Introduction

The women soccer is gradually developing like other games and has been accepted and recognized by the people allover the world. In this article the author tries to discuss the phenomenon of Growth of Women Soccer which highlights how it has evolved and what challenges are yet to be faced.

Early History and Challenges

The soccer of women has a historical background that can be dated back to at early 20th century but it met a number of barriers and opposition. The key development of women’s football started in early 1900s in England, the women football clubs like Dick, Kerr’s Ladies were competing with men’s clubs and were attracting people in droves. Nonetheless, this led to the rise of its popularity and the development of women’s football, but it was not for long because in 1921, the Football Association (FA) prohibited women’s soccer from playing in any of its affiliated fields for as long as fifty years. This set-back almost retarded the growth of the sport and bad situation of women players for nearly around three decades.

Breaking Through Barriers

In the 1970 football started to gain recognition and rightful attention, as true football fighters continued to work in this sphere. The Women’s FOOTBALL Association (WFA) was formed in England in February, 1969 and following the FA ban repeal in 1971 led to enhancement of opportunities. China in 1991 started the Women’s World Cup that was an eye opener to the talent and sophistication in women soccer players.

Notable Milestones and Achievements

The women soccer have for the past few decades registered great achievements. The USWNT has consistently emerged as a powerhouse in the world of soccer having won many times World Cup championships and Olympic Games. Some of the famous players are Mia Hamm Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan These famous players help the girls of the world in motivating them to do Soccer.

In addition to winning games and matches, women soccer has equally recorded giant strides off the pitch. Creation of most professional leagues that have sprouted around the world including the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the United States, and the FA Women’s Super League (WSL) in England has given the players in the sport a platform to have a professional career in football.

Challenges and Future Prospects

This however has not fully been realized; women soccer still has its disappointments such as poor sponsorship compared to men soccer, poor airtime on media tools, poor infrastructure compared to men soccer. But now initiatives have been taken to mitigate these problems and with more investment and sponsorship from the sponsors and sports’ governing bodies. An increase of the number of fans attending women’s soccer games and watch those games on TV as well shows that women’s soccer has a promising future.

Conclusion

Women’s soccer is a classic example of how much effort has been championed, players and fans alike, as well as activists to fight for recognition. Ultimately, the sport will only gain more popularity and recognition and the underpinning talent highlighted in the modern soccer superstars will help retain the status of sport force throughout the generations to come.