The Goal in Morocco: Research on Women Via Soccer

Two years ago, while spending a semester abroad in Rabat, Morocco, Nicole Matuska saw something out of the ordinary: girls playing soccer.

While she had frequently seen men and boys take to the streets and fields to kick the ball around, this was the first time she had seen girls at the popular game.

"I ran up to them — they were amazing and played really well," says Ms. Matuska, who graduated from Northwestern University in June. "They took me in and invited me to

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