Home » Sports » Page 18

Sports

Sporting Her articles

Courtesy: Canada Soccer

Canada thrives being underdogs and this summer’s World Cup will be not different.

Football, Sports, WWC 2023 / /

The reigning Olympic champions have been busy in the headlines and news media for their fight of equity pay with their federation. Gone unpaid throughout the entirety of 2022, followed by announced cuts at the start of the year, the Canucks have had to put multiple battles off the field demanding what they deserve, which […]

Canada thrives being underdogs and this summer’s World Cup will be not different. Read More »

The Matildas celebrate Steph Catley's penalty against Ireland in the Women's World Cup opening game.

Australia Defeat Ireland in Women’s World Cup Opening Game

Football, Sports, WWC 2023 / /

The Matildas celebrate Steph Catley’s penalty against Ireland in the Women’s World Cup opening game. Photo credit: The Matildas via Twitter. Co-hosts Australia got their Women’s World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they overcame a spirited display from tournament debutants Republic of Ireland in front of a record crowd at Stadium Australia

Australia Defeat Ireland in Women’s World Cup Opening Game Read More »

New Zealand win opener of the Fifa Women’s World Cup

Football, Sports, WWC 2023 / /

New Zealand celebrate their first Women’s World Cup match win. Photo credit: FIFA via Twitter. The FIFA Women’s World Cup has kicked off in style with the opener with New Zealand claiming the spoils. On what was a horrible day for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with the shooting in a downtown construction site, the game provided

New Zealand win opener of the Fifa Women’s World Cup Read More »

Eden Park.

FIFA WWC Guide: Eden Park – Tāmaki Makarau, Auckland

Football, Sports, WWC 2023 / /

Eden Park. Photo credit: Vincent Jones (All rights reserved). Eden Park – Tāmaki Makarau, Auckland Capacity – 50,000   Matches:  New Zealand vs Norway – Group A Norway vs Philippines – Group A Spain vs Zambia – Group C United States vs Vietnam – Group E Portugal vs United States –  Group E Italy vs

FIFA WWC Guide: Eden Park – Tāmaki Makarau, Auckland Read More »

Julia Grosso and Christine Sinclair - Canada.

Julia Grosso is ready to shine once more for Canada at the Women’s World Cup

Football, Sports, WWC 2023 / /

Julia Grosso and Christine Sinclair – Canada. Photo credit: FIFA via Twitter. Julia Grosso’s first ever international goal awarded Canada with gold at the Tokyo Olympics in a final penalty shootout against Sweden. Now headed to her second senior world cup, Grosso wants to contribute to adding another piece of silverware.  The 22 year old

Julia Grosso is ready to shine once more for Canada at the Women’s World Cup Read More »

Courtney Brosnan collects her FAI Women's International Player of the Year award.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ireland – Players to watch

Football, Sports, WWC 2023 / /

The Irish Women’s National Team had never qualified for a major tournament before this World Cup. This historic team is packed full of talent, with 14 players playing in England, four playing in the US, two in Scotland, one in Germany, and even two home-based players in the squad. Here I take a look a deeper look

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ireland – Players to watch Read More »

Japan Aims for Glory in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Events, Football, Sports, WWC 2023 / /

Over the years, football in Japan has experienced remarkable growth, with both the men’s and women’s teams gaining international recognition. The Japanese women’s national team, known as Nadeshiko Japan, has achieved notable success and established a formidable presence in women’s football. On the global stage, Japan has emerged as a formidable force. They secured the

Japan Aims for Glory in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Read More »

Dunedin Stadium will host six group games

FIFA WWC Guide: Ōtepoti Dunedin – Aotearoa’s wildlife capital

Football, Sports, WWC 2023 / /

Dunedin Stadium will host six group games. Photo credit: Damon Lillis. Kia ora! Nau mai haere mai ki Ōtepoti. Hello! Welcome to Dunedin. Ōtepoti is hosting six group stage games during the World Cup, and if you’re planning on visiting there are a plethora of activities to keep you occupied when you’re not at a

FIFA WWC Guide: Ōtepoti Dunedin – Aotearoa’s wildlife capital Read More »