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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title

Zambian striker Barbra Banda scored the only goal as Orlando beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the championship game. The Orlando Pride have claimed their first title of the National Women’s Soccer League Championship in the United States after beating the Washington Spirit 1-0, thanks to a goal from in-form Zambian striker Barbra Banda. Banda, who scored the second-most goals …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Matildas pull off mother of all comebacks as Australia overturn three-goal deficit to beat underdogs Zambia in do-or-die Olympic Games clash

Daily Mail

Michelle Heyman has proved the never-say-die Matildas' late, late hero, scoring a 90th-minute winner as they battled to an amazing 6-5 victory over Zambia in one of the most extraordinary Olympic soccer matches ever played. Trailing 5-3 with just 25 minutes left in Nice on Sunday, Tony Gustavsson's side delivered an astonishing comeback to earn the crazy victory that's taken …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gilles' stoppage-time winner against France keeps Canada's Olympic women's soccer hopes alive

CBC

Sleepless nights, skipped meals and group crying sessions have been the norm for the Canadian women's soccer team over an unforgettable opening week at the Paris Games. WATCH l Gilles' late goal gives Canada 2-1 victory over host France: Vanessa Gilles' late game heroics keep Canada's Olympic soccer hopes alive Duration 4:35 In a must-win game for the defending champions, …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. women’s soccer scores Olympic-opening win over Zambia, but bigger tests loom

LA Times

The Emma Hayes era officially got under way Thursday, with the U.S. beating Zambia 3-0 on the opening day of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics in a game that was far more one-sided than the final score. Playing on the French Rivera in steamy Nice, wedged between the Mediterranean Sea and the French Alps, the Americans dominated …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris

NPR

U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris toggle caption Alex Livesey/Getty Images NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. PARIS — The U.S. women's soccer team heads into the Paris Olympics with a new coach and an opportunity to reset after dismal performances at recent major tournaments. Speaking at a …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

The U.S. Women's soccer team opened the Paris Olympics with an easy win over Zambia

NPR

The U.S. Women's soccer team opened the Paris Olympics with an easy win over Zambia toggle caption Marc Atkins/Getty Images NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. PARIS – The U.S. women’s national team returned to the Olympics, opening with a dominant 3-0 win against Zambia in group play in Nice. The U.S. women’s national team has four …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics TV schedule: Thursday’s listings

LA Times

U.S. midfielder Rose Lavelle, right, controls the ball in front of Portugal’s Dolores Silva during a Women’s World Cup group match in August 2023. The U.S. women’s soccer team opens Olympic group play against Zambia on Thursday. Thursday’s live TV broadcasts unless noted. HANDBALL Women’s group play Midnight — Slovenia vs. Denmark | USA 2 a.m. — Netherlands vs. Angola …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympic soccer: What countries are competing and will VAR be used?

New York Times

The 2024 Paris Olympics commence this week, bringing with it more international soccer tournaments this summer following the European Championship and Copa America. The bronze medal match takes place on August 9 and the 2024 Olympic soccer programme concludes with the women’s gold medal match on August 10. Olympic men’s soccer groups Group A: France, USA, Guinea, New Zealand Group …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

USWNT forward Macario to miss Paris Olympics 2024 due to injury

The Hindu

U.S. women’s national soccer team forward Catarina Macario was pulled from the Team USA Olympic roster due to a knee injury, head coach Emma Hayes told reporters on Friday. Alternate forward Lynn Williams will replace Macario for the Paris games and defender Emily Sams will become alternate, Hayes said. She’s really put a shift in to get there, but it’s …

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7 months ago

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

Associated Press

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

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9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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10 months ago

Banda acquired by the Orlando Pride for second-highest transfer fee in women’s soccer

Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League have acquired Zambian forward Barbra Banda for a club-record transfer fee. Banda signed a four-year deal with the Pride, who paid $740,000 to Chinese Women’s Super League club Shanghai Shengli FC, the team said Thursday night. It is the second-highest transfer fee in women’s soccer, after NWSL expansion …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bay FC break women’s football transfer record to sign striker Kunhananji

Al Jazeera

Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji becomes the most expensive female footballer as she signs for US side Bay FC. Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has become the most expensive player in the history of women’s football after signing for National Women’s Soccer League expansion team Bay FC. “We believe she will continue to grow and develop at our club, showcasing her skillset …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

NWSL expansion team Bay FC signs Zambian forward Racheal Kundananji

Associated Press

National Women’s Soccer League expansion team Bay FC paid a record transfer fee to sign Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji on Tuesday to a four-year deal with an option for a fifth year. A person familiar with the deal said Kundananji was acquired from Spanish club Madrid CFF in exchange for a transfer fee of $788,000. “We believe she will continue …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bay FC sign Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for world-record fee

