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After years of dominance, USWNT players no longer land as finalists -- let alone win -- major awards such as the Ballon d'Or.
According to ESPN, after years of dominance, USWNT players no longer land as finalists -- let alone win -- major awards such as the Ballon d'Or.
This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include American, USWNT and Ballon.
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