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  "path": "/story/26/03/25/womens-soccer-made-the-u-s-a-world-powerhouse-and-kansas-city-its-star-player/",
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  "textContent": "With the trailblazing Current stadium, women's soccer staked its claim as a vital part of Kansas City's identity. It's a central reason why this city will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and why the United States gets taken seriously in soccer at all. But after centuries of prejudice, unequal funding and outright bans, fans don't take this dominance for granted.",
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