Aug 18, 2023

The business of college soccer

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Title IX and big spending on college sports are two reasons so many female soccer players came up through a U.S. university. That's had an impact on this year's World Cup. Plus, home buying loans and Chinese real estate.

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Women's soccer is growing globally. U.S. college sports are part of that.

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Investment and equality in U.S. college sports has translated to more success for women in soccer around the world.

U.S. colleges have provided women's soccer players from around the world the resources, investment and infrastructure needed for strong development. Pictured: Merel van Dongen (R) of the Netherlands during the 2023 World Cup. She played soccer at the University of Alabama before going on to an international career.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Ariana Rosas Producer

Jordan Mangi Digital Producer

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Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

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