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Far Post: In Brazil, Fighting for the Women's Game

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Within two months, the Recife girls had a team of 22 training together every Saturday.

Aline Pellegrino, left, goes up against U.S. star Abby Wambach in Brazil's famous 4-0 win over the Americans in the semifinals of the 2007 Women's World Cup.

Aline Pellegrino, left, goes up against U.S. star Abby Wambach in Brazil's famous 4-0 win over the Americans in the semifinals of the 2007 Women's World Cup.

Brandi Chastain provides the lasting image of the 1999 Women's World Cup, ripping off her shirt and celebrating after her cup-clinching penalty against China at the Rose Bowl.

Brandi Chastain provides the lasting image of the 1999 Women's World Cup, ripping off her shirt and celebrating after her cup-clinching penalty against China at the Rose Bowl.

Brazil's women's national team has enjoyed success, but the development of the women's game in the country is still very much an issue.

Brazil's women's national team has enjoyed success, but the development of the women's game in the country is still very much an issue.

Keph Senett is a Canadian writer whose passions for travel and soccer have led her to play the beautiful game on four continents.