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Four USWNT players make FIFPro's first ever Women's World XI

FIFPro announced today the 2015 Women's World XI, the first time they have ever done a world XI for the women's game. Four Americans made the final XI in Hope Solo, Julie Johnston, Meghan Klingenberg, and Carli Lloyd.

FIFPro indicated that they created a women's starting XI after "numerous requests" from female players. FIFPro has had a men's world XI since 2005, so it behooves them to start bringing their organization in line with ideals of gender parity. They have also opened their membership to individual female players who are unable to join a local union in their own country, as well as creating an advisory board for female players.