FIFA Women’s World Cup: Switzerland picks 16-year-old Iman Beney for WWC 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Switzerland picks 16-year-old Iman Beney for WWC 2023

The Hindu  

Sixteen-year-old Iman Beney was picked in Switzerland’s squad Monday for the Women’s World Cup, only three days after making her debut with the national team. Beney, a midfielder with Swiss club Young Boys, impressed Friday as a second-half substitute in a 3-3 draw against another World Cup team, Zambia. “She can make an impression at the World Cup.” Alongside Beney, five others in the 23-player squad have more than 100 national team appearances: Barcelona winger Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic, Paris Saint-Germain forward Ramona Bachmann, Real Betis goalkeeper Gaëlle Thalmann and Arsenal teammates Lia Wälti and Noelle Maritz. RELATED: FIFA Women’s World Cup: A look at all WC records before WWC 2023 Switzerland is playing at its second Women’s World Cup.

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Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombian teen striker Caicedo is healthy after frightening collapse in training
1 year, 7 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 …

An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea
1 year, 7 months ago

An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea

NPR  

An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Rycroft/AP Rick Rycroft/AP An American set a couple of records Tuesday in the Women's World Cup, but she wasn't playing for Team USA. When South Korea subbed 16-year-old forward Casey Phair of New Jersey into its opening match …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: New Zealand on the brink of knockouts, Norway looks to bounce back
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: New Zealand on the brink of knockouts, Norway looks to bounce back

The Hindu  

New Zealand had never won a Women’s World Cup match in 15 attempts prior to the 2023 tournament but now the co-hosts find themselves on the brink of the knockout stages when it takes on tournament debutant the Philippines on Tuesday. READ | The Popp Star of Women’s World Cup: Germany mauls Morocco with brace from captain “It’s one of …

Italy vs Argentina: Giulia Dragoni, 16-year-old ‘Little Messi’, makes debut at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Italy vs Argentina: Giulia Dragoni, 16-year-old ‘Little Messi’, makes debut at Women’s World Cup

CNN  

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN — The Women’s World Cup saw a moment that will live long in the memory for 16-year-old Giulia Dragoni as she started for Italy against Argentina on Monday. Dragoni – born on November 7, 2006 – began the Group G clash in the heart of Italy’s midfield …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: US coach Andonovski rewarded for big bet on next generation
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: US coach Andonovski rewarded for big bet on next generation

The Hindu  

U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski was rewarded for his faith in the next generation on Saturday, as young talent shone in a 3-0 win over Vietnam in their Women’s World Cup opener at Auckland’s Eden Park. While one might have expected to see the four-times champions lean on a reliable set of starters, Andonovski instead tossed onto the pitch a …

Nigeria’s Nnadozie denies Canada’s prolific scorer Sinclair in a 0-0 draw at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Nigeria’s Nnadozie denies Canada’s prolific scorer Sinclair in a 0-0 draw at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — With a diving one-handed save to her left, 22-year-old goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie denied international soccer’s leading scorer Christine Sinclair and played a pivotal role in Nigeria holding Olympic champion Canada to a 0-0 draw at the Women’s World Cup. It’s an incredible save,” Sheridan said, describing Nnadozie as “an incredible keeper.” In the Super Falcons’ last major …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden’s Lundkvist to miss WWC with ankle injury
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden’s Lundkvist to miss WWC with ankle injury

The Hindu  

Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist is out of the Women’s World Cup after suffering an ankle injury in her side’s final friendly against the Philippines on Monday, the Swedish Football Association has announced. The 21-year-old picked up the knock in a 5-1 win over the Philippines in a game that took place behind closed doors, and despite the best efforts of …

FIFA WWC 2023: Norway’s Hegerberg eager to make up for lost time at World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Norway’s Hegerberg eager to make up for lost time at World Cup

The Hindu  

The prolific Ada Hegerberg wants to cap her return from the international wilderness by firing Norway back among the elite at the Women’s World Cup starting this week. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW That was a forgettable tournament, however -- Hegerberg failed to score as Norway lost 8-0 to hosts England on the way to a group-stage exit. …

FIFA 2023: The best players you've never heard of at this Women's World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA 2023: The best players you've never heard of at this Women's World Cup

ABC  

The 2023 Women's World Cup players to watch — and what makes them so special. To find out, ABC News did a deep-dive into individual player data gathered since the last Women's World Cup in 2019 to identify footballers who will be crucial to their team's success throughout this campaign. Based on the data ABC News gathered, Nigerian striker Asisat …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ayane to lead Morocco challenge
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ayane to lead Morocco challenge

The Hindu  

Morocco has included Tottenham Hotspur forward Rosella Ayane in its final squad for the women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, one of 14 overseas-based players selected by coach Reynald Pedros. The majority of that team has been retained, with influential captain Ghizlane Chebbak one of seven players from Moroccan club Association Sportive des Forces Armées Royales, which is …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Who is youngest-ever footballer in WWC?
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Who is youngest-ever footballer in WWC?

The Hindu  

Ifeanyi Chiejine is the youngest-ever footballer to play in a FIFA Women’s World Cup match. Youngest player in a Women’s World Cup qualifier Alina Litvinenko is the youngest player to feature in a qualifying round match of a FIFA Women’s World Cup. She was a part of the side that played in the 2000 and 2008 Olympics, the 9th All-Africa …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: From Sophia Smith to Lauren Hemp, most promising youngsters at WWC 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: From Sophia Smith to Lauren Hemp, most promising youngsters at WWC 2023

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 hosted by Australia and New Zealand will begin on July 20. She was also part of the Spanish side that won the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, hoping to continue the winning streak. RELATED: FIFA Women’s World Cup schedule: Complete details of WWC 2023, teams, …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Christine Sinclair leads 23-player Canadian squad
1 year, 8 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Christine Sinclair leads 23-player Canadian squad

The Hindu  

Christine Sinclair will travel to her sixth Women’s World Cup as she leads a 23-player Canadian squad named on Sunday that is hungry to build on its breakthrough Olympic gold. Three-times Canadian Player of the Year Kadeisha Buchanan and her Chelsea teammate Jessie Fleming, who was named Canada’s top player in 2021 and 2022, are among the veterans named along …

WWC 2023: Which notable players have not won the FIFA Women’s World Cup?
1 year, 8 months ago

WWC 2023: Which notable players have not won the FIFA Women’s World Cup?

