The greatest team you've never heard of

They've won 20 straight games.

They play the best teams from all over the world.

They don't have big contracts or endorsement deals.

Despite representing the United States in the most popular sport in the world, they're lucky to get more than 5,000 people to attend their home games.

Some of them are moms and all of them have devoted years of their lives for the love of the game.

Meet the US Women's National Soccer team.  I'm inspired by their dedication despite being women and playing in a less than popular sport in the United States.

Why is this a big deal? It's a big deal because today's girls don't have heros that are worth a damn. All they have are spoiled rich girls who love the paparzi and are in and out of rehab.

Today's girls need inspiration. I know because I have a daughter and I coach a soccer team with fourteen eight year old girls. For my daughter and for my team, I want them to want more than a spot in High School the Musical Part XI. I want them to understand that, you can work hard and be more than just a peice of glitzy meat.

Support the US Women's team as they take on the world in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

- Paul Herring

Comments

[Lisa Braithwaite]

Great post, Paul, and thanks for your support of women's sports.

I co-founded a nonprofit ten years ago promoting sports, physical activity and gender equity for women and girls. Things are looking up, but we still have a long way to go.

[paige]

I play soccer and i seen an artical about this team in a magizine it really inspired me these gurls gave up boyfriends and personal time for the love of the sport that really impressive! THESE GIRLS ARE MY ROLE MODELS!!