Reading Comprehension Questions:

1. Besides winning the World Cup, what is on the agenda for the U.S. women's soccer team this year?

2. Why is the WUSA shutting down?

3. Who are some of the stars of the WUSA?

4. What other women's sports league has suffered setbacks recently?

5. What women's sports leagues have been successful in reaching a wide audience?

Discussion Activity (more research might be needed):

1. Pretend you are in charge of marketing for WUSA. What campaign could you come up with to help the league gain more viewers and raise money? In a short essay, outline your marketing plan.

2. Using the Internet as a research tool, investigate the NBA. Find out what led to the creation of the WNBA. Was it criticism of the all-men's league, the need to reach out to a female audience or something else?

Send your answers, in essay form, to extra@newshour.org for possible publication!