Duke star Michelle Cooper turns pro: Will she go to the NWSL?
Cooper could jump at an opportunity abroad instead of entering the NWSL Draft.
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The Lionesses linked arms in a show of support for NWSL players ahead of their 4-0 win over Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday. Reports of sexual coercion and emotional abuse have rocked the soccer world, sparking conversations about player safety across the sport.
We stand with you, @NWSL_players. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UU7qIBM3Mm
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) October 23, 2021
England went on to dominate Northern Ireland in front of a home crowd at Wembley Stadium behind a hat trick from Beth Mead.
Just @bmeado9 completing her hat-trick 🤩
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) October 23, 2021
Watch the #Lionesses on @ITV. pic.twitter.com/Auwr30N7dq
The Canadian national team also showed solidarity with victims of abuse by linking arms with New Zealand players ahead of their game Saturday.
Join us today in a minute of silence prior to kick off, where we stand in solidarity to acknowledge the abuse that has occurred in sport across canada. We stand together for the victims of abuse and to show our commitment to end this culture of silence and abuse. #SafeSport4All pic.twitter.com/7QpQwhg2oO
— CanadianSoccerPlayers (@PlayersCanadian) October 23, 2021
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