Zambian WNT Coach Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Bruce Mwape, head coach of the Zambian women’s football team, has been investigated over accusations of sexual misconduct, according to a report published this weekend in The Guardian. The Guardian quotes an anonymous player as saying, “If he wants to sleep with someone, you have to say yes. It’s normal that the coach sleeps with the players on our team.” …
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Germany 2-3 Zambia: Shock Defeat for World No. 2
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Grace Fisher
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July 8, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, Alexandra Popp, Barbra Branda, Carolin Simon, Colombia WNT, Costa Rica WNT, Germany WNT, Japan WNT, Lea Schuller, Lena Oberdorf, Marina Hegering, Morocco WNT, Racheal Kundananji, South Korea WNT, Spain WNT, Zambia WNT
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World-ranked No. 2 Germany suffered a shock 2-3 defeat to No. 77 Zambia Friday (July 7) after Zambian star Barbra Branda scored her second goal of the night in the 12th minute of stoppage time. The International Friendly was a warm-up match for both teams before they head to the Women’s World Cup later this month. Zambia was the lowest-ranking …
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Nigerian captain denies WWC boycott rumor
The Nigerian Women’s Team was widely reported to be planning to boycott their World Cup opening game against Canada after increasing conflict with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) over unpaid bonuses, insufficient preparation and more. However, the Super Falcons’ twitter account today (July 8) shared a video of captain Onome Ebi firmly denying the rumour. 🔊:"No idea where the story …
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Louise and Lucy Quinn to stay at Birmingham City
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Grace Fisher
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July 7, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, Arsenal, Birmingham City, Eskilstuna United, Fiorentina, Louise Quinn, Lucy Quinn, Peamount United, Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA Women's Champions League, Vera Pauw
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Republic of Ireland internationals Louise and Lucy Quinn both extended their deals with Birmingham City by two years, it was announced earlier this week. The Quinns 💪☘️ (not related, not married… yes we live together and play for the same club but we're just 2 gals with the same first initial and a great last name 😂) https://t.co/GvJTjeCYFZ — Louise …
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Canada Soccer Rocked By The Need To “Consider Filing For Bankruptcy Protection”
Canada Soccer has been facing many internal problems, including financial issues according to the body’s interim general secretary, Jason de Vos. According to de Vos, Canada Soccer may need to consider filing for bankruptcy protection. The news comes as Canada’s women’s team, the reigning Olympic champions, prepare for next month’s World Cup in Australia – Canada will face Ireland, Nigeria …
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Taylor Swift, John Cena and more feature in US World Cup Squad announcement
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Grace Fisher
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June 22, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, Alana Cook, Alex Morgan, Alyssa Naeher, Alyssa Thompson, Andi Sullivan, Ashley Sanchez, Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Emily Sonnett, Julie Ertz, Kelley O'Hara, Kristie Mewis, Lindsey Horan, Lynn Williams, Megan Rapinoe, Naomi Girma, Rose Lavelle, Savannah DeMelo, Sofia Huerta, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, USWNT
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Defending champions the U.S. have announced their World Cup team in style in a video filled with celebrities, including the Bidens, Taylor Swift, John Cena, and others. After an intro from the President and first lady, each of the 23 celebrities had the honour of introducing one player on the team and wishing them luck. Tina Fey, Blake Lively, Shaquille …
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Everything You Need To Know About Ireland’s WNT Open Training Session
The Ireland Women’s National Team (WNT) is set to hold an open training session tomorrow, June 16, providing an opportunity for fans to get a closer look at the team’s preparations. The session will take place at the UCD Bowl in Dublin, Ireland, starting at 11:00 a.m. The training session will allow the public to witness the training squad in …
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LEGO reveals Women’s World Cup set featuring Sam Kerr
Lego has revealed a 2023 Women’s World Cup set featuring several of the biggest names in women’s football ahead of the Fifa Women’s World Cup next month. Along with half a soccer field, a goal, podium, trophy stand, tv cameras, and supporters, the set includes minifigures of Australia’s Sam Kerr, the U.S.A.’s Megan Rapinoe, Japan’s Yuki Nagasato, and Nigeria’s Asisat …
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Nike launches women’s-led Phantom Luna boots
The majority of women’s football boots are just men’s boots that have been sized down, but because women’s feet are structured differently, this puts women at a greater risk of injury. Boots designed for men’s feet have been suggested as a contributing factor to the current epidemic of ACL injuries in elite women’s soccer. Nike is attempting to answer this …
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The ACL injury crisis in women’s soccer
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Grace Fisher
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June 8, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, ACL, Beth Mead, Catarina Macario, Janine Beckie, Katie Rood, Leah Williamson, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Savannah McCarthy, Vivianne Miedema
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Excitement is in the air as the Women’s World Cup is just over six weeks away, but many of the sport’s biggest stars will be missing out due to ACL injuries, which have reached a crisis level in women’s soccer. More studies on female athletes are needed (in fact, that’s one of the main problems in addressing the crisis) but …
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