The Hindu  

The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand is set to begin on 20 July 2023. RAINHA | QUEEN 🇧🇷👑 pic.twitter.com/3bRBwnFtjd — FIFA Women's World Cup June 18, 2020 She is Brazil’s highest goal scorer across both genders with 115 goals scored in 174 appearances. FILE PHOTO- Canada forward Christine Sinclair celebrates after …

From Alex Morgan to Hege Riise: Lesser-known players who became famous in the FIFA Women’s World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

From Alex Morgan to Hege Riise: Lesser-known players who became famous in the FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand is set to begin on 20 July 2023. | Photo Credit: ANDREW COULDRIDGE/ REUTERS Foord was awarded the Best Young Player award in the 2011 World Cup and was also named the AFC Youth Player of the Year. Lisa De Vanna of Australia passes the …

The anatomy of acing the FIFA Women’s World Cup matrix, from USWNT legend Jill Ellis
1 year, 8 months ago

The anatomy of acing the FIFA Women’s World Cup matrix, from USWNT legend Jill Ellis

The Hindu  

Jill Ellis has played multiple roles in soccer – she is an ambassador of the sport for the United States of America’s soccer federation, the president of the National Women’s Soccer League side San Diego FC and even the lead advisor to FIFA on the future of women’s soccer. But the most significant stint has been winning consecutive FIFA Women’s …

US talents Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson headline the rising stars at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

US talents Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson headline the rising stars at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

A look at some of the rising stars who will be playing at the Women’s World Cup: SOPHIA SMITH U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski has focused on developing young talent in preparation for the Women’s World Cup. “She is a special player with special qualities,” Andonovski said of Smith, “but the best thing is that she has the humbleness, work ethic …

Women’s World Cup Injury tracker: List of injured players who will miss FIFA WWC 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Women’s World Cup Injury tracker: List of injured players who will miss FIFA WWC 2023

The Hindu  

With 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, set to start on July 20, teams are dealing with injuries to some of their key players. Becky Sauerbrunn : Becky Sauerbrunn, the captain of the United States Women’s National Team has been ruled out of the Women’s World Cup with a foot injury. Though it has …

Women's football is expected to soar in Australia after the 2023 World Cup — but a lack of funding has clubs worried
2 years, 6 months ago

Women's football is expected to soar in Australia after the 2023 World Cup — but a lack of funding has clubs worried

ABC  

After years of underfunding, football is racing to meet an expected tidal wave of interest surging off the back of next year's Women's World Cup, to be held in Australia and New Zealand. "We're constantly looking for grants and stuff from the community, different councils, all the way up "Hopefully with the World Cup coming there's a little bit more …

Women's World Cup 2022: From Richa Ghosh to Kate Cross, debutants to watch out for
3 years ago

Women's World Cup 2022: From Richa Ghosh to Kate Cross, debutants to watch out for

Firstpost  

Let’s take a look at eight players who will look to impress in their first World Cup. Let’s take a look at eight players who will look to impress in their first World Cup: Darcie Brown – Australia Between March and September of 2021, Darcie Brown made her T20I, ODI and Test debut for Australia and also earned a whole …

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Youngest in the tournament, India's Shilky Devi keen to learn for future
3 years, 2 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Youngest in the tournament, India's Shilky Devi keen to learn for future

Firstpost  

The Indian defender feels the experience of playing with the senior team will hold her in good stead at the FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in India later this year. Mumbai: At 16 years and 2 months, Indian defender Shilky Devi is the youngest player in the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup and the teenager feels the experience …

World Cup: 3 takeaways from USA's win over Chile
5 years, 9 months ago

World Cup: 3 takeaways from USA's win over Chile

The Hindu  

The U.S. Women's National Team is making a statement in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Spoiler alert: The lineup changes didn't impact the game for the U.S. With Ellis' new starting XI, Tierna Davidson made her World Cup debut by starting Sunday's match, while Morgan Brian saw action for the first time in France. #FIFAWWC | #OneNationOneTeampic.twitter.com/N8czMs8jOr — U.S. …

Giulia Gwinn: Germany teenager scores brilliant winner on Women’s World Cup debut
5 years, 9 months ago

Giulia Gwinn: Germany teenager scores brilliant winner on Women’s World Cup debut

CNN  

CNN — Germany’s Giulia Gwinn knows how to make an immediate impact. On the biggest stage of all, in her first match at the Women’s World Cup, the 19-year-old made her mark by scoring a wonderful goal from outside the box to give two-time champions Germany a 1-0 win against China. Before a crowd of 15,283 at Rennes’ Roazhon Park, …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Ali Krieger, Allie Long, Morgan Brian make the cut for defending champions United States' squad
5 years, 10 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Ali Krieger, Allie Long, Morgan Brian make the cut for defending champions United States' squad

Firstpost  

Krieger started for United States against Belgium on 7 April, her first appearance since an exhibition against Russia on 6 April, 2017. It will be the third World Cup for the 34-year-old right back, who has 99 international appearances Defender Ali Krieger and midfielders Allie Long and Morgan Brian earned spots on the United States team that will defend their …

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