A first for female assistant referees
7 years, 6 months ago

A first for female assistant referees

The Hindu  

Female assistant referees will officiate in a FIFA men’s competition for the first time at the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup. The results and improvements seen in the joint preparations have shown the time has come for elite female referees to officiate in men’s competitions together with their male colleagues,” FIFA said. Read: Ghana coach sets sights at lifting U-17 World Cup title Seven female assistant referees from across the world have been chosen by FIFA along with 70 male referees to officiate the 52 matches in the FIFA U-17 World Cup to be played in six Indian cities from October 6 to October 28. ‘Lifetime opportunity’ Meanwhile, 16 AIFF match officials, comprising eight referees and eight assistant referees, have been given a lifetime opportunity to train with the 77 enlisted FIFA officials who will be in charge during the U-17 World Cup.

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AP Interview: Trailblazing referee Frappart wants to help more women take the whistle
2 months ago

AP Interview: Trailblazing referee Frappart wants to help more women take the whistle

Associated Press  

PARIS — After a decade of making history in soccer, French referee Stéphanie Frappart is using her experience to help more women take up the profession. The 41-year-old Frappart is working with France’s national postal service, La Poste, on a committee promoting female referees called “Women and Refereeing” in conjunction with its four partner federations: soccer, rugby, handball and basketball. …

At last, women referees are here to fix men’s football
1 year, 3 months ago

At last, women referees are here to fix men’s football

The Independent  

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Women referees to officiate at AFC Asian Cup for first time next year
1 year, 6 months ago

Women referees to officiate at AFC Asian Cup for first time next year

Firstpost  

The Video Assistant Referee system will also make its ‘full debut’ at the tournament, the AFC said. Women including Japanese trailblazer Yoshimi Yamashita will referee at the men’s Asian Cup for the first time next year in Qatar, officials said Thursday. “For the first time ever, women match officials are poised to make their debut at Asia’s most prestigious men’s …

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina
1 year, 8 months ago

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina

The Hindu  

Match officials explaining VAR decisions live to stadiums and television audiences for FIFA Women’s World Cup games will make the process “more transparent”, FIFA’s referee chief Pierluigi Collina said on Tuesday. The concept will be used at a major tournament for the first time when the World Cup starts on Thursday, having been trialled at the men’s Club World Cup …

ICC Announces All-Female Panel Of Match Officials For Women's T20 World Cup 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

ICC Announces All-Female Panel Of Match Officials For Women's T20 World Cup 2023

ABP News  

The International Cricket Council on Friday announced an all-female panel of match officials for the the forthcoming edition of the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. The match official panel also lists the Indian trio of GS Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi and Janani Narayanan ICC General Manager of Cricket, Wasim Khan, was thriller to announce the development. "We are thrilled …

ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women’s T20 World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women’s T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

In a significant first for world cricket, the ICC on Friday named an all-female panel of match officials, including the Indian trio of GS Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi and Janani Narayanan, for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. India’s Rathi and Janani, had earlier this month became the first female umpires to officiate in the prestigious Ranji Trophy, …

Saudi Arabia gets first female international football referee
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia gets first female international football referee

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s first female international referee was appointed by FIFA on Thursday, less than a year after the conservative kingdom’s national women’s team made its debut. Anoud Al-Asmari’s international badge is the latest in a series of steps in football by the oil-rich Saudis, who have lured 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League and are mulling a World …

Referee Stephanie Frappart to make World Cup history as part of all-female team
2 years, 4 months ago

Referee Stephanie Frappart to make World Cup history as part of all-female team

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French referee Stephanie Frappart will make World Cup …

Who is Stephanie Frappart, the first woman referee in a men’s World Cup match?
2 years, 4 months ago

Who is Stephanie Frappart, the first woman referee in a men’s World Cup match?

