It goes without saying — soccer is the world’s most beloved sport.
And this week, the sport was top of mind across the United States, where the sport’s popularity seems to finally be growing sustainably. That’s good news for players of all ages, especially young athletes.
The United States is unique, where the women’s game is the crown jewel of American soccer. The team is considered the best in the world, with four World Cup titles. That’s more than any other country, with Germany standing as the only other nation to have multiple titles under its belt with two championships.
Women’s soccer was thrust into the American mainstream in 1999 thanks to that year’s national team. They’re affectionately remembered by history as simply the ’99ers.
