ALL POSTS TAGGED "Women's Soccer" - Page 9
Leagues: EPL
/ 405 days agoUS investors eye WSL amid EPL refusal of $30m relaunch costs
US private equity groups are allegedly considering acquiring the Women's Super League in preparation for the league's rebirth in season 2024-25. The WSL is at a turning point just as interest in women's soccer is at an all-time high. Once this season concludes, the Football Association (FA) said it will no longer oversee either of […]
Leagues: NWSL
/ 416 days agoWrexham Women interested in playing against NWSL teams
Wrexham AFC Women would be interested in facing NWSL teams in friendlies in the United States if the opportunity presents itself in the future, a club executive told World Soccer Talk. "We would absolutely love to be able to do something like that," said Gemma Owen, Head of Women's Football Operations at Wrexham AFC. "Not […]
England
/ 427 days agoFamiliar face to coach Team GB at possible 2024 Olympics
If the Great Britain women's soccer team makes it to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sarina Wiegman will lead the squad. Wiegman is the head coach of the England Women's National Team. She is among the most-wanted coaches in the world. For example, the Netherlands men's squad included her in its list of potential coaches. Wiegman […]
UEFA
/ 433 days agoUEFA plans expansion to Women’s Champions League
There is growing concern that the Women's Champions League's current format is holding it back from reaching its full potential. Thus, UEFA and other influential parties are looking into the possibility of extending the tournament. The tournament structure changed for the 2021-22 season. UEFA added a Group Stage consisting of four groups of four teams […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 433 days agoPremier League to run Women’s Super League from 2024
Financial conflicts between Premier League teams and a relaunch of the Women's Super League next year might derail the initiative. According to the Daily Mail, the FA requested $31 million from Premier League teams. This can establish a new, more competitive league for the next 2024-25 season. So far, consensus has not been reached. The […]
Spain
/ 437 days agoSpain 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
/ 439 days agoNWSL 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
/ 439 days agoNWSL 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
/ 441 days agoWISL 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
/ 448 days agoBrazil 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
/ 459 days agoChief 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
/ 463 days agoRecommended 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
/ 463 days agoEngland 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
/ 467 days agoTelemundo 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
/ 468 days agoSpain, 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 […]