Is the Women’s World Cup ready for its close-up?
1 year, 6 months ago

Is the Women’s World Cup ready for its close-up?

Al Jazeera  

A look at the stars, storylines and scandals that are already shaping the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be the largest-ever showcase for women’s football. But incidents over the past year have shown how far the women’s game still has to go. In this episode: Steph Yang – Women’s football staff writer for The Athletic Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin and Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal.

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Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 World Cups
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 World Cups

ABC  

Netflix has secured the US broadcasting rights to the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. Matildas set TV audience record Photo shows An England player and a Matildas opponent challenge for the ball during the Women's World Cup semifinal. "This agreement sends a strong message about the real value …

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women’s edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men’s 2022 World Cup. …

The Athletic relaunches ‘Full Time with Meg Linehan’ podcast, covering USWNT, NWSL and more
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Athletic relaunches ‘Full Time with Meg Linehan’ podcast, covering USWNT, NWSL and more

New York Times  

It’s a new era for the U.S. women’s national team, and it’s also a new era for “Full Time with Meg Linehan“. It’s a really exciting time for us here at The Athletic as a lot of planning sessions and behind-the-scenes work is all starting to come together, culminating in the relaunch of our weekly women’s soccer podcast, “Full Time …

UK Sport sets sights on hosting Fifa Women’s World Cup for first time
10 months ago

UK Sport sets sights on hosting Fifa Women’s World Cup for first time

The Independent  

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Netflix’s USWNT docuseries leaves World Cup revelations behind, focuses on players’ humanity
1 year ago

Netflix’s USWNT docuseries leaves World Cup revelations behind, focuses on players’ humanity

New York Times  

Disclaimer: The Athletic senior writer Meg Linehan appears in “Under Pressure” as a commentator. “Under Pressure,” Netflix’s documentary about the U.S. women’s national team’s disappointing run in the 2023 World Cup, won’t necessarily satisfy those fans. “I think there’s a difference between faking that you feel like you belong, and actually feeling like you belong,” said Williams. That you just …

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup

The Hindu  

The US women’s football team will take time to address its worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup before shifting focus to next year’s Paris Olympics, interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Tuesday. When the team gathers for a camp ahead of September 21 and September 24 friendlies against South Africa, Kilgore said they will spend time addressing players’ …

The anguish, emotion and the story of the Women’s World Cup in photos
1 year, 4 months ago

The anguish, emotion and the story of the Women’s World Cup in photos

The Independent  

The Women’s World Cup has concluded. open image in gallery Spain celebrate their World Cup triumph in Sydney on Sunday Over in Australia and New Zealand, Getty Images is one of the most prominent global photography organisations providing such reproductions and reflections of what’s going on in the 2023 edition, which makes Lead Photographer Catherine Ivill perhaps better-placed – literally …

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. “We need to be ready, because after this FIFA Women’s World Cup women’s football is going to explode in every single one of your countries,” FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai …

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures

The Independent  

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‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

As the record-breaking 2023 Women’s World Cup ends, many see an exciting future – and many challenges – for the game. “I’ve always said this and people thought I’m crazy but I think women’s football will be bigger than men’s football”, former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith told Al Jazeera. “The values of the women’s game are amazing, inclusivity, supporting …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia, England primed for blockbuster semifinal clash
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia, England primed for blockbuster semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Australia and England clash in the Women’s World Cup semifinals on Wednesday in Sydney in the latest instalment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries. “I’ll talk to my players and staff and see what that rivalry is.” The storied sporting rivalry between Australia and England has already witnessed several episodes this year. “I don’t think you can’t look …

The Women’s World Cup, conference realignment, the MLB trade deadline, and Chris Eubanks on Hang Up and Listen.
55 years ago

The Women’s World Cup, conference realignment, the MLB trade deadline, and Chris Eubanks on Hang Up and Listen.

