by Blaise Ogutu (25/6/23) Above: Japan are aiming to make it through to the latter stages of this year’s tournament after disappointments last time out in France. Photo: brfootball. Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011, the Japan national team had considered dropping out of that year’s World Cup. Little did they know thatContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Japan”
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World Cup Preview: Spain
by Ben Carey Above: Spain enter the World Cup with a number of key players missing. Photo: FourFourTwo. Spain are a very complex team to preview for the World Cup. Technically speaking, they have one of the most fearsome lists of players of any nation in the world. However, due to internal politics, a largeContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Spain”
World Cup Preview: Nigeria
by Genevieve Henry (23/6/23) Above: Nigeria’s Super Falcons – ready to cause upsets at the World Cup. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria. Nigeria, known as the Super Falcons, are the best African team in history. Having won more African Cup of Nations titles than any other team, they have petered out somewhat in recent years, andContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Nigeria”
World Cup Preview: Republic of Ireland
by Ruby Vince (22/6/23). Above: The Republic of Ireland celebrate the playoff win over Scotland that secured their qualification for their first World Cup. Photo: FIFA. The continued development of the Republic of Ireland under Vera Pauw’s stewardship has led them to qualify for their first-ever World Cup this year. Squad A preliminary squad ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Republic of Ireland”
NWSL Preview: The Pizza derby sees Gotham FC host Chicago Red Stars
by Denise Duffy & Jonathon Hagger (22/6/23) Above: Chicago Red Stars will be all out to come together to defeat Gotham FC this weekend. Photo: IMAGN. Whether you like your pizza crust thick or thin, there is quality on both sides of the line in this matchup. Gotham FC and Chicago have their first re-matchContinue reading “NWSL Preview: The Pizza derby sees Gotham FC host Chicago Red Stars”
World Cup Preview: Canada
by Johnathan Stack (21/6/23) Above: The defending Olympic champions, Canada will be aiming to put off-field problems behind them to reach their potential in Australia. Photo: Canada Soccer. Olympic champions Canada will be looking to put off-field problems behind them as the 2015 hosts look to go build on their performance in Tokyo to goContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Canada”
World Cup Preview: Philippines
by Kris Goman (20/6/23) Above: The Philippines have come together and are now one of the rising stars of Asian women’s football. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The Philippines are an Asian team on the rise. They’ve recently beaten regional opponents including Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. They are made up of a team ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Philippines”
World Cup Preview: Norway
by Genevieve Henry (18/6/23) Above: Norway and Ada Hegerberg will be hoping for plenty to celebrate in the World Cup. Photo: The Guardian. The Norwegian women’s national team are one of the best in the history of women’s football. The Scandinavian powerhouse have dropped off in form in the last few years, but they willContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Norway”
World Cup Preview: New Zealand
by Jonathon Hagger (17/6/23) Above: New Zealand’s Football Ferns – co-hosts for the World Cup. Photo: Inside The Games. The New Zealand Football Ferns are a team in transition. Following the retirement of many long-standing high-quality players in the past few years, New Zealand Football has poured its energy into developing a sustainable player developmentContinue reading “World Cup Preview: New Zealand”
NWSL: Bats clash with the Purple Reign
Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger team up to provide an in-depth preview of this weekend’s NWSL match between Gotham FC and Racing Louisville (15/6/23). Above: Racing Louisville’s Thembi Kgatlana in action. Photo: Chris Hunphey/Louisville City FC. Welcome to halfway through the NWSL season where literally anything can happen. All twelve teams boast an array ofContinue reading “NWSL: Bats clash with the Purple Reign”
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