Tag Archives: European Women's Football

England stun the World Champions at Wembley

By Catherine MacKenzie (27/2/25) An energetic defensive performance and first half goal from Jess Park saw England beat Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League. England and Spain have a recent history that is difficult to ignore. In the 2022 Euros, the teams faced each other in the quarterfinals, where England came from behind toContinue reading “England stun the World Champions at Wembley”

Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win

Germany 1-2 Australia by Ben Gilby (28/10/24) Above: Australia celebrate after Kyra Cooney-Cross’s stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia. Australia produced a performance of grit, determination, and no little skill to pick themselves up off the floor from a nightmare start to claim a stunning win over Germany in Duisburg. After falling behind just five minutesContinue reading “Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win”

Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window

21/8/24 Above: Australia’s Steph Catley battles against Germany in the Olympic Games last month. The Matildas will get a chance in October to set the record straight. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/The Guardian. The Matildas will face Olympic Games Bronze Medallist, Germany, away in Duisburg during the October international window. Australia will spend this window in Europe,Continue reading “Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window”

Olympics Preview: Spain

by Morganna King (21/7/24) Above: The world champions are out to take another major title. Photo: Marcelo del Pozo. The Spanish women’s national team (nicknamed La Roja) have played a pivotal role in women’s football discussions in the past year or so. Whether that was due to their phenomenal 2023 World Cup win or becauseContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Spain”

Olympics Preview: Germany

Above: Germany are looking to threaten once more on the international stage. Photo: German Women’s National Team. by Genevieve Henry (18/7/24) Germany are a giant of women’s football; always hungry, dangerous, and ready to win. However, this Olympics, they may be even more formidable as they aim to get over their early World Cup exitContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Germany”

Who are the strongest nations so far?

With every nation at the World Cup having played at least one match now, Ben Carey considers who he believes are the most impressive teams to date (27/7/23) Above: Ary Borges celebrates her hat-trick in Brazil’s opening win over Panama. Photo: Sydney Morning Herald. The 2023 Women’s World Cup has kicked off in fashion withContinue reading “Who are the strongest nations so far?”

World Cup Preview: Germany

by Johnathan Stack (14/7/23) Above: Germany – lining up for another bid for World Cup glory. Photo: Her Football Hub. Germany, who hosted the 2011 tournament, will be a strong contender, and their coach, Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, has announced a strong squad for this summer’s tournament. Squad Goalkeepers: Anne-Katrin Berger, Merle Frohms, Stina Johannes. Defenders: Sara Doorsoun, MatinaContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Germany”

World Cup Preview: Italy

by Genevieve Henry (12/7/23) Above: Italy celebrate their qualification after edging out Switzerland for an automatic spot at the World Cup. Photo: FIFA. The Italian Women’s National Team, known as Le Azzure (The Blues) are a rising team in the world of women’s football. They have always been a steadily growing team on the EuropeanContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Italy”

World Cup Preview: Sweden

by Camilia Lane (10/7/23) Above: Sweden will be hoping for plenty of celebrations in July and August at the World Cup. Photo: Naomi Baker. Ranked third in the world, Sweden always seen to produce strong performances when a major tournament comes around. Peter Gerhardsson will manage the team for his sixth year after taking overContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Sweden”