Women's Soccer
Watch: Brazilian Player Has A Macaw Land On Her Head During Training
An unreal scene took place during a training session for the Brazil women’s national team when a macaw landed on the head of defender Bruna Benites. No, it was not during a match despite nearly every sports media outlet saying so.
A parrot paused play during a Brazil Women's soccer match after landing on a player's head @ESPNFC
(via brunabenites/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/29IunR95rI
We’re Still Trying To Figure Out How Ashlyn Harris Kept This Out
The North Carolina Courage won a seven-goal thriller last week. Back on CBS this week, the 2019 NWSL champs just couldn’t find a way past USWNT keeper Ashlyn Harris.
The Orlando Pride, playing in their first match of 2020, held the Courage to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the NWSL Fall Series, with Harris and the Pride defense coming up big to deny North Carolina’s potent offense.
Lame-Duck Underachiever Phil Neville Still Wants To Coach In Olympics
England women's soccer head coach Phil Neville says he hopes to lead the British team at the Tokyo Olympics next year and expects the Football Association (FA) to decide shortly as to whether he will be handed the reins.
USWNT Stars Mourn Loss Of Women’s Rights Hero RBG, A Noted USWNT Fan
In March of 2019, USWNT players celebrated Women’s History Month by wearing the names of inspirational women on their jerseys for a SheBelieves Cup match against England. One of the most prominent names was on Becky Sauerbrunn’s back, three simple letters that mean so much to so many: RBG.
FIFA 21’s Top-Rated Women Show EA Sports Hasn’t Watched Any WoSo This Year
Every year, a lot is made of the new FIFA ratings. Most of the focus is on the men’s players, with FUT becoming a cash cow for EA Sports. But taking one look at the FIFA 21 women's ratings makes it clear no one at EA watches much women’s soccer. Even the top-rated player agrees she’s not the best right now.
Nike Releases New Matildas Shirt, Only Makes It Available In Men’s Sizes
Australia's women's soccer team, the Matildas, apologised on Friday after it emerged that their replica away kit was not on sale in female sizes.
The new kit, made by Nike of 100 percent recycled polyester from plastic bottles, was unveiled earlier alongside the men's home and away jerseys but fans soon noted that only the women's gold home shirt was available for purchase online.
Our new @nike kit is now available to purchase
Copa Libertadores Makes History With First Female Refs — But Not By Choice
BUENOS AIRES — The Copa Libertadores made history on Thursday with its first female officials, drafted in at the last minute to officiate in two matches after the scheduled officials tested positive for COVID-19.
Four Brazilians were among those named to run the Racing v Nacional game in Buenos Aires but they tested positive and were replaced by two Chileans and two Argentines, one of whom was assistant referee Mariana de Almeida.
The situation was repeated in the match between Argentine side Defensa y Justicia and Ecuadorean club Delfin.
The Top 5 Plays Of The NWSL Fall Series So Far
The rumors aren’t true, the NWSL is definitely not dead. Although many familiar faces have decided to take their talents overseas, the NWSL Fall Series is heading into its third weekend of games and the highlight reel is growing.
Manchester United Captain Tests Positive For Covid-19, Withdrawn From England Camp
Manchester United women's captain Katie Zelem has been withdrawn from England's training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, the FA said on Wednesday.
Zelem, 24, was named in coach Phil Neville's 30-player squad last week for the Lionesses' training camp at St George's Park.
The FA and the club said the midfielder will now self-isolate for 10 days as per the health protocol.