To end 2021, we’re talking to each of the North American soccer vertical’s eight full-time staff writers about their favorite story of the year. 

Today, Steph Yang discusses her story about what pride and progress has meant for LGBTQ players on the U.S. women’s national team. 

Steph's story: https://theathletic.com/2825821/2021/09/14/uswnt-lgbtq-rapinoe-scurry/