Women’s World Cup: US exude confidence, not arrogance ahead of England clash
02 July 2019 |
3:18 pm
The US women's soccer team is making headlines at the World Cup in France. When it comes to their presence not only on the football pitch but also in society, they are in a class of their own.
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