New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Top women's soccer players are increasingly having to juggle more club and international matches while getting less time for rest and recovery, according to a report by the global players' union.

FIFPRO's report released Friday noted that the rise of women's leagues worldwide, expanded fields for international competitions and the addition of new tournaments have added to elite player workload. But it also noted there's a vast disparity in the women's game, with many players not getting enough matches or time in training environments, which can hamper development and possibly lead to injury.

FIFPRO is calling for a more balanced competition calendar and greater player protections on both ends of the workload spectr...