Slate  

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about the U.S. national soccer team’s early exit from the Women’s World Cup. Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley also joins to discuss the huge shakeups in the Big Ten, Big 12, and Pac-12 conferences and ESPN’s Jeff Passan assesses the fallout from the Major League Baseball trade deadline. • In Slate, Eric Betts wrote that the …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women'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. A shootout in the 1999 World Cup — with …

Five quick hits from FIFA Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr and Matildas prepare to face Denmark, after USA knocked out by VAR
1 year, 5 months ago

Five quick hits from FIFA Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr and Matildas prepare to face Denmark, after USA knocked out by VAR

ABC  

The reigning champions are knocked out by VAR and a phenomenal goalkeeper, as Sam Kerr is set to finally take the field. Tied 0-0 after 90 minutes, tied 0-0 after 120 minutes, tied 4-4 after 13 penalties and then it's decided like this… USA goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made the initial save and, despite being adamant there was "no chance" it …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up

The Hindu  

As the Women’s World Cup enters the business stage when the last 16 kicks off on Saturday, the surprises and shocks in the group stage have thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures, starting with the clash of former champions Norway and Japan. While Japan came through its group unscathed, Norway lost to co-hosts New Zealand in the tournament opener while a …

WWC host Australia eyes men’s World Cup in 2034 and Club World Cup in 2029
1 year, 5 months ago

WWC host Australia eyes men’s World Cup in 2034 and Club World Cup in 2029

The Hindu  

Australia is interested in holding the men’s World Cup in 2034, football’s governing body in the country said Friday, as it looks to build off the momentum of hosting the women’s version. Football Australia is keen to use the experience of staging the biggest-ever Women’s World Cup, which it is sharing with New Zealand, to put on more major tournaments. …

Commentary: The U.S. women’s soccer team is struggling at the World Cup. Can it right itself?
1 year, 5 months ago

Commentary: The U.S. women’s soccer team is struggling at the World Cup. Can it right itself?

LA Times  

U.S. players react following a 0-0 tie against Portugal in the last match of group play on Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. “The reality is, yeah, things haven’t fallen into place at this point,” said Ellis, the only coach to win two women’s World Cup titles. Although the U.S. is unbeaten, its one win and five …

The Women’s World Cup has produced some big moments. These are some of the highlights & lowlights
1 year, 5 months ago

The Women’s World Cup has produced some big moments. These are some of the highlights & lowlights

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The Women’s World Cup is taking shape with shocks and highlights as it nears the end of the group stage. Colombia picked up an upset win over Germany, and Nigeria upset co-host Australia — just two of the games that showed the gap has closed at top level women’s soccer. She hasn’t disappointed in her first World Cup …

The gap is closing at the Women’s World Cup as the underdogs rise up
1 year, 5 months ago

The gap is closing at the Women’s World Cup as the underdogs rise up

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The underdogs are rising up at the Women’s World Cup. There were enough examples of that during the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year with Saudi Arabia beating eventual champion Argentina, while Morocco became the first African team to advance to the semifinals. While that goalless draw was one of the most surprising results of the tournament …

Sophia Smith wows in her Women’s World Cup debut after Olympic disappointment
1 year, 5 months ago

Sophia Smith wows in her Women’s World Cup debut after Olympic disappointment

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Just before the Tokyo Olympics, Sophia Smith got the disappointing phone call from U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski. Smith now is among 14 players on the U.S. national team who are playing in their first Women’s World Cup. Just 22, she became the youngest U.S. player to score multiple goals in a World Cup …

Women’s World Cup opening ceremony focused on First Nations
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup opening ceremony focused on First Nations

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The Women’s World Cup opened Thursday with an elaborate greeting from the Maori people of New Zealand and the First Nations people of Australia. In a moment intended by FIFA to stress the cultural roots of tournament co-hosts New Zealand and Australia, along with international unity, the roughly 10-minute ceremony focused on groups of people meeting …

FIFA Women’s World Cup Preview: Storylines dominating this WWC and top players to watch out for
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup Preview: Storylines dominating this WWC and top players to watch out for

The Hindu  

Opening its arms to 32 teams instead of the usual 24, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is packed with players and stories to watch out for. Haiti, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Vietnam and Zambia will be making their first FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances at Australia & New Zealand 2023. After the criticism that FIFA’s ban …

Record crowds expected as Women’s World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting
1 year, 5 months ago

Record crowds expected as Women’s World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

The Hindu  

Australia and New Zealand will open the ninth Women’s World Cup co-hosted by the two nations on Thursday, despite a shooting near the Norwegian team hotel in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland that left three dead and six injured. Fatma Samoura, FIFA’s Secretary-General, said tickets sold had already exceeded the total number sold for the last tournament in France, …

Women's World Cup five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole and NZ's apathy disappears at the feet of Hannah Wilkinson
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's World Cup five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole and NZ's apathy disappears at the feet of Hannah Wilkinson

ABC  

It was the tournament we had all been waiting for, and the opening day provided us with twists and turns on and off the pitch. FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Group standings and full schedule Photo shows Groups The Women's World Cup is underway and Australia faces a tough battle to make it out of Group B. Almost 80,000 fans …

