US women beat Jamaica 5-0 at the W Championship
2 years, 5 months ago

US women beat Jamaica 5-0 at the W Championship

Associated Press  

MONTERREY, Mexico — The U.S. women’s national team qualified for the 2023 World Cup on Thursday night at the CONCACAF W Championship. The United States defeated Jamaica 5-0 at Estadio BBVA but had to wait until Haiti downed Mexico 3-0 in the late game to secure a spot in next summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. With two victories at the W Championship, the United States was atop its group and became the first team to win one of the region’s four World Cup berths up for grabs. We weren’t good.” Roselord Borgella and Nerilia Mondesir converted penalty kicks and Sherly Jeudy added a goal for Haiti in the victory over Mexico, stunning the tournament hosts.

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US women to host Japan, Australia and Colombia in 2025 SheBelieves Cup
1 month ago

US women to host Japan, Australia and Colombia in 2025 SheBelieves Cup

The Hindu  

The reigning Olympic champion United States women’s national football team will compete against Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, US Soccer announced on Wednesday. The matches will be the first home contests for the US women, who have won the past five SheBelieves titles and seven overall, as it prepares for qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World …

Olympic soccer draw: U.S. women to face Germany, Australia
9 months ago

Olympic soccer draw: U.S. women to face Germany, Australia

LA Times  

The U.S. team celebrates after defeating Brazil in the CONCACAF Gold Cup women’s soccer final on March 10 in San Diego. The U.S. women’s national team will face Germany, Australia and either Zambia or Morocco in the group stage of this summer’s Olympic soccer tournament in France, where the Americans hope to return to the top of the podium for …

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth

The Hindu  

Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and the UEFA Nations League 2024 winner continued to lead the FIFA World Rankings in women’s football, sitting at the top for four months now. La Roja, which was in the middle of an off-the-field storm of controversy when Luis Rubiales, the then chief of the Spanish football federation, kissed forward Jennifer Hermoso, …

Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, US beats Brazil 1-0 in Women’s Gold Cup title game
9 months, 1 week ago

Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, US beats Brazil 1-0 in Women’s Gold Cup title game

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States went on to beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. “I’m really, really proud of us finding a way to get a goal and finishing out the game and getting a trophy.” It was the fourth time that …

CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup: Brazil earns spot in final with 3-0 victory over Mexico
9 months, 2 weeks ago

CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup: Brazil earns spot in final with 3-0 victory over Mexico

The Hindu  

Adriana Leal and Antonia both scored first-half goals and Brazil earned a spot in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup final with a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Wednesday. Brazil will play the winner of the late match between the United States and Canada in the championship game set for Sunday evening at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium. The tournament was the …

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner

The Hindu  

England reached its first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England’s Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her side’s third goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. …

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 …

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn
1 year, 4 months ago

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn

The Hindu  

Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn believes her side’s wins over former champions the United States and Japan will serve as the perfect preparation for its Women’s World Cup semifinal clash with Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. The Swedes defeated the United States, winner of the last two editions of the Women’s World Cup, in a penalty shoot-out in …

Women’s World Cup 2023: This team was not afraid to face any opponent, says Colombia coach Abadia
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: This team was not afraid to face any opponent, says Colombia coach Abadia

The Hindu  

Colombia put on a dazzling performance at the Women’s World Cup in Australia, reaching the quarterfinals as the lowest-ranked team - but the one that played the best football, according to its own coach Nelson Abadia. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 run will be a turning point in Colombia, says coach Abadia Inspired by the natural flair of 18-year-old Real …

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open
1 year, 4 months ago

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open

China Daily  

Players before the penalty shootout during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Sweden and United States at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on Aug 6, 2023. CANBERRA - The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is heating up with only eight teams left vying for the title. Spain's entry into the quarterfinals, their first in …

Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco

The Hindu  

France issued a Women’s World Cup warning on August 8 to set up a tasty quarter-final clash against Australia, with Colombia joining them in the last eight and facing England. Asked if his side could beat the Matildas in front of a hostile crowd, he added: “We are capable of doing it but it won’t be easy, albeit not easy …

Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup ends, but their fight for support continues
1 year, 4 months ago

Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup ends, but their fight for support continues

