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The study is based on the life-history interview method, originally with 20 women between ages 24 and 32 who were all elite female soccer players in high school, who were equally from Canada and Norway. We chose to focus specifically on the Norwegian players who chose to attend university in the United States and played NCAA soccer vs. those who did not. The result shows that the players’ production of educational capital has been affected by being elite players. After high school, combining soccer and education seemed easier for the players who attended university in the United States and played NCAA soccer. Many players plan on using their soccer capital in their careers. Yet research demonstrates that physical capital is not easily transferable. The opportunities for females to enter both coaching and administration, once they are done with soccer, are very limited.

 

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