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New Zealand Ferns Dominate Vietnam in Pre-World Cup Friendly

New Zealand celebrate their win against Vietnam in July. Photo credit: FIFA WWC via Twitter. The New Zealand Ferns have beaten Vietnam 2-0, in a pre world cup friendly at McLean Park, Napier. On a chilly night in Napier, with a crowd of around 6500, they were treated to a quality game of football. There […]

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Katie McCabe celebrates Ireland qualification October 2022

Katie McCabe to captain Republic of Ireland in their first World Cup

McCabe celebrates Ireland’s World Cup Qualification. Photo Credit: FIFA Leading out the Irish as they make their debut in the Women’s World Cup, is one of Ireland’s most celebrated sport’s stars, Katie McCabe. Originally from Kilnamanagh, South Dublin, McCabe is already an established player amongst the squad, with 73 caps to her name and plenty more

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Hayley Raso celebrating her goal for Manchester City.

Hayley Raso Moves to Real Madrid: Igniting New Possibilities for the Club

Hayley Raso celebrating her goal for Manchester City. Photo credit: Manchester City Women via Twitter. After spending two years at Manchester City, Hayley Raso is now embarking on a new adventure, joining Real Madrid in La Liga F. This move marks the end of her three-year stint in the Women’s Super League (WSL), where she

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The Copper Queens are raring to go for their first Women's World Cup.

Can Zambia ‘The Copper Queens’ go all the way in their first Women’s World Cup?

The Copper Queens are raring to go for their first Women’s World Cup. Photo credit: Zambia WNT via Twitter. Zambia have qualified for a FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. They’ve been on a hot streak since qualifying for the 2020 Olympics, and look better and better all the time. Head

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Mary Earps and Leah Williamson celebrating their victory against Sweden.

2023 Women’s World Cup: England’s Key Players

England’s 23-player squad features some stalwarts of the Lionesses mixed with plenty of players experiencing their first World Cup or even major tournament. Here are five players to look out for. Mary Earps England’s number one, Mary Earps has some of the safest hands in the world. The past 12-months have been transformative for the

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Republic of Ireland 2023 Women’s World Cup squad

Republic of Ireland Women coming together before the game. Photo Credit: FAI The Republic of Ireland Women’s World Cup squad announcement for the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand took place on Wednesday, June 28th. After a provisional squad of 31 players took part in a training camp, Ireland manager Vera Pauw narrowed

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Lotte Wubben-Moy playing for North Carolina, 2019.

How American Universities are paving the way for young athletes

England is home to some of the top ballers in the world. The likes of Lucy Bronze, Demi Stokes, Rachel Daly, the list goes on. But something else unites many of these players, a third in fact. Just like Jess Bharma from Bend it like Beckham, they have turned down offers of pro contracts in

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Naomi Girma with a young San Diego Wave fan.

Naomi Girma Is Ready To Take The World Cup By Storm

It’s been a whirlwind few years for Naomi Girma. The former Stanford Cardinal has gone from competing in high school soccer, with the California based Pioneer High School, to the FIFA World Cup in just 5 years. It’s the stuff of dreams. Born in San Jose, CA, in June 2000 to Ethiopian migrants, Girma was, and is, seemingly

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Kyle Walker and Jill Scott to Jost Lionesses: Down Under, connected by EE for the Women's World Cup.

Jill Scott returns to Australia as hosts of Lionesses: Down Under

For the first time since being crowned ‘Queen of the Jungle’, former England international Jill Scott MBE will be returning to Australia in July as co-host of Lionesses: Down Under, connected by EE, alongside TV presenter and media personality Kyle Walker. Scott, who was capped 161 times by England and was part of the squad that won

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