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Title IX turns 50, D.C. United makes roster moves, and more: Freedom Kicks for June 23, 2022

Today is June 23, 2022, and 50 years ago today, an important piece of legislation was signed into law. That law was Title IX, and it has been one of the most pivotal laws in our nation’s history. We begin with a couple of articles that highlight the importance of Title IX on sports and, more specifically, soccer.

Yours truly takes a deep dive on how the USWNT has been a primary beneficiary of Title IX’s success, with college soccer programs forming the foundation for a powerhouse.

Our friends at All For XI expand their focus to women’s soccer at large, with the United States collegiate soccer system serving as a foundation for dozens of women’s national teams around the world.