The Hindu  

Stephanie Frappart will become the first female referee to take charge of a men’s FIFA World Cup game. In the process, she will become the first woman to take charge of a World Cup game in the competition’s 92-year history. In 2021, she became the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup qualifying match, when she took charge of …

FIFA refs chief: Cultural sensitivities no issue when selecting female officials
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA refs chief: Cultural sensitivities no issue when selecting female officials

The Independent  

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World Cup referees to take hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation – Pierluigi Collina
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup referees to take hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation – Pierluigi Collina

New York Times  

Referees at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be taking a hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation, the 32 participating teams have been warned. To demonstrate where referees will be drawing the line for dismissals, Collina showed a clip of former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Matheus Pereira badly mistiming a tackle at last year’s Club World Cup …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Female referees deserve to be a part of the event, says Salima Mukansanga
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Female referees deserve to be a part of the event, says Salima Mukansanga

India Today  

Referee Salima Mukansanga reckoned that female referees were picked for the FIFA World Cup 2022 on the basis of their skills and caliber and not because they are women. Rwanda's Mukansanga is among the three female match referees for the mega event in Qatar, along with Japan’s Yamashita Yoshimi and France’s Stephanie Frappart. Kathryn Nesbitt today became one of six …

World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart: ‘You’re there because you deserve it’
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart: ‘You’re there because you deserve it’

New York Times  

“I didn’t have any role models,” says World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart. “The men’s World Cup is the most important competition in the world, not only football,” she says. “But I had no plans to be the first female referee at the World Cup, or anything like that.” Frappart meeting French president Emmanuel Macron after refereeing the French Cup final …

Women officials ready for their transformative moment at the World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Women officials ready for their transformative moment at the World Cup

LA Times  

In her old day job as an analytical chemist, Kathryn Nesbitt studied brain chemicals in an effort to learn how that organ worked. We’re all very experienced with what that feels like and are ready for the challenge.” — Kathryn Nesbitt, on being a woman who will officiate men’s World Cup games in Qatar Making it to a World Cup …

What is new at World Cup 2022?
2 years, 4 months ago

What is new at World Cup 2022?

Al Jazeera  

Female refs and 26-man squads among the firsts at the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar. Doha, Qatar – The men’s 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching. Here is a list of some other firsts at this year’s World Cup: Offside technology In July, football’s world governing body, FIFA, announced the use of a semi-automated offside system at …

World Cup has 3 women set to referee matches in Qatar
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup has 3 women set to referee matches in Qatar

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita knows that being one of three women picked to officiate matches at the World Cup — the first time a woman will be in charge on the game’s biggest stage — is not simply about soccer. “In Japan, there is still a long way to go in the world of soccer, so it would …

When it comes to World Cup referees, FIFA is showing a red card to its old ways
2 years, 4 months ago

When it comes to World Cup referees, FIFA is showing a red card to its old ways

LA Times  

Referee Ismail Elfath gestures to Ukraine’s Vladyslav Supriaha during a U20 match against South Korea in June 2019. Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda, Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan and Stephanie Frappart of France, the last of whom handled the 2019 Women’s World Cup final, are the first female referees invited to a men’s World Cup. Thankfully it’s tracking in the right direction.” …

FIFA U-17 World Cup — potential springboard to growth of women’s football in India
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup — potential springboard to growth of women’s football in India

The Hindu  

The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup came to a rather exciting end at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Colombia captain Linda Caicedo had already played the U-20 Women’s World Cup before leading her country to its first-ever FIFA final in the U-17 World Cup. The World Cup came at just the right for India and for women’s …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India
2 years, 5 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India

The Hindu  

When Anita Kumari made a forward run against Brazil in India’s last match at the 2022 FIFA U-17 World Cup, she had one special fan watching from the stands. A lot of girls will try to dream big after seeing Indian women play at this level.” 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺.#KickOffTheDream#U17WWCpic.twitter.com/oUob92Awda — Odisha Sports …

