[WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT] In only its second appearance at the Women’s World Cup, France has been the surprise of the tournament. Its 4-0 defeat of Canadawas one of the most convincing performances in group play, and it earned a deserving victory over England in a shootout in the quarterfinals after enjoying a huge edge in play. The Bleues’ emergenceas a world power reflects the slow but steady progress they have achieved in gaining acceptance for the women’s game in France. Here’s an inside look at the five keys to the rise of women’s soccer inFrance, the USA’s semifinal opponent …
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