The aim is to help the federations across the globe develop in the women’s game — sometimes from the ground up. Bareman has been extolling the power of the women’s game as the World Cup trophy made its way to each of the 24 nations competing in the tournament. “It’s really creating such a positive momentum and a positive vibe behind the women’s game, it’s awesome to see.”Bareman’s work coincides with efforts by players globally to call attention to inequality with the men’s game. Ellis pointedly said: “In my own personal opinion, playing three big matches in one day isn’t supporting the women’s game. “And then you see how far the women’s game is away from getting there, it presents the opportunities that exist.

Source: National Post May 15, 2019 18:11 UTC