D1 Arkema 2021/22 – Ins And Outs

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the consequences of the transfer window ahead of the new season of D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s topflight, which begins next week. The D1 Arkema championship for 2021/22 will start on August 27th and 28th 2021 with several changes in the team’s staff. This new campaign will see the D1 Arkema remain atContinue reading “D1 Arkema 2021/22 – Ins And Outs”

Changing of the Guard Complete in France

Olympique Lyonnais 0–0 Paris St. Germain By Ben Gilby Olympique Lyonnais’ domination of D1 Arkema is over after Paris St. Germain earned a point to ensure that they will win the championship for the first time in their history by beating mid table Dijon this coming Friday night. Lyon had to win to realistically retainContinue reading “Changing of the Guard Complete in France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the actions from Week Twenty-One of the D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s top flight. Le Havre won 1-0 at home against Paris FC. Le Havre’s goal scorer was Francisca Alejandra Lara Lara (34). In a game with nothing really riding on the outcome, Le Havre keep alive hopes to avoid finishingContinue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the actions from the twentieth week of action in D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s topflight. Soyaux won 1-0 at home against Fleury. Goal for Soyaux from Henriette Akaba (90). With this victory, Soyaux still have a chance to avoid relegation in D2; They are now 4 points ahead from Issy whichContinue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the actions from the sixteenth and seventeenth weeks of action in D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s top flight. Round Sixteen: The match between Issy and Paris FC was been cancelled due to Covid19. Reims won 2-1 at home against Le Havre. Goals from Sonia Ouchène (33) and Melissa Herrera (74) forContinue reading “The View From France”

Katriina Talaslahti: Living The Dream in Lyon

Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke exclusively to Olympique Lyonnais’ goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti about her career so far, what life is like at Lyon and her aims for the future. Katriina Talaslahti was born on September 21, 2000 in Espoo, Finland and is the third of three sisters. She is Finnish and started at small club close toContinue reading “Katriina Talaslahti: Living The Dream in Lyon”

Convincing Champions League Wins For Top Two Ahead of D1 “Decider”

Jean-Pierre Thiesset reports on the last game from the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League round of sixteen between Paris Saint Germain and Sparta Prague and on the second leg game in Copehagen where Brondby hosted Lyon Paris St. Germain 5–0 Sparta Prague on March 9, 2021: This game was supposed to be playedContinue reading “Convincing Champions League Wins For Top Two Ahead of D1 “Decider””

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the action from the fifteenth week of action in D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s top flight. Paris St. Germain won 4-0 at home against Issy. PSG are still league leaders, one point ahead of Lyon. Goals from Luana (12), Kadidiatou Diani (85, 87), and Marie-Antoinette Katoto (89). Issy was able to keep upContinue reading “The View From France”

Selma Bacha – Part of an Exciting New Generation in French Women’s Football

Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Olympique Lyonnais and France U20’s star Selma Bacha (22/2/21). Above: Selma Bacha in action for Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: Damien LG Selma Bacha was born on 9th November 2000 in Lyon. She is French of Algerian and Tunisian origin. She started her career with FC Gerland in Lyon at the ageContinue reading “Selma Bacha – Part of an Exciting New Generation in French Women’s Football”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset updates us on France’s international schedule and provides some important news from the Olympique Lyonnais club. After the withdrawal of Iceland team following that of Norway last week and the impossibility to find two other nations to compete with, the planned France tournament has been cancelled. The tournament will be replaced by two friendlyContinue reading “The View From France”