by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (6/7/23) Above: France look to acclimatise for their trip to Australia for the World Cup. Photo: FFF. The France women’s national football team, nicknamed ‘Les Bleues’ (The Blue ones) will be looking to live up to their FIFA World Ranking of fifth to go deep into this year’s tournament. Squad French headContinue reading “World Cup Preview: France”
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World Cup Preview: Vietnam
by Genevieve Henry (5/7/23) Above: Vietnam celebrate after qualifying for their first World Cup after winning the play-offs at the Asian Cup last year. Photo: Tuoi Tre News. The Vietnamese Women’s National Team, also known as Những Nữ Chiến Binh Sao Vàng (Golden Star Women Warriors) are a vibrant team full of young talent andContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Vietnam”
World Cup Preview: Portugal
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (4/7/23) Above: World Cup debutants Portugal. Photo: Football Arroyo. Portugal, ranked 21 in the FIFA list, have made it to their first-ever World Cup. The Selecção das Quinas (corner selection) are out to make up for lost time by raising eyebrows with results in the tournament. Squad: Goalkeepers: Rute Costa (Benfica Lisbon,Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Portugal”
The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready
By Kieran Yap (3/7/23) Above: Alex Chidiac, who has been selected for her first World Cup. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For 23 players, it is a dream come true. The chance to play for Australia at a World Cup, and on home soil. When Tony Gustavsson unveiled his squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’sContinue reading “The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready”
World Cup Preview: Netherlands
by Kris Goman Above: The Netherlands will be tough opposition to crack during the World Cup – albeit without the talismanic Vivianne Miedama. Photo: Versus. Runners-up in France 2019 to add to their Euro 2017 title, but the present-day Netherlands squad are both post-Sarina Wiegman and without the injured Vivianne Miedema which makes life considerablyContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Netherlands”
World Cup Preview: United States of America
by Denise Duffy (2/7/23) Above: The USWNT are fully focused to win their third successive World Cup. Photo: Goal. Four stars on the shirts of the USA is all you need to know about the history of the US team at World Cups. Performance under pressure has been their winning formula. Always prepared, the UnitedContinue reading “World Cup Preview: United States of America”
Inside The Lionesses ahead of final friendly
Words by Aimee Logan, Exclusive photos by Madeleine Blount at St. George’s Park for Impetus (1/7/23). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman (left) and midfielder Georgia Stanway speak to the media yesterday ahead of today’s game with Portugal. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. Georgia Stanway is likely to make her 50th appearance for the LionessesContinue reading “Inside The Lionesses ahead of final friendly”
World Cup Preview: Haiti
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (1/7/23) Above: Haiti celebrate their first-ever qualification for the World Cup after coming through the inter-continental play-offs in New Zealand earlier this year. Photo: Batcheba Louis Twitter. Haiti, nicknamed ‘Les Grenadières’ (The Pomegranates) have qualified for their first-ever World Cup. Ranked by FIFA at 53 in the world, they are one ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Haiti”
World Cup Preview: China
by Genevieve Henry (30/6/23) Above: China lift the Asian Women’s Cup last year – their ninth triumph in the event which sealed their qualification for the World Cup. Photo: The Bridge. A team with a long history and a solid record against top opposition, the Asian champions will be looking to come out firing atContinue reading “World Cup Preview: China”
Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup
by Rebecca Hall (30/6/23) Above: The USA lift the World Cup in 2019. Despite this year’s tournament being bigger than ever and with more exposure, too many of the competing nations are having to fight for equality and fairness. Photo: PDA Football. With less than a month to go until the start of the Women’sContinue reading “Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup”
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