Karen Carney: It’s amazing we’re all talking about the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Karen Carney: It’s amazing we’re all talking about the Women’s World Cup

The Independent  

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FIFA Women’s World Cup will ‘wake up’ New Zealand’s love of football: coach
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup will ‘wake up’ New Zealand’s love of football: coach

The Hindu  

Staging the Women’s World Cup will “wake up” New Zealand’s passion for football, the co-hosts’ coach Jitka Klimkova said on Wednesday’s eve of the tournament. Football remains well behind rugby, cricket and other sports in popularity in New Zealand, which is jointly hosting the World Cup with Australia. New Zealand has never won a Women’s World Cup game in 15 …

Women's World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention

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. The Football Ferns kick off the Women's World Cup …

Women’s World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — In a country known more for its love of rugby than women’s soccer, New Zealand is aiming to win fans as well as matches. The Football Ferns kick off the Women’s World Cup on Thursday night with a Group A match against Norway. “So I hope the excitement is there and I hope we do well, …

Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — International visitors are greeted at the arrivals hall in Auckland’s airport by a display promoting the Women’s World Cup with such detail it includes carpeting resembling a soccer pitch. You haven’t always seen visibility in terms of being able to watch football on TV, exhibitions, women’s football,” New Zealand midfielder Annalie Longo said. She said the …

Why the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is going to be epic
1 year, 5 months ago

Why the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is going to be epic

Live Mint  

Momentum is one of the most coveted intangibles in sport. If the 2019 World Cup—defined by the Megan Rapinoe-led USA’s ingenuity and impudence—shattered the glass ceiling, the 2023 edition may well see women’s football soar. Even then, the first official Women’s World Cup, in 1991, was called the 1st FIFA World Championship for Women's Football for the M&Ms Cup, with …

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off
1 year, 5 months ago

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off

NPR  

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off Enlarge this image toggle caption Francisco Seco/AP Francisco Seco/AP When the Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, it'll be the first time the women's cup is hosted in two countries — with a newly expanded field of 32 teams. 1 in the world, …

This Morning and Good Morning Britain taken off air amid major ITV scheduling shake-up for Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

This Morning and Good Morning Britain taken off air amid major ITV scheduling shake-up for Women’s World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Good Morning Britain and This Morning will face disruptions this week …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sarah Walsh calls for research into injury crisis ahead of WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sarah Walsh calls for research into injury crisis ahead of WWC 2023

The Hindu  

The prevalence of knee injuries in women’s soccer has been caused by a lack of research and investment, former Australia forward Sarah Walsh said ahead of the Women’s World Cup. Several players will miss the Women’s World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, after tearing their anterior cruciate ligaments. Theories as to why women are more likely to suffer from …

Football players’ union FIFPRO eyes 2023 World Cup as catalyst to professionalise women’s game
1 year, 5 months ago

Football players’ union FIFPRO eyes 2023 World Cup as catalyst to professionalise women’s game

The Hindu  

A risk of overloading women’s football players in Europe. One week before the Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand, global players’ union FIFPRO published analysis on Thursday of its members’ workload on the 32 teams’ road to the July 20-Aug. 20 tournament. READ | FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Group E preview: USA to lock horns …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guide to Group B
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guide to Group B

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Spain vs England in the Women’s World Cup final Group B: Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland Australia have plenty of reasons to be optimistic heading into a tournament they are co-hosting with New Zealand. Watch on BBC in the UK, on FOX and Universo in the U.S. July 26: Canada v Republic of Ireland. And …

Women’s World Cup: Important we have many people watching and supporting us, says Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Important we have many people watching and supporting us, says Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda

The Hindu  

Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda believes the potential Women’s World Cup TV blackout could hurt the long-term development of the women’s game in the country. “For women’s soccer to develop in the future in Japan, it’s important we have many people watching and supporting us,” Ikeda said. Whether it will be broadcasted or not we don’t know yet, but it is …

FIFA agrees Women’s World Cup broadcast deal for top European nations
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA agrees Women’s World Cup broadcast deal for top European nations

The Hindu  

The Women’s World Cup will be broadcast in Britain, Spain, France, Germany and Italy after governing body FIFA extended its agreement with the European Broadcasting Union, ending the threat of a blackout in Europe’s top football nations. The rights for this year’s tournament are being sold separately from the men’s World Cup for the first time and FIFA President Gianni …

USWNT remain top of FIFA rankings before Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

