History of women's Football

The women have started to fight for its existence since 1917. At that time in England, formed a women's soccer team called The Dick, Kerr's Ladies. On 24 September 1922, on tour to North America, they were defeated 3-6 by FC Paterson.
However, the defeat was not a stain for them. Therefore, when facing an opponent that a team of men.
The Ladies itself is the women workers of a prabik ammunition, Dick, Kerr & Co., Located in preston, Lancashire. They form a team and continue to grow.
Unfortunately, at that time the English FA actually see women as a threat to the male team matches. As a result, in 1921 they got the ban should not be playing on the field used for the men's league.
It did not dampen the spirit of the women. On the basis of his love for football, they continue to play in non-league field. Until eventually, in 1922 The Dick, Kerr's Ladies were invited to undergo a cross-continent tour.
The tour was scheduled to begin in Canada but, when it came on 22 September, they were told it was no longer wanted in Canada. Then, they had crossed into the United States and went on a trip to New Jersey. There, they must face the Paterson FC on 24 September.
Paterson FC itself is men's football club. The club has won the title of National Association Football League in 1917. Of course you can imagine how great his team would easily cope with a team that consists of women.
However, things did not go yet easy for Paterson. In the opening match, the Paterson was won with a score of 6-3. However, three goals owned by The Ladies is evidence that they also cultivate the ball expertly.
Moreover, the defeat was just one of the two losses suffered by the Dick, Kerr's Ladies in eight games that they played in the United States, all against teams guy who was somewhat qualified quality. The Ladies opponents is a men's football team who was highly respected.

The Ladies also lost to New York-Centro Hispano. However, their win over the New Bedford Whalers, The New York FC, ​​The Baltimore Soccer Club, and a draw with J & P Coats, Washington Stars, and The Fall River Marksmen.
In fact, we are told This Day in Football History, after the game against Fall River Marksmen, a local newspaper in the United States wrote, "The score does not describe how the British woman could be so good to play for the national game of the country. Nobody fans who witnessed the game can be said clearly how masterfully the female tourists to be opposed to the best men's teams in the country.