Megan Rapinoe to retire after 2023 WSL season
1 year, 5 months ago

Megan Rapinoe to retire after 2023 WSL season

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe, one of the most iconic soccer players and personalities in the history of the game, has announced that she will retire following the conclusion of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season. READ | The anatomy of acing the FIFA Women’s World Cup matrix, from USWNT legend Jill Ellis The 38-year-old will play in her final World Cup this summer in Australia and New Zealand and then will finish the 2023 NWSL season with her long-time club OL Reign to complete her historic soccer career. “Megan Rapinoe is one of the most important players in women’s soccer history and a personality like no other,” said U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski. It’s been a wonderful experience to coach her in the NWSL and for the National Team and I’m looking forward to her being an important part of our team at the World Cup.” Rapinoe had an epic 2019 as she collected numerous prestigious awards including The Best FIFA Women’s Player of the Year, the France Football Ballon d’Or and the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year.

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Will she or won’t she? Teen star Caicedo could try for an Olympics-U20 World Cup double
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Will she or won’t she? Teen star Caicedo could try for an Olympics-U20 World Cup double

Associated Press  

Linda Caicedo is at one moment fierce on the soccer field, dancing around defenders and baffling goalkeepers. Crowded schedules and the big stage are nothing new to Caicedo, a cancer survivor who was a breakout star at the senior Women’s World Cup last summer. “I simply concentrate on my football and do what I can do on the field.” Last …

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the women’s soccer competition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the women’s soccer competition

Associated Press  

A roadmap to follow for the women’s soccer competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Sophia Smith, United States: The former U.S. Soccer Player of the Year and NWSL MVP is heading into the Olympics in peak form. —Aitana Bonmati, Spain: The reigning Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best Player of the Year winner led Spain to a World Cup …

Sarina Wiegman extends contract with England until after 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
11 months, 1 week ago

Sarina Wiegman extends contract with England until after 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

NL Times  

Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract to be the head coach of the England Women until after the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, England Football announced on Tuesday. The English football association called the Dutch coach “the most successful England Women’s manager in history.” Last year, Wiegman led the England Women to the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, …

The 2023 Women’s College Cup, players to watch for the NWSL draft and Powerhouses vs. Contenders
1 year ago

The 2023 Women’s College Cup, players to watch for the NWSL draft and Powerhouses vs. Contenders

New York Times  

Collegiate soccer has long played a significant role in the women’s game, developing generations of players who have gone on to become top professionals, international stars, and influential coaches and executives. On Friday, the showpiece event of the college soccer season commences when Florida State faces Clemson, and Brigham Young faces Stanford in the 2023 Women’s College Cup in Cary, …

Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger wrapping up careers facing each other for NWSL title
1 year, 1 month ago

Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger wrapping up careers facing each other for NWSL title

Associated Press  

The National Women’s Soccer League couldn’t have scripted a better championship game matchup. OL Reign’s Megan Rapinoe and Gotham FC’s Ali Krieger will face off in the final professional match for both of the veteran stars on Saturday night in San Diego. We’ve played in the biggest games together, played in world championship games together while the president was tweeting …

All-time top scorer Christine Sinclair of Canada women’s team retires from international football
1 year, 2 months ago

All-time top scorer Christine Sinclair of Canada women’s team retires from international football

The Hindu  

Christine Sinclair, the world’s all-time leading international goalscorer, has announced her retirement from the Canada women’s national team but said she still planned to play for Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League next season. The 40-year-old Sinclair’s illustrious international career includes a record 190 goals for Canada in 327 games, an Olympic gold medal and six World Cup …

Ali Krieger’s retirement tour with Gotham gets extended in the NWSL playoffs
1 year, 2 months ago

Ali Krieger’s retirement tour with Gotham gets extended in the NWSL playoffs

Associated Press  

Ali Krieger will have to wait a bit longer to retire — and that’s a good thing. The two-time Women’s World Cup winner for the United States has made the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs with her club team, Gotham. Gotham feted her on Sunday with a farewell ceremony following the team’s 2-2 draw with the Kansas City Current that …

Megan Rapinoe not done yet as OL Reign reach NWSL playoffs
1 year, 2 months ago

Megan Rapinoe not done yet as OL Reign reach NWSL playoffs

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe’s iconic football career isn’t over just yet. Rapinoe scored twice in OL Reign’s 3-0 victory at Chicago on Sunday to ensure her Seattle-based squad would compete in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. Rapinoe opened the scoring Sunday in the 47th minute and added another goal for OL Reign in the 50th minute as the club finished fourth …