USWNT remain top of FIFA rankings before Women’s World Cup

New York Times  

The United States will head into the Women’s World Cup as the top-ranked team in FIFA’s rankings. Here is how the groups were drawn: Group A : New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland : New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland Group B : Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland : Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland Group C : Costa Rica, Japan, …

Women’s World Cup Guide: Results, schedule and how to watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup Guide: Results, schedule and how to watch

Associated Press  

Spain won the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 victory over England in the final on Sunday. WOMEN’S WORLD CUP RESULTS Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time with Olga Carmona’s first-half strike giving La Roja a 1-0 victory over England in the final at Stadium Australia. It’s easy to understand why Gail Newsham couldn’t stop grinning …

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: All you need to know about schedule, time, venues, live streaming
1 year, 11 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: All you need to know about schedule, time, venues, live streaming

India TV News  

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: The Women’s T20 World Cup around the corner as teams across the globe will gather in South Africa to give their best shot at claiming glory. Three Venues - Newlands Cricket Ground, St George's Park Cricket Ground and Boland Park will be in use for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. With two points for …

2022 Retrospective | How Soccer’s Best Women Finally Got Paid
2 years ago

2022 Retrospective | How Soccer’s Best Women Finally Got Paid

Slate  

This week we look back on some of our favorite stories from a year that had us asking—sometimes with excitement and sometimes with exasperation—”What Next”? If you want to understand the way inequality is baked into the systems and structures all around us, examining the pay equity issue in U.S. soccer is a pretty good place to start. But after …

Women break through as World Cup play-by-play voices
2 years, 1 month ago

Women break through as World Cup play-by-play voices

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. Jacqui Oatley will become the first woman play-by-play commentator …

FIFA: Women’s football making ‘significant’ strides in popularity, sponsors
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA: Women’s football making ‘significant’ strides in popularity, sponsors

The Hindu  

Women’s football is making enormous strides in sponsorship and popularity worldwide, according to a new FIFA benchmarking report that analysed 294 clubs across 30 leagues. “The data in this year’s report underscores that organisations that are prepared to invest in women’s football are receiving a return,” Sarai Bareman, FIFA’s chief women’s football officer, said in a statement. “We expect this …

Women’s World Cup 2023 roundtable: Group of death, best group stage match and players to watch
2 years, 2 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023 roundtable: Group of death, best group stage match and players to watch

New York Times  

The Women’s World Cup draw is set, with eight groups more or less determined. The Athletic’s Meg Linehan, Steph Yang, Charlotte Harpur, and Michael Cox talked through all of that and more: If you could have a ticket to one group game, which would it be? A repeat of the 2019 World Cup round of 16 game that France won …

Women's World Cup Highlights: NZ: 256/10 - West Indies wins last-over thriller vs New Zealand by 3 runs in tournament opener
2 years, 10 months ago

Women's World Cup Highlights: NZ: 256/10 - West Indies wins last-over thriller vs New Zealand by 3 runs in tournament opener

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's coverage of the 2022 ODI Women's World Cup. Follow IND VS PAK LIVE: MATCH IN BRIEF: - NZ won toss, put WI in to bat - WI posted 259/9 in 50 overs; Hayley Matthews scored 119 -her maiden WC ton - Lea Tahuhu, after being expensive early on, finished with 3 wickets - Windies controlled the chase …

Can the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup leave a legacy for the potential Brisbane 2032 Olympics?
3 years, 10 months ago

Can the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup leave a legacy for the potential Brisbane 2032 Olympics?

ABC  

The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France was watched by a record 1.12 billion viewers, and that figure could double by 2023 when Australia and New Zealand co-host what will be the biggest Women's World Cup. "When FIFA rolls into town, they don't do things by half," said Football Australia's Head of Women's Football, Sarah Walsh. How the 2023 …

Women’s World Cup postponed due to lack of preparation time, says event CEO - Cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup postponed due to lack of preparation time, says event CEO - Cricket news

The Hindu  

Concerns around players’ preparation in a short time led to the postponement of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup and the decision had nothing to do with safety issues pertaining to COVID-19 in New Zealand, according to the event’s CEO Andrea Nelson. “We’ve done a lot of contingency planning around this event, to give it the best possible chance of …

Women's World Cup heads to a welcome Down Under in 2023
4 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup heads to a welcome Down Under in 2023

The Hindu  

The Women’s World Cup is heading to Australia and New Zealand in 2023 after a concentrated effort by the joint bidders to secure the global football event in the southern hemisphere for the first time. Australia joined the Asian confederation after qualifying for the 2006 men’s World Cup, leaving New Zealand as the largest member of the Oceania confederation. New …

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