Every year the league here gets better and better she told West Sport.The US has been a pioneer in the women's international game - their national team have been top of the Fifa rankings for the last five years but that success has failed to translate to the domestic scene. Del Rio finished top scorer for the Vixens last year, her seven goals in 20 games helping them finish fourth in the table, but her influence can also be seen off the field. And Del Rio and her fellow Spaniard showed their worth in Sunday's 3-2 win over Everton in the FA Women's Cup quarter-final - Natalia scoring twice and Del Rio netting from the penalty spot.The players in England are getting so good. They're coming in to the game younger and they are getting faster and more technical.The first professional league for women, the Women's United Soccer Association, was set up in 2001 but dissolved after just two seasons because of financial difficulties.Born Natalia Teresa de Pablos Sanchón in Madrid, the 27-year-old scored more than 300 goals in 12 seasons with Rayo Vallecano.This year I don't think there's going to be a difference with America. It's going to be one of the best leagues in the world.
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