OPINION: Welcome to the new and improved Fifa Women's World Cup! Football Ferns captain Ali Riley is shivering slightly in front of me. Yes, women's football has made huge strides since Canada. READ MORE:* History beckons for Football Ferns* Football Ferns upset by Wales* Football Ferns edge EnglandIn March the US team, the women's World Cup holders, filed a lawsuit against their Soccer Federation which outlined complaints about wages and other aspects of their working conditions compared to the men's side who failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. The Football Ferns are working more closely now with New Zealand Football but in every relationship someone says something stupid.

Source: Stuff June 08, 2019 03:56 UTC