Australia to face England in World Cup Semi-final as France and Colombia eliminated
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Grace Fisher
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August 12, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, Alessia Russo, Australian WNT, Colombia WNT, Cortnee Vine, England WNT, France WNT, Japan WNT, Kenza Dali, Lauren Hemp, Leicy Santos, Les Bleues, Lionesses, Mackenzie Arnold, Matildas, Sam Kerr, Spain WNT, Sweden WNT, Vicki Becho
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Co-host nation Australia will face England in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals Wednesday after both teams won dramatic victories Saturday, with Australia eliminating France 7-6 on penalties and England knocking out Colombia 2-1. Spain will face Sweden in the other semi-final after the latter defeated Japan 2-1 on Friday. Nearly 50,000 fans watched as the Matildas made history on home …
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England’s Lauren James issued two-match ban for ‘serious foul play’
England’s Lauren James, who was shown a red card during England’s Round-of-16 match after stomping on Nigerian Michelle Alozie’s back, has been handed a two game suspension by Fifa, meaning she may be available for the Women’s World Cup final or third place playoff if England make it into the final four. She will however miss England’s match with Colombia …
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Crunch Time As FIFA Women’s World Cup Quarter-Finals Get Underway: Previews
Ah, the exquisite tension of the quarter-finals, where the stakes are sky-high and every heartbeat resonates with the echoes of history. The Women’s World Cup has been a symphony of surprises, a melodic march to this pivotal juncture where four intense battles will sift the contenders from the pretenders. It’s the business end, the moment when mere mortals fade into …
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Diane Caldwell Signs For FC Zürich Ahead Of The 2023/24 Season
Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has joined the top-flight Swiss team FC Zürich Frauen. The Ireland international has left Reading FC Women and signed a 2-year deal with the reigning Nationalliga A champions. https://twitter.com/FCZFrauenTweets/status/1688966894064181248?s=20 Caldwell is a seasoned soccer player, who began playing football at her local club Balbriggan FC in Dublin. Since 2006, she has played for numerous clubs, including …
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Harriet Scott Steps Down From Football to Pursue Career In Medicine
English-born Irish footballer Harriet Scott, who plays for the Women’s Championship team Birmingham City F.C, announced her departure from club and country football on Monday 7 August. Scott has decided to step away from football to become a doctor for the NHS, following her graduation from Keele University. Scott first joined her local club Reading FC at the age of …
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Fifpro to assist Nigeria WNT in unpaid wages dispute
The global football players’ union Fifpro confirmed Tuesday it is assisting the Nigeria women’s team in their ongoing dispute with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over unpaid wages. Head coach Randy Waldrum drew backlash from the NFF after sharing on podcasts that some of his players are owed bonuses and camp allowances going back two years, and he himself is …
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Colombia and France Advance Into The Quarter Finals of FIFA Women’s World Cup
After a thrilling two matches today, 8 August, Colombia and France have secured the last two spots in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 quarter-finals. Colombia faced Jamaica in their Round of 16 fixture to advance to the next round. The Reggae Girlz’ World Cup dreams came to an end after a 1-0 defeat against Colombia. The first half saw …
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US loses to Sweden on penalties in earliest-ever World Cup exit
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Grace Fisher
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August 6, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, Alyssa Naeher, Andi Sullivan, Elin Rubensson, Fridolina Rolfo, Hannah Bennison, Julie Ertz, Kelley O'Hara, Kristie Mewis, Lina Hurtig, Lindsey Horan, Magdalena Eriksson, Megan Rapinoe, Nathalie Bjorn, Netherlands WNT, Portugal WNT, South Africa WNT, Spain WNT, Sweden WNT, USWNT, Vietnam WNT
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Dreams of a historic three-peat disappeared this morning as the US crashed out of the World Cup in the Round of 16 after losing 5-4 on penalties in their earliest-ever exit. The day almost went another way, as the US played their best game of the tournament so far after disappointing ties with Portugal and the Netherlands, with only a …
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Japan and Spain advance to quarterfinals as Norway and Switzerland knocked out of World Cup
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Grace Fisher
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August 5, 2023
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Soccer
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Aitana Bonmati, Alba Redondo, Guro Reiten, Hinata Miyazawa, Ingrid Engen, Japan WNT, Jenny Hermoso, Laia Codina, Netherlands WNT, Risa Shimizu, South Africa WNT, Spain WNT, Sweden WNT, Switzerland WNT, USWNT
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Japan is headed to the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals for a fourth time after a 3-1 victory over Norway. The first goal of that game was a header from Guro Reiten for Norway, but an own goal from Ingrid Engen and a strike from Risa Shimizu put Japan ahead. Hinata Miyazawa’s 81st minute goal clinched the deal and, as her …
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Fifa investigates Zambian WNT Coach accused of groping player
Fifa is investigating a complaint that Zambian WNT head coach Bruce Mwape, who was already facing accusations of sexual misconduct, “rubbed his hands over the chest” of one of his players. The Guardian reported that several players saw Mwape groping a teammate after training last Friday, just two days before Zambia’s 3-1 victory over Costa Rica. According to an anonymous …
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