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup run might be over for now, but the team’s fight for support back home continues. I’m hoping that the federation starts to take us seriously and just pays attention to what we’re doing out here.” Reggae legend Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley, heard about the team’s plight in 2014, and has since served …

Women’s World Cup: Colombia edges Jamaica 1-0 to set up England quarterfinal
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Colombia edges Jamaica 1-0 to set up England quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Catalina Usme scored the only goal as Colombia kept its Women’s World Cup charge on track Tuesday by beating Jamaica 1-0 to secure a maiden quarterfinal against European champion England. Colombia’s intense, attacking ethos under coach Nelson Abadia finally paid dividends in the 51st minute when the dangerous Usme got the breakthrough with a composed finish inside the box to …

History will be made at Women’s World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots
1 year, 4 months ago

History will be made at Women’s World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — History will be made Tuesday in at least one of the Women’s World Cup knockout games, where three teams try to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in their history. The Reggae Girlz are playing in their second consecutive World Cup — they were eliminated in group play in 2019 — and needed a …

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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: U.S. deserved to beat Sweden, says defiant Andonovski
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: U.S. deserved to beat Sweden, says defiant Andonovski

The Hindu  

United States coach Vlatko Andonovski said his team was more deserving of victory than winner Sweden after Monday’s round of 16 clash in which the defending champion Americans crashed out of the Women’s World Cup with a dramatic 5-4 loss on penalties. After the teams finished extra time locked at 0-0 at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, three U.S. players, including talisman …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16

ABP News  

In a dramatic turn of events at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, defending champions USA have been knocked out of Sweden in the round of 16 fixture in Melbourne, Australia. Sports was once again at its levelling and humbling best as t he US Women's National team's greatest match winner from their FIFA Women's World Cup-winning team in 2019, …

USWNT vs Sweden, FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16: WWC 2023 Preview, head-to-head, live streaming info
1 year, 4 months ago

USWNT vs Sweden, FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16: WWC 2023 Preview, head-to-head, live streaming info

The Hindu  

After earning a berth to the knockout stage with a 0-0 draw against Portugal in its final Group E match, the U.S. Women’s National Team will face Sweden in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday. FIFA World Ranking: 1 CONCACAF Ranking: 1 World Cup Appearances: 9 Best World Cup Finish: Winner Record vs. …

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties
1 year, 4 months ago

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties

NPR  

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images William West/AFP via Getty Images It was a cruel exit after a tough tournament for the United States Women's National Team. After 90 minutes of regulation time — and a half-hour of extra time — between …

US out of Women's World Cup after shootout defeat to Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

US out of Women's World Cup after shootout defeat to Sweden

China Daily  

Sweden's Lina Hurtig celebrates with teammates after their round of 16 victory against the US at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug 6, 2023. MELBOURNE -- The United States' hopes of a third consecutive Women's World Cup title were dashed as they dominated their round of 16 tie against Sweden, but were dramatically defeated 5-4 on …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden raring to face familiar foe US in last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden raring to face familiar foe US in last 16

The Hindu  

In-form Sweden is confident it can beat holder United States in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup last 16 tie when they go head-to-head on Sunday, the latest in a long list of clashes between the two heavyweights at major tournaments. Sweden ended the Americans’ 2016 Rio Olympic run in the quarterfinal and won 3-0 in the group stage at the 2021 …

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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: USA faces familiar foe in Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: USA faces familiar foe in Sweden

The Hindu  

Frequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet once again at the Women’s World Cup, but this time the stakes are tremendously higher. The United States is vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title but skirted into the knockout round with only one win in group play. “But just mainly focusing on what we can do and …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco reaches knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco reaches knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia

The Hindu  

Morocco has beaten Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round – and to make even more history. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go this far at the Women’s World Cup. It is the only one of eight tournament newcomers to advance, Morocco’s winning goal came in first-half stoppage time, when …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Two-time champion Germany knocked out after 1-1 draw with South Korea
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Two-time champion Germany knocked out after 1-1 draw with South Korea

The Hindu  

Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Read | Women’s World Cup 2023: Jamaica knocks out Brazil, reaches last 16 Germany chased the winning goal throughout the second half. Germany, the second-ranked team in the world, failed to advance …

Expanded Women’s World Cup leads to earlier drama for highly-ranked teams
1 year, 4 months ago

