“We do a lot of work back there that goes unnoticed,” remarked Naomi Girma while reacting to her second-place finish in the 2024 ESPN FC Top 50 Women’s Soccer Players ranking. Beyond being a subtle dig at her omission from the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominations, her words highlight the lack of recognition defenders receive—unsung poets […]The post Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Reflect on Soccer Stars’ Unrecognized Efforts Compared to Basketball: “Never Gets Rewarded” appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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