Mia Hamm was a scorer, a winner and a marketable icon that paved the way for women soccer players. Hamm was born three months before Title IX became effective on June 23, 1972. A generation later, she was the face of soccer in the U.S. Her popularity inspired many young girls to play the sport and gave older ones an opportunity to find a career. (Asheville Citizen-Times) USWNT Star Tobin Heath Joins OL Reign
U.S. women's national team star Tobin Heath has signed with the NWSL's OL Reign. Heath, 34, has signed for the remainder of the 2022 season.
Title IX pioneers: Mia Hamm inspired a generation of American girls to play soccer
