Episode: The History & Future of Women’s Football with Clare McEwen

🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent 🎙️ Guest: Clare McEwen – Freelance Sports Writer, Author of She Can Kick It, and Health Researcher at Oxford University

In this episode, Carolyn Kent welcomes Clare McEwen, author of She Can Kick It, a book that delves into the rich and often overlooked history of women's football. Clare shares her own journey as a football-loving girl growing up in Cornwall, explores key moments in the women's game, and discusses how history continues to shape the sport today.

📖 From bans and discrimination to the rise of the Lionesses, this conversation uncovers how far the game has come and where it’s headed next.

✅ How gender stereotyping shaped the history of women’s football ✅ The ban on women’s football and how it affected generations of players ✅ The role of the medical profession in restricting women’s participation in sport ✅ The impact of Title IX in the U.S. and how it helped grow women’s soccer ✅ How the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup changed the game forever ✅ Why the 2022 Euros was a game-changer for women’s football ✅ The future of investment in the women’s game and its business potential

⚽ Women’s football was deliberately held back for decades, yet still thrived despite restrictions. ⚽ Visibility matters – Young girls need role models to inspire them in sport. ⚽ Investment drives success – Without proper funding, the women’s game cannot grow. ⚽ The fight for equality isn’t over – Cultural and systemic barriers still impact the sport today.

📚 Clare’s Book: She Can Kick It – Available on Amazon 📖 More on Women’s Football History: Learn about Carol Thomas, Mia Hamm, and the 1999ers 📲 Follow Clare McEwen for updates on her latest projects

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