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FIFA report shows growth in women’s soccer

Mascot Penguin Tazuni performs during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 draw in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday. 22, 2022. (Alan Lee/Photosport via AP) The Canadian team players prepare for a women's international friendly soccer match against Argentina in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Juan Carlos Toro del Rio) Jill Ellis, former United States team coach, carries the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy during the Powhiri ceremony ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 draw in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday OCT. 21, 2022. The draw for the tournament to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22. (Alan Lee/photosport via AP) England and US teams stand together with a banner as a show of solidarity for victims of abuse before the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Nick Potts/PA via AP) FILE - Washington Spirit players celebrate after defeating Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Championship soccer match Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
FIFA report shows growth in women’s soccer