Why we need to stop neglecting women’s football in India
2 years, 5 months ago

Why we need to stop neglecting women’s football in India

Live Mint  

“We fought hard,” said India striker Neha, on the verge of tears. Despite another spirited effort, India bowed out of the U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 0-5 defeat to the South American giants. India qualified for the tournament, their first FIFA women’s World Cup at any level, by the virtue of being hosts. When India staged the U-17 men’s …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Tough task ahead for India's history-makers and an opportunity for glory
2 years, 5 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Tough task ahead for India's history-makers and an opportunity for glory

Firstpost  

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: India players may lack behind their counterparts in skills but they have the strongest spirit. Jeakson scored India’s only goal in the 2017 FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup which was hosted at home. It’s that goal, that moment of glory that should serve as the inspiration for the Indian U-17 women’s football team as they …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Senior India captain Ashalata Devi's message to Indian players
2 years, 5 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Senior India captain Ashalata Devi's message to Indian players

Firstpost  

As India gets ready to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022, Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, the captain of the senior national woman’s football team, shares a message for the Indian players who stand on the brink of history. The India Under-17 women’s football team has been preparing vigorously for the last seven months for their date with destiny as …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
2 years, 5 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey

News 18  

All-India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Saturday said that the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India will be a big milestone and will inspire young girls in the country to take up football, leading further to women empowerment. Therefore, the many young girls will be inspired, motivated, encouraged to play football after this FIFA U-17 Women’s …

Women referees at FIFA World Cup in Qatar a ‘strong sign’
2 years, 6 months ago

Women referees at FIFA World Cup in Qatar a ‘strong sign’

The Hindu  

The presence of three female referees at the World Cup in Qatar will send "a strong sign", said one of those women selected on Thursday. "It's a strong sign from FIFA and the authorities to have women referees in that country. Asked about the choice of energy-rich Qatar to host the World Cup despite it being regularly criticised over human …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative Concludes in Ladakh
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative Concludes in Ladakh

News 18  

A historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ legacy initiative, the Coach Education Scholarship Programme, has concluded in Ladakh where 23 aspiring coaches – all females – undertook an E-License grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches. Mr. Tashi Gyalson Khachu, Chairman of the Ladakh Football Association, who was present for the inauguration of the programme along with …

FIFA official Arijana Demirovic inaugurates U-17 Women's World Cup legacy initiative
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA official Arijana Demirovic inaugurates U-17 Women's World Cup legacy initiative

India TV News  

FIFA official Arijana Demirovic inaugurates U-17 Women's World Cup legacy initiative The programme is designed to produce qualified Indian referees at all levels for domestic and international competitions, and promote refereeing as a career. Highlights Arijana was accompanied by 32 female participants and All India Football Federation secretary The tournament is set to be held in the country from the …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Referee Education Scholarship Programme Inaugurated
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Referee Education Scholarship Programme Inaugurated

News 18  

FIFA’s Head of Women’s Football Development Arijana Demirovic and AIFF Secretary General, Shaji Prabhakaran, inaugurated the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup legacy initiative, Referee Education Scholarship Programme at the Cooperage Football Ground on Saturday. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 is already encouraging female participation at the grassroots through its legacy initiative, the Coach Education Scholarship Programme, and …

U-17 World Cup: After FIFA ban, light at the end of the tunnel for Indian football
2 years, 6 months ago

U-17 World Cup: After FIFA ban, light at the end of the tunnel for Indian football

The Hindu  

“Just focus on your game and your practice. Whatever happens in the future, would happen according to God’s wishes.” These words — by coach Anand Prasad Gope — echoed in the ears of Anita Kumari and Nitu Linda when the Indian women’s U-17 camp went into a shock following FIFA’s ban on the All India Football Federation. When the International …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative, Coach Education Scholarship Programme, Kicks off in Shillong
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative, Coach Education Scholarship Programme, Kicks off in Shillong

News 18  

In a historic first, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, is hosting a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ legacy initiative, the Coach Education Scholarship Programme where 23 aspiring coaches – all females – are undertaking an E-License grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS “Meghalaya has witnessed …

