Up until about 10 years ago, the answer was no.  But sporting goods manufacturers are quickly jumping on the biological differences in women, as compared to men and they've found a thriving market for girls- and womens-specific equipment and clothing. 

Take, for example, shoes.  Women typically have smaller and narrower feet than men.  So can women wear men's shoes?  Sure, but they are much more comfortable when the women's last is constructed for the female foot.  Women's Soccer Cleats