Anya Alvarez

‘Workers Cup’ Film Highlights The Complicated Preparations For The 2022 World Cup

In Qatar, workers balance their love of soccer with the burden of treacherous work conditions.

Anya Alvarez

Jun 29, 2018

Costa Rica Skate Park Honors Fallen Youth Advocate And Builds Community

“When Luzo was killed, it seemed like a big red flag that San Rafael could really use a safe place for these kids to go to.”

Anya Alvarez

May 31, 2018

Meet The Woman Behind A Groundbreaking Pakistani Girls Soccer League

“Soccer can help build that self-confidence on the field, which enables them to go out into the world and break other gender stereotypes that girls in Pakistan face.”

Anya Alvarez

May 31, 2018

The Utah Girls Tackle Football League Tackles Gender Norms

“We’re showing the world that we can do whatever we set our minds to.”

Anya Alvarez

May 25, 2018

HBO’s New Film ‘The Tale’ Documents A Survivor’s Story

A filmmaker comes to grips with her memories of abuse as a young athlete.

Anya Alvarez

May 21, 2018

This Play About A Girls Soccer Team Kicks Up The Issues Facing Young Women

The powerful play was a finalist for the Pulitzer.

Anya Alvarez

Apr 24, 2018

This Paralympics Snowboarding Champion Is Using Her Gold Medals To Change The Conversation About Disabled People

She was the first amputee to be featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, but she didn't stop there.

Anya Alvarez

Apr 03, 2018

A Training Camp That Arms Female Broadcasters For The World Of Sports

Fox Sports’ Laura Okmin teaches women how to navigate the playing field.

Anya Alvarez

Nov 28, 2017

Health

As Trump Wages War On Birth Control, Women Are Taking Back The Condom

Can we find “girl power” in the manliest contraceptive method of them all?

Anya Alvarez

Oct 16, 2017

Women’s Golf Is In Trouble

Europe's Largest Golf Tour For Women Is On The Brink of Collapse

Anya Alvarez

Aug 31, 2017

Here’s What Happens When Stores Carry Books By Women, People Of Color — And No One Else

79% of people in publishing identify as white — and so are a lot of our fictional “good guys.”

Anya Alvarez

Aug 29, 2017

The Battle Over Trump And Women’s Golf Didn’t Help The Sport

A former LPGA player says women athletes deserve attention instead of controversy.

Anya Alvarez

Jul 17, 2017

The Battle For Girls’ Sports

A look at the organizations fighting for female athletes

Anya Alvarez

Jun 20, 2017

Golf Grows In Harlem

A New Foundation Is Teaching The Community Through An Unlikely Game

Anya Alvarez

May 24, 2017

The Washington Post Just Became The First Major Newspaper With Women Covering Every Sports Beat

“It happened that way by chance, more than anything else”

Anya Alvarez

Apr 07, 2017

A Former LPGA Pro On Why This Golf Club’s 273-Year Ban On Women Isn’t Really Over

Muirfield votes to finally allow women, but I have doubts

Anya Alvarez

Mar 15, 2017

She Plays, We Win

Pictures of young athletes will inspire you to get in the game

Anya Alvarez

Feb 01, 2017

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In Qatar, workers balance their love of soccer with the burden of treacherous work conditions.

“When Luzo was killed, it seemed like a big red flag that San Rafael could really use a safe place for these kids to go to.”

“Soccer can help build that self-confidence on the field, which enables them to go out into the world and break other gender stereotypes that girls in Pakistan face.”

“We’re showing the world that we can do whatever we set our minds to.”

A filmmaker comes to grips with her memories of abuse as a young athlete.

The powerful play was a finalist for the Pulitzer.

She was the first amputee to be featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, but she didn't stop there.

Fox Sports’ Laura Okmin teaches women how to navigate the playing field.

Can we find “girl power” in the manliest contraceptive method of them all?

Europe's Largest Golf Tour For Women Is On The Brink of Collapse

79% of people in publishing identify as white — and so are a lot of our fictional “good guys.”

A former LPGA player says women athletes deserve attention instead of controversy.

A look at the organizations fighting for female athletes

A New Foundation Is Teaching The Community Through An Unlikely Game

“It happened that way by chance, more than anything else”

Muirfield votes to finally allow women, but I have doubts

Pictures of young athletes will inspire you to get in the game