World Cup Winner Laia Codina Signs With Arsenal

Spain’s Laia Codina has signed with WSL side Arsenal, following her departure from childhood club Barcelona. The 23-year-old centre-back joined Barcelona at the age of 14, progressing through the ranks to the first-team squad. During her time at Barcelona Codina made 32 appearance, scoring 2 goals. She has a glittering resume having won 3 La Liga Titles, 2 UEFA Women’s …

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Japan and Spain advance to quarterfinals as Norway and Switzerland knocked out of World Cup

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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