Yamashita ready to become Japan’s first female World Cup referee
2 years, 6 months ago

Yamashita ready to become Japan’s first female World Cup referee

Al Jazeera  

Yoshimi Yamashita alongside France’s Stephanie Frappart and Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga will become the first women to referee at a men’s FIFA World Cup. Japanese Yoshimi Yamashita, one of a trio set to make history in Qatar as the first female referees to officiate at a men’s FIFA World Cup, feels both pressure and excitement at the prospect of being a …

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Referees and assist. referees announced; Trailblazers included
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Referees and assist. referees announced; Trailblazers included

The Hindu  

The FIFA Referees Committee officially announced the lists of the match officials who have been appointed to officiate at the forthcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. For the match officials, of course, it’s another big stage in the preparation of the potential candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023,” said the chairman of …

FIFA's Ban on AIFF Might Take a Toll on Future of Indian Women's Football
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA's Ban on AIFF Might Take a Toll on Future of Indian Women's Football

News 18  

Indian football faced a red card from FIFA, the card’s shade should have been yellow for a warning before stern action for a repeat offence on the pitch. For many connected with football here, particularly the national U-17 women players getting ready for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2022, the ‘conditional’ suspension by the game’s governing body signals a break …

Indian Women Footballers Face Uncertain Future after FIFA Ban
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Women Footballers Face Uncertain Future after FIFA Ban

News 18  

India’s women footballers are in despair and uncertain about the future after a FIFA ban saw the country stripped of a major international tournament and left its best team in limbo. “We have put in so much hard work for the last two months and all the players were preparing to win the AFC trophy as well," club captain Ashalati …

Indian women footballers face uncertain future after FIFA suspends AIFF
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian women footballers face uncertain future after FIFA suspends AIFF

The Hindu  

India’s women footballers are in despair and uncertain about the future after a FIFA ban saw the country stripped of a major international tournament and left its best team in limbo. “We have put in so much hard work for the last two months and all the players were preparing to win the AFC trophy as well,” club captain Ashalati …

FIFA suspends AIFF, says U-17 Women’s World Cup cannot be held in India
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA suspends AIFF, says U-17 Women’s World Cup cannot be held in India

Live Mint  

In the first the International Federation of Association Football has banned the All India Football Federation citing "flagrant violations of the FIFA Statutes". In a statement, FIFA also said it wants the AIFF administration to "be fully in charge of the AIFF's daily affairs". "The suspension means that the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022, scheduled to take place in …

Female referee at men’s World Cup wants the game to shine
2 years, 9 months ago

Female referee at men’s World Cup wants the game to shine

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita agrees with Pelé or whoever it was decades ago that first described soccer as the “beautiful game.” Yamashita is one of three women picked by FIFA to be referees at the men’s World Cup in Qatar, which opens on Nov. 21. “Each match official will be carefully monitored in the next months with a …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Hosts India Drawn with USA, Morocco and Brazil
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Hosts India Drawn with USA, Morocco and Brazil

News 18  

India have been drawn alongside the United States of America, Morocco and Brazil in Group A of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after the official draw was conducted in Zurich on Friday. Host Mollie Kmita presented the official draw and was joined by former US women’s national team player and FIFA women’s World Cup winner, Heather O’Reilly, former …

Women referees included in men's FIFA World Cup for first time
2 years, 10 months ago

Women referees included in men's FIFA World Cup for first time

The Hindu  

Women referees will officiate matches at the men's World Cup for the first time in Qatar this year, the sport's governing body FIFA announced on Thursday. Three women referees and three women assistant referees will be part of the global showpiece event in Qatar, which will be held from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18. Confederation breakdown of the 129 referees …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Six Female Referees, Assistants Picked to Officiate at the Tournament
2 years, 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Six Female Referees, Assistants Picked to Officiate at the Tournament

News 18  

Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Three female referees and three female assistant referees were announced Thursday by FIFA among 129 officials selected for World …

