Women’s Soccer: U.S. Always on the World Cup Podium

Source: Statista

Since inaugaural 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China, the United States team has made it onto every single ‘podium’ come the end of the tournament, and this year’s contest in France is no exception. As this infographic shows, the U.S. ladies have lifted the trophy aloft a total of three times, come runners up once and finished in third place three times – stamping their dominance on the modern women’s game with talented and increasingly high-profile players such as Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan.

Women in Sports Infographic

Source: Brown Brothers Harriman

In the following infographic, Brown Brothers Harriman’s “By the Numbers” infographic looks at the role of sports in supporting the physical and emotional well-being of girls and highlights the impact team sports can have on helping young women grow into powerful leaders.