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About This Quiz
The FIFA Women's World Cup has only existed since 1991 if you can believe that, while the men's game has been around since 1930. Did it take women 60 years to discover soccer? Not by a long shot. But it took the rest of the world that long to realize that women were playing on the same level or better than men and providing intense competition, incredible skill and some remarkable talent that was worthy of praise. It's been a long road, but women are finally getting to share the spotlight with men and proving that they're as good at this game as anyone, and there are definitely some players who have become standouts of the game.ÂÂ
Players like Megan Rapinoe are capturing the imagination of a whole new generation of fans, while Mia Hamm and Marta and others have cemented their legacies as the towering forces of the sport that are serving as inspirations to others. People still don't appreciate how popular this game really is. In 2015, the Women's World Cup Final had 23 million viewers. That was bigger than the Stanley Cup or the NBA finals. In 2019, 59 million people watched Brazil against France. The game is huge and so is the talent. But which legendary player is most closely matched up with you? Take the quiz and let's find out!
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Who do you need to prove yourself to more?
Myself
I like the idea of inspiring women.
Everyone
I definitely want to show guys what's up.
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Some athletes naturally stand above their teammates. Should anyone ever be bigger than the sport they play?
They may not want to, but they end up that way.
I don't think so.
I think it's good to have these icons to look up to.
I don't think anyone is bigger, just a good ambassador for the sport.
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Sometimes, athletes will fake an injury or flop to try to get the other team penalized. Would you ever bend the truth to get an advantage?
No.
There are better ways to get ahead.
Well, do you mean to lie or just exaggerate?
I mean, within reason, why not?
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What keeps you motivated when it seems like you're constantly running uphill?
My friends and family
My own drive
The need to succeed
Pure willpower
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Are you able to rally others and get them pumped up, or do you turn to someone else to get you pumped?
I can get people motivated.
I like to be part of a team that inspires others.
I don't know that I try to get people going, but if it happens that's awesome.
I'm not really a cheerleader like that.
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Is "play through the pain" a good motto or a recipe for disaster?
You have to take care of yourself or you won't play at all.
You need to push through if you want to succeed.
Probably both
It sounds good to me.
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How do you look at victory? Do you win or does someone else lose?
I win!
Both
I don't have time to think about the loser.
Someone else loses.
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When it comes to success, does it come easily to you or is it something you constantly struggle toward?
I work hard at what I do.
I think I have a lot of natural talent, but that doesn't mean I don't work.
Can it be both?
It's easy but I don't let that make me lazy.
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Athletes like to weigh in on politics sometimes. Are you politically active?
Very much
About certain things
I don't want to get involved.
Yes, but I keep it private.
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Are you more of an athlete or a sports fanatic?
I'm a hardcore fan.
I'm both!
Definitely an athlete
I play some sports and am a fan of others.
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Do you think women's sports will one day be on equal footing with men's?
They'd better be.
I hope so!
I don't see it happening.
They've already made some great strides, so I think it's on the way.
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When you're part of a team, are you the captain or do you need someone else taking the lead?
I'm always the captain.
I can lead or follow.
I like to go my own way, usually.
I'm happy to follow someone else.
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How long have you had an interest in soccer?
Just the last year or two
Pretty much forever
Since I was little
It's been several years.
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Are you the kind of person who has a bit of a short fuse when it comes to your temper?
I get a little feisty.
Not at all
Yeah, I can get pushed too far.
I try to keep cool, but I don't always succeed.
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When are you feeling most energized and jazzed up to do something?
I'm a night owl.
First thing in the morning
Afternoons
In the evening
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Is it easy for you to recognize your own weaknesses?
Not easy, but I can do it.
I think so.
What weaknesses?
Not at all
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Are you willing to let someone else take the glory if it means the team succeeds?
Of course!
I'm always willing to support everyone else.
We can share it, can't we?
Not to sound arrogant, but I'd rather be in the spotlight.
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What's the biggest strength you're bringing to the game?
Skill
A sense of fun
Monstrous dedication
Perseverance
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What are you doing to stay fit and healthy in your downtime?
I go to the gym.
I like to run.
I play all kinds of sports.
Not a ton, to be honest
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When you succeed at something, do you settle for that or do you push on to even bigger success?
I never settle, but I might shift focus.
Depends on what we're talking about
I'm always hungry for more.
There's no need to be greedy.
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Do you like being the center of attention?
It's fun!
Sometimes, sure
I don't seek it out.
Not usually
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Can you be forceful and intimidating when you need to be?
You better believe it.
That's not really my style.
Yeah, when I need to be.
I guess you'd have to ask someone else.
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Some people say it's not if you win or lose but how you play the game. Is that true?
100%
I think that's true most of the time.
I think it can be both.
If how you play the game leads to nonstop losing, then how could it be true?
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Do you hold grudges?
I can.
Never
Nah, I just make things even.
Rarely, but it happens.
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What's your opinion on showboating and being a bit arrogant?
Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it.
It's not necessary.
It never hurts to have pride in your skill.
Within reason is fine.
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Are you a stickler for following the rules?
Rules are made to be broken.
You have to follow the rules.
Push them to the limits whenever you can.
Yes, unless it's a bad rule.
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Does working with others come naturally or does it take effort to give up control?
I've always been a team player.
It takes a little getting used to.
I'd much rather be in control with some backup.
I like it when everyone has a task but still works in unison.
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Are you good at everything you do, or do you just have one really strong thing?
Mostly just one thing
Great at one thing, good at others
I try to be good at everything.
Well, there's lots of stuff I've never tried.
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Are you more strategy or instinct?
I try to meld both.
I go on a lot of instinct.
Very much strategy
I guess it depends on the situation.
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Who or what inspires you?
My friends
My family
The whole world
It changes from day to day.
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