Ted Lasso highlights coaching disparity in women’s soccer in new episode

In the latest episode of Ted Lasso, the character returns to coach AFC Richmond's women’s team, inadvertently spotlighting the ongoing issue of female representation among coaches in women's soccer. Currently, only 22 percent of head coaches in women's leagues worldwide are women, with only a few in major leagues like the Women’s Super League and NWSL. Despite some progress, as noted by NWSL coach Laura Harvey, the perception of risk still often deters organizations from hiring female coaches. The episode's theme reflects broader discussions in the sport about the lack of opportunities for women in coaching roles.

• 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ted Lasso accidentally stumbles into women’s soccer’s biggest coaching problem