Megan Rapinoe honored by team OL Reign in front of record NWSL crowd of 34,130
1 year, 2 months ago

Megan Rapinoe honored by team OL Reign in front of record NWSL crowd of 34,130

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — It’s rare that Megan Rapinoe is at a loss for words. The retiring star was honored by club team OL Reign on Friday night in front of a National Women’s Soccer League record crowd of 34,130 fans, many of whom wore pink wigs in her honor. “It’s hard to put just this deep sense of gratitude and joy …

Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0
1 year, 2 months ago

Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday. The 38-year-old Rapinoe was presented a framed jersey representing her 203 games with the United States prior to the win, and she raised her arms as the crowd roared. Rapinoe announced in July that she was retiring after an illustrious career that included a …

Megan Rapinoe says goodbye to the US women's national team with a 2-0 victory over South Africa as the two-time World Cup winner and gold medalist bows out in Chicago
1 year, 2 months ago

Megan Rapinoe says goodbye to the US women's national team with a 2-0 victory over South Africa as the two-time World Cup winner and gold medalist bows out in Chicago

Daily Mail  

For a career that spoke as loudly off the pitch as it did on the pitch, Megan Rapinoe made one more statement in front of thousands of fans at Chicago's Soldier Field. Megan Rapinoe gave her signature pose one final time at Soldier Field in Chicago Her corner kick was deflected, but eventually was headed into the net by Emily …

Megan Rapinoe will end a long and controversial USWNT career by returning to Chicago today... where she first took the knee and where everything began to snowball
1 year, 2 months ago

Megan Rapinoe will end a long and controversial USWNT career by returning to Chicago today... where she first took the knee and where everything began to snowball

Daily Mail  

Megan Rapinoe plays her final game for the United States on Sunday in Chicago Barely anyone noticed the first time Megan Rapinoe took a seat and then took a stand. In 2016, before Seattle Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars, Megan Rapinoe became America's first white athlete to take a knee Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States …

Megan Rapinoe retires from football with no regrets on activism
1 year, 3 months ago

Megan Rapinoe retires from football with no regrets on activism

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe will bid farewell to international football with no regrets about her time on and off the pitch, she told a news conference on Saturday ahead of her last game on Sunday, highlighting her support of social causes throughout her career. The striker, who earned recognition not only for being a two-time world champion but also for her activism, …

Two-time World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe caps illustrious career with a win
1 year, 3 months ago

Two-time World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe caps illustrious career with a win

LA Times  

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe passes the ball during an international friendly against South Africa on Sunday. Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant sendoff, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday. Trinity Rodman and Emily Sonnett scored, and the U.S. sent its captain toward retirement with one final victory as a member of the national team. Rapinoe announced in …

Megan Rapinoe’s legacy with US team is bigger than soccer
1 year, 3 months ago

Megan Rapinoe’s legacy with US team is bigger than soccer

Associated Press  

Whether she was advocating for equal pay and racial justice or just scoring a rare goal off a corner kick, Megan Rapinoe was always unabashedly authentic during her soccer career. Rapinoe sobbed following the U.S. loss to Sweden at this summer’s Women’s World Cup, knowing it would be her final tournament with the national team. “I’ve just loved every moment …

Rapinoe to play final game for US in friendly against South Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Rapinoe to play final game for US in friendly against South Africa

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women’s team on September 24 in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Tuesday. Rapinoe, 38, announced last month before the FIFA Women’s World Cup that she would retire when the National Women’s Soccer League season ends in November. “People may think that …

Megan Rapinoe blasts Donald Trump over 'fake' criticism after USA's FIFA Women's World Cup exit
1 year, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe blasts Donald Trump over 'fake' criticism after USA's FIFA Women's World Cup exit

Hindustan Times  

Football legend Megan Rapinoe has hit back at Donald Trump for his criticism of the US women’s team for their early exit from the recently concluded FIFA World Cup. Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. looks dejected after losing the penalty shootout and being knocked out of the World Cup Following the shock defeat, former US President Trump wrote on Truth …

Fifa Women’s World Cup: A memorable showcase for women’s football
1 year, 4 months ago

Fifa Women’s World Cup: A memorable showcase for women’s football

Live Mint  

A day before a group stage match against Jamaica, in what turned out to be the final World Cup match of her career, Brazil forward Marta reflected on her journey in women’s football. More than a billion viewers tuned in for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, while a total of 1,978,274 spectators attended the games in Australia and New …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Breakout stars of WWC 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Breakout stars of WWC 2023

The Hindu  

Just like every FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2023 Australia-New Zealand edition has also sprung up a bunch of new stars for the world to look up to. Here are the breakout stars from the 2023 World Cup: Hinata Miyazawa Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa passes the ball during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Sweden. | Photo Credit: Abbie Parr/AP …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Which WWC stars find a place in the team of the tournament?
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Which WWC stars find a place in the team of the tournament?

