Alessia Russo eager to make ‘more amazing memories’ with best friend Ella Toone The England team-mates will be on opposing sides in the Women’s Super League next season. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
When did Carli Lloyd retire from the USWNT? Lloyd had a decorated and memorable career with the U.S. women's national team, but she has hung her cleats up. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2023
Alessia Russo admits Arsenal move took ‘weight off shoulders’ before World Cup The England striker Alessia Russo has said that having her transfer to Arsenal sorted before the Women’s World Cup lifted a ‘weight off my shoulders’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Women’s World Cup: Millie Bright to be fit for England opener vs Haiti England captain Millie Bright is on track to be fit for the Lionesses’ World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday. Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023
Vahe Gregorian: Kansas City’s own Vlatko Andonovski leads USWNT into an unprecedented World Cup quest Vlatko Andonovski left Skopje in North Macedonia for the United States on an inauspicious whim: to play indoor soccer, of which he knew nothing, in Wichita — about which he knew even less. Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023
Spain captain apologizes after haka video is criticized by indigenous Maori before Women's World Cup Spain Women’s Football team captain Ivana Andres apologized to Maori people for video mocking haka. She read statement of apology at powhiri ceremony & presented Spain shirt with Maori name for Palmerston North. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Ash Brazill embracing last hurrah at Netball World Cup Announcing her retirement from netball, veteran Ash Brazill is relishing playing in her first, and last, World Cup as part of the Diamonds squad in Cape Town. AAP · Jul 17, 2023
Afternoon Update: climate crisis hits as temperatures soar above 50C; Australian rescued after two months in Pacific; and a Women’s World Cup guide China and US meet to begin climate talks in Beijing to address a ‘challenge to all of humanity’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023
Path to Women’s World Cup glory: breaking down the Matildas’ possible route to the final Australia will have to beat several high-ranked teams if they are to lift the trophy, whether they top Group B or qualify in second place The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023
Matildas ready to get physical in Ireland WWC opener The Matildas are ready for whatever Ireland throw at them in their Women's World Cup opener, including if things get physical. AAP · Jul 17, 2023
Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer Inter Miami welcomed Lionel Messi, arguably the world's biggest soccer star, with a big hug from David Beckham and a pink No. 10 jersey The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
It will be surreal – Chloe Mustaki cannot believe she will play at a World Cup Republic of Ireland face Australia first up. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
Republic of Ireland ready to bounce back after dramatic World Cup warm-up clash The World Cup warm-up against Colombia in Brisbane was abandoned after 20 minutes. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
Football Australia boss criticises Fifa ban on rainbow armbands at Women’s World Cup James Johnson expresses disappointment at Fifa’s refusal to allow players to wear rainbow armbands during the 2023 tournament The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023
AAP · Jul 17, 2023 Women's World Cup build-up just lukewarm in New Zealand The Women's World Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand but without the Matildas' pulling power, Kiwis are less enthused by the tournament.
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023 Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here's why better awareness and reporting are needed In the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field – such as the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – a blow to the breast can cause breast pain, swelling and bruising.
AAP · Jul 16, 2023 Sam Kerr primed to thrive under World Cup spotlight Matildas superstar Sam Kerr carries Australia's hopes at the Women's World Cup but there is an air of confidence that she can handle the pressure.
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2023 Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain free to play at World Cup after receiving three-match ban Retiring skipper to be available for Romania opener but will miss warm-up games against Italy, England and Samoa after misconduct charge
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023 Johnny Sexton free to captain Ireland at World Cup after getting three-match ban The 38-year-old was charged following Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup final defeat by La Rochelle.
The Conversation · Jul 16, 2023 Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women's World Cup is about to kick off The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off this Thursday night, the first football world cup hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Conversation · Jul 16, 2023 ‘Gorgeous goal getters’: 1970s media coverage of ‘soccerettes’ was filled with patronising sleaze In the lead-in to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, it is revealing to look back on the media coverage of women’s international soccer to measure how far attitudes have shifted for today’s Matildas.
The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2023 Canberra kids' 'once-in-a-lifetime' Women's World Cup honour On the sidelines of the Matildas opener will be four rising Canberra stars.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 16, 2023 Adamstown Rosebud girls to carry flags on World Cup field 'I think it will be a really great experience. I'm not nervous.'
The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2023 Kambah's own Matilda presents superstar Kerr's World Cup jersey The six-year-old likes Sam Kerr's famous backflips.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023 Keira Walsh: ‘Everyone’s going to love you or hate you. I had to learn that’ England midfielder Keira Walsh tells Suzanne Wrack about regaining her self-confidence, learning at Barcelona and why she feels like ‘just a girl from Rochdale’