Soccer Mom Sunday: Michelle Akers

There are not enough words to express the contributions to The Beautiful Game by this guest! Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was honored to have a conversation with idol, Michelle Akers - FIFA female "Player of the Century", first female soccer player with an endorsement, first female soccer player to win in the Olympics, first to say NEVER STOP ADVOCATING AND WINNING! If you or your kids have a favorite women’s soccer player … if you have a daughter who can dream of playing the game at a higher level … if you have a son who also looks up to stellar female athletes … Michelle Akers is one to thank. She and her 1985 USWNT team, including STL’s own Ruth Harker, played when pay was non-existent, playing fields (literal and figurative) were not equal, and broadcast didn’t care to cover. She’s the O-est of the OG’s. Listen in for her game origin story, her recognition of disparity and continued advocacy, the long-coming recognition of the 85-ers, and her loves outside the game, including her son and horse rescue ranch. Make sure you and your kids know her name … and her story.

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