The Hindu  

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand culminated with Spain lifting its first-ever World Cup trophy after defeating England by a solitary goal in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Let’s have a look at the team of the tournament at the 2023 Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New …

Kate Markgraf steps down as US Soccer’s women’s general manager
1 year, 4 months ago

Kate Markgraf steps down as US Soccer’s women’s general manager

The Hindu  

Former defender Kate Markgraf has stepped down after four years as general manager of the US women’s national soccer team. “I look forward to supporting all of our programs and have every confidence that we will maintain our standards of excellence moving forward.” Markgraf was appointed to the post following the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France. Vlatko Andonovski, who …

Can Sarina Wiegman bring home the FIFA Women’s World Cup? She might just
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Sarina Wiegman bring home the FIFA Women’s World Cup? She might just

The Hindu  

England failed to even qualify for the Women’s World Cup in the year Sarina Wiegman retired as a player but two decades later the former Dutch defender-turned-coach and her Lionesses stand on the brink of a first world title. Sarina Wiegman, Manager of England lifts the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Trophy during the England Women’s Team Celebration at Trafalgar Square …

World Cup: 'Good, queer joy'
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup: 'Good, queer joy'

BBC  

Fifa 2023 Women's World Cup: 'Good, queer joy' on and off the pitch As openly queer moments at the Women's World Cup shine, an uplifting trend of inclusivity emerges. Immediately after winning the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup game against the Netherlands, now-retired champion Megan Rapinoe ran towards the sidelines and kissed her long-time girlfriend, WNBA star Sue Bird. Alamy …

The five best players of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The five best players of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup

Live Mint  

The Fifa Women’s World Cup has just speeded by: it seems like it kicked off just last week, but we are already in the semi-finals. While every footballer and fan who showed up has done their bit for the beautiful game, five footballers stand out in particular when it comes to leading the charge for women’s football in this tournament. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 preview: Australia, England, Spain vying for glory as maiden champion
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 preview: Australia, England, Spain vying for glory as maiden champion

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to have a new champion after 12 years. Morocco’s journey was brought to an end by France, but its round of 16 finish in its maiden World Cup pairs perfectly with the heartening journey of the men’s side in Qatar last year. After a painful and public standoff, only six of the …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Sarina Wiegman lone female head coach in contention for title
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Sarina Wiegman lone female head coach in contention for title

The Hindu  

Sarina Wiegman is in a unique position at the Women’s World Cup, where she’s the only female head coach still in contention for the title. Women’s World Cup: Sweden prepared for Spain’s mix of the United States and Japan, says Bjorn Yet the disparity in the coaching ranks has also been laid bare. She has done that and stands as …

Megan Rapinoe shares emotional farewell post for fans and USWNT after heartbreaking ouster from World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe shares emotional farewell post for fans and USWNT after heartbreaking ouster from World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Megan Rapinoe has shared an emotional farewell post after retiring from football as a celebrated member of the US Women's National Team. Rapinoe has been heavily criticised after she missed a penalty kick during the penalty shootout between the US and Sweden in the round of 16 of 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Recently, Former US President Donald Trump pointed …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe among generational talents retiring
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe among generational talents retiring

Firstpost  

Generational talents Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe have all played in their final Women’s World Cup and are leaving the game in a much different place than when they started. Sinclair’s future with the Canadian national team is unsettled, although at 40 this was assuredly her final World Cup. Seger’s 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any …

Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among the generational talents retiring after Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among the generational talents retiring after Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Generational talents Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe have all played in their final Women’s World Cup and are leaving the game in a much different place than when they started. Thank you, a million times over.” Sinclair’s future with the Canadian national team is unsettled, although at 40 this was assuredly her final World Cup. …

Trump blames Megan Rapinoe and wokeness for US Women’s World Cup exit
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump blames Megan Rapinoe and wokeness for US Women’s World Cup exit

