Mixtape Monday: Boys Wanna Be Her

This week's mixtape is dedicated to one of my favorite sporting events, the Women's World Cup, and the most important team in the world, the USWNT. The tournament kicked off last Saturday and we're now just about through the first round of the group stages. The USWNT kicked off their campaign for a third title with a 3-1 win over Australia in the Group of Death. The quality and success of the USA's women's team has been a huge part of the growth of the sport. Other national teams come to America to train and play in the NWSL or the NCAA. The funding and the support for the USWNT is some of the most impressive in the world, and that trend is spreading to other countries.

For me, the best thing about the WWC is also the worst thing: I love all of these squads and I want all of them to win, even though that's not possible. So many of these athletes have made huge sacrifices to play for their national team, despite the lack of pay and support. Many of these teams are representing their countries for the first time in this newly expanded Cup. All of these women are incredible. I love and support every single one of them.

So to celebrate these teams and this truly spectacular month of badass women kicking butt, here's a no-boys-allowed WWC/USWNT playlist, jam-packed with female vocalists and rappers. Catch the Women's World Cup on Fox, Fox Sports 1, and Fox Sports 2 from now until the final on July 5th.

BOYS WANNA BE HER

1. I Believe by the American Outlaws
2. Salute by Little Mix
3. I Am the Best by 2NE1
4. La La La (Brasil 2014) by Shakira
5. Around the World by Bia
6. Boys Wanna Be Her by Peaches
7. Rock the Mic by Amplify Dot
8. Thank God Demo by Diffakult
9. Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill
10. Crown by Angel Haze
11. Souffle by Dai Burger
12. Boss Ass Bitch by Nicki Minaj and PTAF
13. Can't Sit With Us by Honey Cocaine
14. Hola by Snow tha Product
15. A++ by AKOKO
16. Bad Girls (N.A.R.S. Remix) by M.I.A., Missy Elliott and Azealia Banks
17. Flawless (Remix) by Beyonce and Nicki Minaj
18. We Run This by Missy Elliott
19. Round of Applause by Trina
20. BO$$ by Fifth Harmony 
21. Better Than You by Rye Rye and M.I.A.
22. Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
23. Tequila Lip Gloss by DJ Paul V.
24. Break the Rules (Femme Remix) by Charli XCX
25. One Girl Revolution by Superchick
26. Kids in America by the Muffs
27. We Turn It Up by Oh Land
28. M.F.P.O.T.Y. by Cher Lloyd
29. Come and Get It (Jumpsmokers Remix) by Selena Gomez
30. Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus
31. New Obsession by Frankie
32. U-huh by Tkay Maidza
33. Girlfriend by Icona Pop
34. Everything is AWESOME!!! by Tegan & Sara and the Lonely Island
35. Thicker Than Thieves by Tilly and the Wall
36. American Girl by Bonnie McKee
37. Neon Lights (Betty Who Remix) by Demi Lovato
38. Team (Mickey Valen Remix) by Lorde
39. Heroes by Janelle Monae
40. New Romantics by Taylor Swift
41. Anything Could Happen at Midnight by M83 vs Ellie Goulding