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup for first time
2 years, 10 months ago

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup for first time

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Female referees have been selected to officiate at …

FIFA picks 6 female referees, assistants for men's World Cup
2 years, 10 months ago

FIFA picks 6 female referees, assistants for men's World Cup

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Female referees will make World …

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi named match referee for final
3 years ago

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi named match referee for final

Firstpost  

Lakshmi also has the distinction of being the first woman match referee in men’s ODIs, having stood in the role during the World Cup League 2 in the UAE in December 2020. Christchurch: India’s GS Lakshmi, the first woman ever in the ICC international panel of match referees, will be the match referee for the Women’s World Cup final between …

Women's World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi will be the match referee for final
3 years ago

Women's World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi will be the match referee for final

The Hindu  

India's GS Lakshmi, the first woman ever in the ICC international panel of match referees, will be the match referee for the Women's World Cup final between England and Australia here on Sunday. Lakshmi also has the distinction of being the first woman match referee in men's ODIs, having stood in the role during the World Cup League 2 in …

Women's ODI World Cup: Match officials for league stage announced
3 years, 1 month ago

Women's ODI World Cup: Match officials for league stage announced

India TV News  

International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the match officials for the league stages of the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, which is to be played across six venues in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3. "The International Cricket Council's commitment to support women officials reflects in the appointments with several making their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Largest line-up of women match officials to be in action
3 years, 2 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Largest line-up of women match officials to be in action

The Hindu  

The upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup, which will take place from January 20 to February 6 in India, will see the biggest-ever cast of experienced women match officials. "With the expansion of the showpiece to 12 teams, a total of 32 match officials, comprising 16 referees and assistant referees from 15 Asian Football Confederation member associations, will take charge in …

18 Indian Referees Selected in FIFA's International List for 2022
3 years, 3 months ago

18 Indian Referees Selected in FIFA's International List for 2022

News 18  

As many as 18 Indian referees have been selected in the FIFA Refereeing International list for 2022, the All India Football Federation announced on Thursday. The extensive list includes officials who are qualified to be referees and assistant referees, the All India Football Federation said in a statement on their website. List of of selected Indian officials: Men referees: Tejas …

AIFF's plan to send India women's football team to 2027 World Cup endorsed by Sports Ministry, SAI
3 years, 10 months ago

AIFF's plan to send India women's football team to 2027 World Cup endorsed by Sports Ministry, SAI

Firstpost  

It is worth mentioning that AIFF president Praful Patel had said that the national women’s side can qualify for the FIFA World Cup before the men’s team does, despite the less attention given to it. New Delhi: Endeavouring to send the women’s national team to the 2027 FIFA World Cup, the All India Football Federation has charted a detailed plan …

AIFF's detailed plan to send Indian women's team to 2027 World Cup endorsed by Ministry, SAI
3 years, 10 months ago

AIFF's detailed plan to send Indian women's team to 2027 World Cup endorsed by Ministry, SAI

The Hindu  

Endeavouring to send the women's national team to the 2027 FIFA World Cup, the All India Football Federation has charted a detailed plan in this regard, which has been "endorsed and supported" by both the Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of India. Last December, AIFF President Praful Patel had said the federation was hoping for the women's team to qualify …

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers
4 years ago

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers

India TV News  

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers The 32-year-old Kathryn Nesbitt from Philadelphia became a pioneer as FIFA appointed women to work on-field officials for men's World Cup qualifiers. The 32-year-old from Philadelphia became a pioneer as FIFA appointed women to work on-field officials for men's World Cup qualifiers, serving as an assistant referee Thursday night when Canada opened …

Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas
4 years ago

Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas

Associated Press  

Kathryn Nesbitt ran the sidelines, waving a flag, blending in for all the right reasons. “I’m hoping that people will bring her to the men’s World Cup in a couple of years instead of the Women’s World Cup — actually both,” said Rick Eddy, U.S. Soccer’s director of referee development. “If FIFA really wants to make a stand towards saying …

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