As Women’s World Cup approaches, Latin American women soccer players seek change

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For women in many parts of the world, a level playing field in soccer can simply mean having a playable practice field.
Players in Latin America face clear political, cultural and even historical challenges when it comes to soccer and sports overall. Their struggle to close gender gaps is entirely different than that faced by a high-profile squad such as the defending world champion U.S. team and its fight for equitable pay.
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