Jun 7, 2019

The scrimmage to sponsor Women’s World Cup soccer

Carli Lloyd of the U.S. scores the team's second goal against Japan in the 2015 Women's World Cup final in Vancouver, Canada. Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images

Carmakers ask the White House to standardize emissions regulations. The Feds take aim at robocalls. Sponsors go in on Women's World Cup soccer.

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Sponsors make a bet on Women's World Cup soccer

by Andy Uhler

Jun 7, 2019

Twenty-five million Americans watched the last women's final, and many sponsors are betting this year's tournament will be even more popular.

Carli Lloyd of the U.S. scores the team's second goal against Japan in the 2015 Women's World Cup final in Vancouver, Canada.

Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images

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