Expanded Women’s World Cup leads to earlier drama for highly-ranked teams

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Frequent Women’s World Cup title contenders like the United States, Germany and Brazil are used to win-or-go-home scenarios — but rarely this early in the tournament. With the Women’s World Cup now at 32 teams, no longer can any third-place finishers in the group stage advance to the round of 16. We had games where we had …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Jamaica knocks out Brazil, reaches last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Jamaica knocks out Brazil, reaches last 16

The Hindu  

A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only its second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995. Their coach Pia Sundhage started Marta on the field for the first time in her sixth and final World Cup, but the …

Jamaica reaches knockout round for the first time, eliminating Marta’s Brazil at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Jamaica reaches knockout round for the first time, eliminating Marta’s Brazil at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jamaica advanced to the knockout round for the first time following a 0-0 draw Wednesday that ended Brazil’s run in the group stage for the first time since 1995 at the Women’s World Cup. After conceding 12 goals in its Women’s World Cup debut in 1999, Jamaica shut out France, Panama and Brazil in consecutive games to …

How the underdogs are lighting up the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

How the underdogs are lighting up the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup

Live Mint  

Everyone loves an underdog story. A version of the David vs Goliath always plays out at a major sporting tournament: Morocco’s run to the semi-final at the men’s World Cup in Qatar last December or Kapil Dev-led India’s victory at the cricket World Cup in 1983 or a wild card Goran Ivanisevic’s Wimbledon victory in 2001? The ongoing Fifa Women’s …

Dose of ‘Double Swaby’ has Jamaica on cusp of Women’s World Cup history against Brazil
1 year, 4 months ago

Dose of ‘Double Swaby’ has Jamaica on cusp of Women’s World Cup history against Brazil

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Lennox Swaby couldn’t see who put the ball in the net to give Jamaica its first Women’s World Cup win, 1-0 over Panama. Jamaica’s defense against Brazil was likely to rely once more on the Swaby sisters, a pair of defenders coach Lorne Donaldson likes to call “Double Swaby.” Jamaica played No. Chantelle, 24, said after Jamaica’s opening …

FIFA Women's WC 2023: United States advance to knockouts with draw against Portugal, coach Vlatko Andonovski under fire
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's WC 2023: United States advance to knockouts with draw against Portugal, coach Vlatko Andonovski under fire

Hindustan Times  

In the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, United States played a draw against Portugal in their final group stage match on Tuesday. United States' Lindsey Horan and Portugal's Kika Nazareth compete to head the ball during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, …

Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale
1 year, 4 months ago

Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Four months ago, Jamaica’s players felt unprepared for the Women’s World Cup, blaming inadequate support from their soccer federation for leaving them without proper practice time or pay. “We always look forward to say, ‘We need to try any way possible to get to the second round,’” Jamaica coach Lorne Donaldson said. “And she’s someone we can …

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, …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan

The Hindu  

Alex Morgan said Thursday that the United States will not be content to merely qualify for the Women’s World Cup last 16 and will instead do everything to win its group. “This next game is going to be extremely important,” said Morgan, already a two-time World Cup winner with her country and chasing a historic third title in a row. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands

The Hindu  

A second-half goal from co-captain Lindsey Horan allowed the United States to fight back for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling Women’s World Cup Group E match on Thursday. The Dutch had struck first through a brilliant strike from Jill Roord from the edge of the box in the 17th minute, and the U.S. went in at …

Underdog teams providing tough competition to heavyweights in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Underdog teams providing tough competition to heavyweights in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

If there were concerns about blowouts when the Women’s World Cup expanded to 32 teams this year, minnows Haiti, Jamaica, and Ireland have served notice they deserve to be on the game’s biggest stage. Jamaica players celebrate the scoreless draw in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group F match between France and Jamaica at Sydney …

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation
1 year, 5 months ago

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation

LA Times  

Lindsey Horan, far right, celebrates with Megan Rapinoe and U.S. women’s national team newcomers Sophia Smith, top, and Alyssa Thompson after scoring in a 3-0 win over Vietnam in a Women’s World Cup group play match Saturday. “In the first camp, that leadership sure players understand what’s expected of them in regard to being a professional, training at max capacity,” …

