccer team, these women have forever changed American history by winning the first-ever gold medal for women's soccer at Centennial Olympic Park, beating China 2-1. Since then, the national team has remained unstoppable, radiating positivity and inspiring individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. 

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In addition to being exceptional athletes, these women utilize their platforms to fight against problems within our society. Recently, they have fought against gender inequality within their own community since they have received significantly less wages than the men's national team. They continue to spread their message of feminism and gender equality, encouraging girls of all ages to believe in themselves and in their capabilities. This team is more than just a team—it is a loving family that inspires each other to achieve greatness. These women illustrate how we, as a society, need to spread messages of love instead of hateful remarks, emphasizing the importance of building each other up rather than tearing each other down.  

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The Women's National Team continues to shape history through its limitless accomplishments. These women are national champions who recently won the SheBelieves Cup beating Argentina 6-0 in the championships. Additionally, the U.S. Women's Team is one of the most successful soccer teams in the world, holding four World Cup titles, several Olympic medals, and even more individual awards. According to U.S. Soccer, "out of 53 teams the USA has faced in its history, it has a 100% winning percentage vs. 30 of them," proving how these National Champions continue to change the direction of women's sports. They’ve worked hard to earn their remarkable titles, functioning together as one family that pushes each other to achieve greatness. For these amazing women, soccer is more than a sport—it's a lifestyle and mentality, continually proving to them that nothing is impossible. 

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Moreover, these incredible World Champions defy excellence by reaching new heights every day. For example, during the SheBelieves tournament, Alex Morgan scored her first goal since becoming a new mother. Morgan is thirty-one years old, who, according to U.S. Soccer, has made "one hundred seventy-three appearances with the National team with one hundred and eight goals in her professional career." She remains an irreplaceable asset to her team and testifies to the strength of mothers and athletes everywhere. Carli Lloyd, another phenomenal legend in sports history, continues to embark on her professional career. She is a great role model to girls everywhere by displaying how age does not define your potential. According to U.S. Soccer, this thirty-eight-year-old athlete has "two hundred ninety-nine appearances with the national team and one hundred twenty-six goals." She has her own academy that grants children and teens opportunities to train with professional athletes and coaches, allowing them to expand their love for soccer and their skills. These are just two of the talented athletes of the Women's National Team that carry their own inspiring story on and off the field. 

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Most importantly, the U.S. Women’s National Team continues to pave the path for future generations of soccer players, not only in America but also around the world. They inspire countless women and girls all around the world to work hard to reach their goals, even those who don’t play in leagues. After all, soccer is a universal sport enjoyed by millions of people around the world—these women continue to prove that any gender can partake in it.