The hidden history of the Women's Game. Women have been playing soccer since the 1800s. And it has always been political. Rapinoe is not the first to cause controversy. We'll explore everything we can find from the first female pro teams to the forgotten World Cups. For questions, thoughts and suggestions email me with Forgotten in the subject line: christophermcglynn@gmail.com
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The Rebellion, Part 1
By 1970, women are playing football all over the world, but FIFA is not sanctioning matches. FIFA doesn’t seem to care. Someone else is paying attention though, and they set out to make history.
The 1970 Women’s World Cup Final
The 1971 WWC Final with more than 110,000 fans
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And thanks to Bob Gerics for his song "Invention in Blue."
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