CNN  

Sydney CNN — Hours after the US women’s national team crashed out of the World Cup, former US President Donald Trump seized the opportunity to blame the loss on star player Megan Rapinoe and the country’s “woke” path under President Joe Biden. “You don’t support America, I don’t support you.” While Kelly did not specify how the US women’s soccer …

Tearful Rapinoe rues 'cruel' World Cup farewell
1 year, 4 months ago

Tearful Rapinoe rues 'cruel' World Cup farewell

China Daily  

Megan Rapinoe reacts after missing a penalty for the United States in the last-16 shootout defeat to Sweden at the Women's World Cup on Sunday in Auckland, New Zealand. Megan Rapinoe did not get the Women's World Cup farewell she wanted on Sunday, a penalty that sailed over the crossbar turned out to be the last international kick by one …

Why so serious? Megan Rapinoe reveals reason for ‘wry laugh’ after missing penalty kick which caused US' ouster from WC
1 year, 4 months ago

Why so serious? Megan Rapinoe reveals reason for ‘wry laugh’ after missing penalty kick which caused US' ouster from WC

Hindustan Times  

Megan Rapinoe has broken her silence after being trolled and questioned for the 'bizarre laugh' after missing penalty kick during penalty shoot-out against Sweden in the round of 16 of FIFA Women's World Cup. Megan Rapinoe's reaction after missing the penalty kick during penalty shoot-out against Sweden in the round of 16 of FIFA Women's World Cup. In an interview …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Teenager Guzman to join Colombia’s youth push
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Teenager Guzman to join Colombia’s youth push

The Hindu  

A Colombian team inspired by the flair of 18-year-old Linda Caicedo at the Women’s World Cup will welcome another wunderkind to the grand stage when Ana Maria Guzman takes the field in the round-of-16 clash against Jamaica on Tuesday. With Caicedo up forward, Guzman will give Colombia a second teenage threat, the pair set to combine in a third World …

Major changes likely coming to U.S. women’s soccer, starting with its coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Major changes likely coming to U.S. women’s soccer, starting with its coach

LA Times  

Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe tried to smile through tears. Sophia Smith didn’t even try at all, instead being whisked past reporters to avoid questions about the earliest Women’s World Cup exit in U.S. Soccer history. “It’s hard,” said Ertz, who played every minute of her third World Cup “to kind of think about moving on.” Yet that process has …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the United States. A shootout in the 1999 World Cup — with a much different outcome — supercharged the U.S. team’s prominence atop the sport globally. We, as members of the U.S. women’s national team, have always fought for the growth of this game globally, and I …

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women's World Cup with pride after a long career
1 year, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women's World Cup with pride after a long career

Hindustan Times  

Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. waves after the losing the penalty shootout and being knocked out of the World Cup Rapinoe's World Cup career ended on Sunday in the Round of 16, when the United States lost to Sweden on penalties after a scoreless draw. After joining the …

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women’s World Cup with pride after a long career
1 year, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women’s World Cup with pride after a long career

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Rapinoe’s World Cup career ended on Sunday in the Round of 16, when the United States lost to Sweden on penalties after a scoreless draw. After joining the national team in 2006, she finishes her international career with two Women’s World Cup titles and an …

No fairytale farewell for Megan Rapinoe as Sweden knocks United States out of World Cup on penalties
1 year, 4 months ago

No fairytale farewell for Megan Rapinoe as Sweden knocks United States out of World Cup on penalties

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe did not get the Women’s World Cup farewell she wanted on Sunday, a penalty that sailed over the crossbar in the last international play by one of the United States’ most decorated players. Sweden eliminates defending WWC champion USA in penalties to enter FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals Rapinoe was of three American players to miss her spot-kick. …

Megan Rapinoe reflects on World Cup penalty miss: ‘It’s a sick joke’
1 year, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe reflects on World Cup penalty miss: ‘It’s a sick joke’

New York Times  

Megan Rapinoe reflected on the “balance to the beautiful side of the game” after her missed penalty helped see the USWNT knocked out of the World Cup at the earliest stage in their history. But her final kick on the game’s biggest stage was fired over the bar, a scenario she called “a sick joke” afterwards. It’s been an honour.” …

US and Sweden meet again in a Women’s World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger
1 year, 4 months ago

US and Sweden meet again in a Women’s World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — One of the top players in women’s soccer will end her World Cup career after the match between the United States and Sweden. Seger’s 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any female player in Europe, and although she has two Olympic silver medals and two World Cup bronze medals, Sweden has never won a …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Five talking points from WWC 2023 group stage
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Five talking points from WWC 2023 group stage

