Women's World Cup

England reacts with England defender Laura Bassett (6) after she scored an own goal during the second half against Japan in the semifinals of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium.

Laura Bassett’s own goal won’t be the last word on her career

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England’s own goal versus Japan will no doubt be part of soccer player Laura Bassett’s legacy. But the bigger legacy she leaves behind are the thousands of girls she’s inspired to take up the sport.

Canadian National Women's Soccer team captain Christine Sinclair poses with the logo for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup on the artificial turf field at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Female soccer players launch a turf war over next year’s Women’s World Cup

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Canadian National Women's Soccer team captain Christine Sinclair poses with the logo for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup on the artificial turf field at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Female soccer players launch a turf war over next year’s Women’s World Cup

Sports