ALAJUELA, COSTA RICA - AUGUST 17: Michelle Cooper #9 of the USA looks on during a game between Japan and USWNT U-20 at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto on August 17, 2022 in Alajuela, Costa Rica. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
In recent years, women’s soccer in the United States has undergone a remarkable transformation, largely driven by investment in grassroots development programs. These efforts have been pivotal not only for the sport’s growth, but also for the rapid rise of the women’s national team to elite status on the global stage.
The development of women’s soccer in the US began with deep roots, as young players sought opportunities to compete and hone their skills.