Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-337).

Stepping out of the shadows -- 1890s-1980s -- Nettie Honeyball -- Lily Parr -- Alice Milliat -- Sylvia Gore -- Sharon Mcmurtry -- From bare bones to bare bras -- 1990s -- Michelle Akers -- Kristine Lilly -- Joy Fawcett -- Carla Overbeck -- Hege Riise -- Julie Foudy -- Sun Wen -- Briana Scurry -- Sissi -- Tiffeny Milbrett -- Brandi Chastain -- Mia Hamm -- A league of their own -- 2000s -- Marta -- Kelly Smith -- Hope Powell -- Fara Williams -- Nadine Angerer -- Pia Sundhage -- Birgit Prinz -- Fighting for equality -- 2010s -- Abby Wambach -- Homare Sawa -- Christine Sinclair -- Hope Solo -- Jill Ellis -- Carli Lloyd -- Nadia Nadim -- Niloufar Ardalan -- Becky Sauerbrunn -- Asisat Oshoala -- Azize Ay -- Sarah Bouhaddi -- Silvia Neid -- Hajra Khan -- Alex Morgan -- Kelly Lindsey -- Eniola Aluko -- Megan Rapinoe -- Emma Hayes -- Nilla Fischer -- Lisa Cole -- The future is female -- 2020s -- Rose Lavelle -- Mallory Pugh -- Lieke Martens -- Sam Kerr -- Carson Pickett.

"Bold and inspiring profiles of the pioneers, champions, and future heroines of women's soccer around the world. Based on original interviews with over 50 current and former players and coaches, this book celebrates these remarkable women and their achievements against all odds."