New York Times

National Women’s Soccer League side Bay FC have signed Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for a world-record fee. Chelsea broke the women’s transfer record last month after signing Colombia international striker Mayra Ramirez from Levante. England midfielder Keira Walsh previously broke the women’s transfer record in 2022 following her move from Manchester City to Barcelona. Kundananji joined Madrid …

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1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Win vital in opening match against Zambia, says Japan coach Futoshi

The Hindu

Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said it was vital for the Nadeshiko to win their opening match against Zambia in Hamilton on Saturday if they are to make their mark at the Women’s World Cup. Champion at the 2011 World Cup and runner-up four years later, Japan exited in the round of 16 at the last edition of the showpiece of …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Here's Why There Could Be Some Big Surprises At The 2023 Women's World Cup

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING There could be some surprises at the Women’s World Cup. And when they go back to the respective national teams, they are able to also help and say, ‘Hey, we need this, we need that.’ It kind of forces the national teams to also adapt into the trends of changing and becoming better.” MORE THAN A GAME …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Parity, bigger field mean there could be surprises at 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. It kind of forces the national teams to also …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Parity, bigger field mean there could be surprises at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press

There could be some some surprises at the Women’s World Cup. And when they go back to the respective national teams, they are able to also help and say, ‘Hey, we need this, we need that.’ It kind of forces the national teams to also adapt into the trends of changing and becoming better.” MORE THAN A GAME Players are …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Women's World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer

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. Allegations of abuse, often sexual, have affected national teams …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Coach of Zambia Women’s World Cup team accused of sexual misconduct, report claims

Associated Press

The coach of the Zambia team preparing to make its debut at the Women’s World Cup has been accused of sexual misconduct and the case was referred to world body FIFA last year for investigation, according to a report in The Guardian newspaper. Zambia soccer association president Andrew Kamanga confirmed in a message to The Associated Press on Sunday that …

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1 year, 6 months ago

A player’s mistreatment exposes flawed sex eligibility rules used by FIFA at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press

Barbra Banda will be allowed to captain Zambia in its Women’s World Cup debut and continue a promising soccer career that was thrown in doubt when she was excluded from last year’s African championship in a sex eligibility case mishandled by authorities. Yet while the African and Zambian soccer bodies botched Banda’s case, FIFA is largely to blame, say rights …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Zambia investigates sexual abuse claims in women’s soccer

Associated Press

The Zambian soccer federation opened an investigation Friday into claims of sexual abuse in the women’s game and said it was taking accusations made on social media serious enough to ask police for help with the inquiry. But there have been accusations that players on the women’s national team — which will play at next year’s World Cup — had …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Zambia’s Banda shines as women’s soccer nears knockout round

Associated Press

Through the first two games of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament, Zambian forward Barbra Banda hasn’t lacked confidence. Banda has become the unexpected breakout star of the group stage with six total goals, matching the Netherlands’ Vivianne Miedema. Banda is the top career Olympic scorer among African women, surpassing Mercy Akide-Udoh, who had four total for Nigeria in 2000 and …

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Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title

Matildas pull off mother of all comebacks as Australia overturn three-goal deficit to beat underdogs Zambia in do-or-die Olympic Games clash

Gilles' stoppage-time winner against France keeps Canada's Olympic women's soccer hopes alive

U.S. women’s soccer scores Olympic-opening win over Zambia, but bigger tests loom

U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris

The U.S. Women's soccer team opened the Paris Olympics with an easy win over Zambia

Paris Olympics TV schedule: Thursday’s listings

Paris 2024 Olympic soccer: What countries are competing and will VAR be used?

USWNT forward Macario to miss Paris Olympics 2024 due to injury

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

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

Banda acquired by the Orlando Pride for second-highest transfer fee in women’s soccer

Bay FC break women’s football transfer record to sign striker Kunhananji

NWSL expansion team Bay FC signs Zambian forward Racheal Kundananji

Bay FC sign Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for world-record fee

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Win vital in opening match against Zambia, says Japan coach Futoshi

Here's Why There Could Be Some Big Surprises At The 2023 Women's World Cup

Parity, bigger field mean there could be surprises at the Women's World Cup

Parity, bigger field mean there could be surprises at the Women’s World Cup

Women's World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer

Coach of Zambia Women’s World Cup team accused of sexual misconduct, report claims

A player’s mistreatment exposes flawed sex eligibility rules used by FIFA at Women’s World Cup

Zambia investigates sexual abuse claims in women’s soccer

Zambia’s Banda shines as women’s soccer nears knockout round