The Hindu  

The group stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup came to an end, with the Round of 16 match-ups coming to shape, on Thursday. Brazil’s exit also marked the end of women’s football legend Marta’s World Cup career, with the 37-year-old failing to inspire her side to the round of 16. Marta “is a woman who will continue to inspire …

Women’s World Cup: Colombia insists Linda Caicedo is fit for final group game following health scares
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Colombia insists Linda Caicedo is fit for final group game following health scares

The Hindu  

Colombia coach Nelson Abadia said 18-year-old star Linda Caicedo is fit and will able to play the final Women’s World Cup group game against Morocco. Then, late in the match against Germany, she dropped to her knees behind play before lying face down on the grass as Colombia’s medical staff went to her aid. Abadia said Caicedo has been cleared …

This 18-year-old Colombian survived cancer. Now she's the World Cup star
1 year, 4 months ago

This 18-year-old Colombian survived cancer. Now she's the World Cup star

NPR  

This 18-year-old Colombian survived cancer. Now she's the World Cup star Enlarge this image toggle caption Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Cameron Spencer/Getty Images The 2023 Women's World Cup is already breaking records. U.S. player Sam Mewis, who's sidelined with an injury this year but covering the World Cup for the Men in Blazers media network, told NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer: "She's a …

USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe on life on the bench: You cry in the shower and then come out to training!
1 year, 4 months ago

USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe on life on the bench: You cry in the shower and then come out to training!

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe admitted Sunday to some frustration over her limited playing time for the United States at the FIFA Women’s World Cup but believes she can still change games off the bench for the holders. “Every day in training I am like, ‘I am going to bust your ass’, and that makes them and me better.” Andonovski has so far …

Caicedo has lit up the Women’s World Cup with her goals, but exhaustion has been a concern
1 year, 4 months ago

Caicedo has lit up the Women’s World Cup with her goals, but exhaustion has been a concern

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Linda Caicedo is fast-becoming the biggest story of the biggest Women’s World Cup to date. She had a bit of acceleration in her heart, but this wasn’t a problem.” Caicedo continued to play after receiving on-field assistance on Sunday night before being substituted off in stoppage time, with Marsiglia saying she was “exhausted.” With a goal in each …

Women's World Cup five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes next step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes next step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out

ABC  

The Women's World Cup has a breakout star, and Linda Caicedo has helped her Colombian side to one of the big upsets of the tournament so far. Morocco kickstarted their Women's World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over South Korea at Hindmarsh Stadium. But a loss to the Philippines put the Football Ferns in jeopardy — and last night, …

Christine Sinclair’s imperfect World Cup sendoff and the end of an era
1 year, 4 months ago

Christine Sinclair’s imperfect World Cup sendoff and the end of an era

New York Times  

This story was originally published on July 31, 2023, after the Canadian women’s national team bowed out of the World Cup in the group stage. I can feel my body changing on me even as I still think of myself as 24 years old: a little naive, a little bit stupid about the world and myself and relationships, but grasping …

Megan Rapinoe adjusts to new role at Women’s World Cup while still savoring final days in spotlight
1 year, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe adjusts to new role at Women’s World Cup while still savoring final days in spotlight

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Megan Rapinoe is adjusting to her new role at the Women’s World Cup, even if it means she’s not on the field as much as she’d like to be. “Every player on the field that starts the game thinks that they should play 90 minutes, and every player who doesn’t, who is a sub, thinks that …

Colombia coach says Caicedo OK to play in Women’s World Cup match despite fall at training
1 year, 4 months ago

Colombia coach says Caicedo OK to play in Women’s World Cup match despite fall at training

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Colombia head coach Nelson Abadía said forward Linda Caicedo is healthy ahead of Sunday’s Women’s World Cup match against Germany despite a training session video showing her voluntarily dropping to the ground while holding her chest. No problem.” Caicedo, an 18-year-old cancer survivor, scored in Colombia’s opening 2-0 win over South Korea last week and is among the …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombian teen striker Caicedo is healthy after frightening collapse in training
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombian teen striker Caicedo is healthy after frightening collapse in training

The Hindu  

Colombia’s teenage striker Linda Caicedo is healthy two days after she collapsed in training, coach Nelson Abadia said on Saturday, adding that the frightening incident was partly due to the pressure of playing in her first Women’s World Cup. No problem.” Caicedo became the youngest player to score in this World Cup in Columbia’s 2-0 win over South Korea, darting …

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