FIFA WWC 2023: Marta enters her sixth Women’s World Cup seeking elusive trophy
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Marta enters her sixth Women’s World Cup seeking elusive trophy

The Hindu  

Brazil starts the Women’s World Cup trying to remain undefeated in opening matches, and then take superstar Marta deep into her sixth and final tournament. Brazil is one of seven teams to qualify for all nine Women’s World Cups, while Panama is one of eight teams playing in the tournament for the first time. Marta’s sixth World Cup will be …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Smith scores brace to power US past Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Smith scores brace to power US past Vietnam

The Hindu  

Sophia Smith scored twice and had an assist as the U.S. women’s national team defeated Vietnam 3-0 on Saturday to open its quest for history at the Women’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. The U.S. starting lineup had five players who were part of the 2019 championship squad and six players making their World Cup debut. RELATED | FIFA …

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup

NPR  

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team began its quest for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women's World Cup with a sluggish 3-0 win over Vietnam. In the 14th minute, the U.S. opened the …

Women’s World Cup: Who can dethrone the US football team?
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Who can dethrone the US football team?

Al Jazeera  

It has never been done before. But the United States women’s national football team is trying to make history by becoming the first side in the sport’s history – among men or women – to win the World Cup three times in a row. With an expansive country of 330 million people and robust academies and college athletic programmes, the …

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, …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Who are the opponents of USA in WWC 2023?
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Who are the opponents of USA in WWC 2023?

The Hindu  

The United States will be playing for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women’s World Cup. Here is a brief layout of the USWNT’s group-stage opponents in the FIFA Women’s World Cup: VIETNAM Vietnam made team history just by qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Vietnam in the FIFA Women’s World Cup World Cup Record: 0-0 Best Finish: N/A Coach: …

FIFA Women’s World Cup, USWNT preview: Five reasons why the United States can win the WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup, USWNT preview: Five reasons why the United States can win the WWC 2023

The Hindu  

The United States Women’s National Team has been the most dominant team in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW Here are five reasons why the USWNT can win the FIFA Women’s World Cup: 1. It is grouped with Netherlands, Vietnam and Portugal in Group E and will face the biggest challenge …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: From Sophia Smith to Lauren Hemp, most promising youngsters at WWC 2023
1 year, 5 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, …

Jamaican women protest ‘subpar’ support ahead of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Jamaican women protest ‘subpar’ support ahead of the Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Players from the Jamaican women’s national team took to social media to decry what they term subpar support from their federation heading into the FIFA Women’s World Cup next month. “On multiple occasions, we have sat down with the federation to respectfully express concerns resulting from subpar planning, transportation, accommodations, training conditions, compensation, communication, nutrition and accessibility to proper resources,” …

Jamaican women protest ‘subpar’ support ahead of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Jamaican women protest ‘subpar’ support ahead of the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Players from the Jamaican women’s national team took to social media to decry what they term subpar support from their federation heading into the Women’s World Cup next month. “On multiple occasions, we have sat down with the federation to respectfully express concerns resulting from subpar planning, transportation, accommodations, training conditions, compensation, communication, nutrition and accessibility to proper resources,” the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Jamaica can spring a surprise at WWC 2023, says Sampson
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Jamaica can spring a surprise at WWC 2023, says Sampson

The Hindu  

Jamaica lost all three games and finished bottom of their group in its only previous Women’s World Cup appearance but defender Vyan Sampson says the team is much more organised under new coach Lorne Donaldson and can spring a surprise this time around. It also lost all three games in the Cup of Nations tournament in February but Sampson said …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: We have four stars, hope to get the fifth, says Alex Morgan
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: We have four stars, hope to get the fifth, says Alex Morgan

The Hindu  

When Alex Morgan of the United States of America scored the opening goal in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final in 2011 and then assisted another in extra time, she, playing her first World Cup, would have thought the match was won. Four years later, Alex and her team went on to win the World Cup and defend it in …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw: Defending champion USA to face Netherlands in group stage
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw: Defending champion USA to face Netherlands in group stage

The Hindu  

Defending champion USA was drawn to face the Netherlands in the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup during the draw ceremony held in Auckland on Saturday. European champion England was drawn along with China in Group D. The 2023 edition, first to have 32 teams, will be held in Australia and New Zealand between July 20 and …

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