Spain appoints first-ever female head coach, Montse Tome
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has ushered in a new era for its senior women’s soccer team with the appointment of Montse Tome as the head coach. Montse Tome’s appointment is historic as she becomes the first woman to hold the head coach role for the Spanish women’s national soccer team. The decision came just hours before Tome’s appointment, marking …
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RFEF Interim President Issues Public Apology For Luis Rubiales’ Actions, Fires Coach After Controversy
Gina Bagnulo The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has released a statement apologising for the actions of ex- RFEF President, Luis Rubiales, following the meeting held between the president and senior club employees today. Pedro Rocha, the RFEF Interim President, penned a two-page apology letter on behalf of the RFEF, stating that “The RFEF wants to convey to society as a …
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Luis Rubiales Refuses To Resign As Spanish Football Federation President
Photo Credit: Getty Images *Trigger Warning: This Article Contains Mentions of Sexual Harassment As of today, August 25, it was rumored that Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales would resign his position, following backlash after he kissed Spanish player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, without her consent on August 20. Rubiales claimed the kiss was a normal celebration following Spain …
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World Cup Winner Esther González Signs With NJ/NY Gotham FC
NJ/NY Gotham FC have announced the signing of World Cup Winner Esther González. The 30-year-old striker has signed a 2 year contract until 2025, with the option of a 1 year extension. “I am excited and honored to join Gotham FC, one of the top clubs in the NWSL,” González said. “As I continue my journey in football, I look …
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A Record Breaking World Cup
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Shannon O'Connor
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August 22, 2023
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Soccer
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Australia WNT, Chloe Kelly, Ireland WNT, Jamaica, Japan WNT, Katie Mccabe, Linda Caicedo, Lionesses, Matildas, Morocco WNT, Sam Kerr, South Africa, South Africa WNT, Spain WNT, Sweden WNT
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Photo credit: Rachel Bach/By The White Line This years 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has seen historical moments, drama, broken records and incredible shows of athleticism. Here are 20 Record Breaking Moments (in no particular order): It was the first Women’s World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere and the first senior FIFA tournament (men and women) to …
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Glory and Heartbreak: Olga Carmona Learns Of Father’s Passing After World Cup Final
Olga Carmona, defender and captain of the Spanish Women’s National Team, scored the only goal of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final against England in the 29 minute. In celebration, Carmona lifted her jersey revealing a shirt beneath it that read “MERCHI” in black marker. The message on the shirt was blurry on the live broadcast and people were unsure …
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Sweden defeat Australia to claim third place at Women’s World Cup
It wasn’t the fairytale ending Australia hoped for, but the co-host nation’s 2-0 defeat by Sweden in the third place playoff still secured them their best-ever World Cup finish. Fridolina Rolfo’s penalty in the 30th minute (awarded by VAR) and captain Kosovare Asllani’s 62nd minute goal secured victory and familiar bronze medals for Sweden — they have previously finished in …
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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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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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