By Lina-Doreen Rose, doctoral student and research assistant, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz.

Between the 21st of August until the 26th of October 2024, Lina-Doreen Rose had the privilege to participate in a month-long research trip to the USA, where she primarily engaged with the University of Central Florida, the North Carolina State University, and Clubs of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The research trip was driven by an exploration of the development and professionalization of women’s soccer in the USA, with a particular emphasis on the NWSL.