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 First Champions
In WWI, men in Britain went to war and women went to work. And just as working men had taken to football, working women now took to the beautiful game. Thousands of women’s teams were formed in England. And eventually, a championship tournament was created, the Munitionettes’ Cup.
Women’s football became the national past-time. The women are super stars!
But then, sexism steps in and ruins the party. Until Rugby saves the day?
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