They have been in four of the seven World Cup finals, winning three and have buckets of expectation attached to the 2019 competition. To note, the prize money for the Women’s finals is 7.5% that for the men’s World Cup. US superstar Megan Rapinoe wants systematic change in the investment, marketing and promotion of women’s soccer at all levels in the US. In 2017, the Irish women’s team choose to speak publicly on their experience as international players. Outcomes included an agreement for the women’s team to have collective representation from the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland and better financial and playing conditions.

Source: Irish Examiner June 13, 2019 23:03 UTC