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Spain

/ 400 days ago

Spain FA President Luis Rubiales resigns following Hermoso kiss

Harsh criticism and related suspensions have led to Luis Rubiales, the President of the Football Association in Spain, resigning from his post. Rubiales notoriously kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup. Despite widespread requests for his resignation, Rubiales protested what he called a "social assassination" from critics. On Sunday, […]

American Soccer

/ 402 days ago

NWSL to announce new TV rights deal by end of year

The National Women's Soccer League is set to reveal their next media rights deal within the coming months. CBS Sports currently holds the exclusive broadcasting rights to air NWSL matches. Matches can also, however, be available to watch on their sister company Paramount+ as well. CBS Sports previously signed a three-year deal to broadcast NWSL […]

American Soccer

/ 402 days ago

NWSL sets attendance record with month still left of season

The National Women's Soccer League officially surpassed one million fans for the 2023 season on Friday night. A matchup between Kansas City Current and Angel City FC was watching by 11,827 supporters in the stands. This fixture helped set a new record of overall league attendance for the league. “Few metrics more clearly demonstrate the […]

Leagues: WISL

/ 404 days ago

WISL women's pro D2 league to debut in 2024

The American women's professional soccer league pyramid is set to expand with the 2024 launch of WISL. The Women's Independent Soccer League (WISL) today announced that it has officially applied for Division II sanctioning with the US Soccer Federation (USSF). Initially announced back in April of 2021, WISL (whimsically pronounced as "whistle") has fallen off […]

Brazil

/ 411 days ago

Brazil take bold action regarding women's coach Pia Sundhage

Several international federations replaced managers after the Women's World Cup, and Brazil joined that list by sacking Pia Sundhage following the team's worst-ever result. Starting in July of 2019, the Swedish coach has been in charge of a team that has players like Marta. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) was widely anticipated to fire her […]

Spain

/ 422 days ago

Chief of Spain FA takes focus for bizarre World Cup moment

Luis Rubiales, the chief of the Spain FA, had a bizarre method of celebration following the women's team winning the World Cup on Sunday. As the squad accepted their medals and met the Queen and Princess of Spain, Rubiales was there to greet each of the players. In addition to shaking their hands and hugging […]

United States

/ 426 days ago

Recommended US venues to co-host the 2027 Women's World Cup

The next five years are going to be the biggest in American soccer history. Numerous high-level international tournaments are coming to the United States. In 2024, the Copa America returns to these shores after eight years away. The revamped Club World Cup is coming the following year. However, the two biggest sporting events coming to […]

Australia

/ 426 days ago

England reach Women's World Cup final to face Spain

England advanced to the Women's World Cup final by beating co-hosts Australia early Wednesday. In what was a road match, the Lionesses endured a tough atmosphere to qualify for their first-ever final in tournament history. They will now set up a title match with a formidable Spain team that knocked off Sweden on Tuesday. Teams […]

Live Streaming

/ 430 days ago

Telemundo breaks viewership record in Spain-Netherlands match

Telemundo, and their broadcasting partners, have reported impressive audience viewership for a Women's World Cup match involving Spain and the Netherlands. Friday's fixture between the two European powerhouses drew 968,000 viewers across their streaming platforms. This includes Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo. It is now the most-watched Women's World Cup quarterfinal in Spanish-language history in the United […]

Spain

/ 431 days ago

Spain, Sweden win in Women's World Cup quarterfinals

Spain and Sweden have both booked their places in the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The Spanish side endured a late comeback from the Netherlands to advance through the Women's World Cup quarterfinals. Sweden, on the other hand, were quite comfortable in their victory over Japan. The wins by the two European teams […]

Manchester City

/ 434 days ago

Old Trafford to host WSL Manchester derby for first time

For the first time, Manchester United will host Manchester City in a Women's Super League (WSL) Manchester Derby fixture at Old Trafford this season. The match is set the be the first time the two teams face off at the historic arena in the history of their women's clubs. The game will take place on […]

Colombia

/ 434 days ago

Colombia through to first WWC quarterfinals, France faces hosts

Colombia and France both won their round of 16 clashes to advance to the 2023 Women's World Cup quarterfinals. For France, it is the fourth-straight tournament that it reached the last eight of the competition. However, this is now Colombia's most successful tournament, as it is in this stage for the first time. The South […]

FOX Sports

/ 437 days ago

FOX reveals commentators for Women's World Cup round of 16

FOX Sports continues their coverage of the Women's World Cup from Australia and New Zealand. The broadcasting giant has unveiled their complete list of commentator pairing for the round of 16 games at the 2023 Women's World Cup. FOX Sports network is currently the English-language home of the tournament here in the United States. Telemundo, […]

Australia

/ 437 days ago

Stats show 2023 Women's World Cup is breaking records

Encouraging statistics surrounding the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand are starting to emerge. Although the tournament is only about halfway complete, it is already breaking records. This includes both the attendance at the matches and on television screens worldwide. Co-hosts both breaking Women's World Cup attendance records FIFA is reporting that, […]

Japan

/ 437 days ago

Japan, Spain advance to Women's World Cup quarterfinals

Japan and Spain have become the first teams to book their places in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The two sides previously qualified for the knockout round after finishing first and second respectively in Group C. Japan took care of Norway on Saturday in a evenly matched fixture. Spain, on the other hand, […]