Good morning! Early today, FIFA awarded Brazil the 2027 Women’s World Cup. It’s counting on the tournament to boost women’s soccer in Brazil and across South America. In yesterday’s SA Confidential, Mike Woitalla writes about his recent trip to Rio de Janeiro, where he saw how poorly women’s soccer is treated at a match between […]
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Brazil still treats women’s soccer poorly. Why it needs to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup for that to change
The Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino game between two of Brazil’s most heralded soccer clubs kicked off on a Monday at 3 p.m.
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Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
Delegates meeting in Bangkok voted by 119 votes to 78 to send the 10th Women’s World Cup to the land of samba football.
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Tuesday AM: USA and Mexico pull out of race to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
Good morning! The 2027 Women’s World Cup won’t be coming to the United States. Monday’s announcement that the USA and Mexico have withdrawn their joint bid ends the possibility of the USA hosting or co-hosting five major soccer events in five years. No worries. There will still be plenty of opportunities for U.S. fans to […]
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USA and Mexico withdraw joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The shock decision comes as FIFA officials prepare to hold a vote at the global governing body’s Congress in Bangkok on May 17 to decide the 2027 hosts.
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Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated offense
The Australian Chelsea star previously played for Western New York Flash, Sky Blue FC and the Chicago Red Stars.
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‘Dream come true’ for Casey Phair
Angel City FC has signed the New Jersey product Casey Phair, who at 16 played for South Korea at the 2023 World Cup.
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USWNT players meet their new head coach
Emma Hayes with assistant Denise Reddy (left) has a busy end-of-the-year schedule at Chelsea, beginning with a top-of-the-standings clash against Arsenal in the WSL. Photo: Paul Terry/Sportimage/Cal Sport Media/ISI Photos * * * * * The December international window, which will feature two friendly matches against China, was supposed to the first chance for the […]
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What They're Saying: Chris Richards
“I know that when I’m coming here, it’s always good to get around these guys, but it’s also good to play with them and kind of use that as my outlet. It keeps me going through the month knowing that hopefully I’ll get a game or two with the national team.” — Crystal Palace defender Chris […]
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By the Numbers: Christine Sinclair
• Canadian Christine Sinclair, 40, has announced that she will retire from international soccer at the end of the year. She hopes to play one more season for the Portland Thorns. 327. Caps, second all-time behind Kristine Lilly with 354. 190. Goals, the most by any player at the international level. 24. Years played for […]