All-Encompassing Womens Soccer Thread

[John Price]

USWNT to face rivals Sweden at Tokyo Olympics

The United States women's national team have been drawn against old rivals Sweden as well as Australia and New Zealand in Group G for the Tokyo Olympic football tournament, it was announced on Wednesday.
Great Britain will face Canada and Chile as well as hosts Japan in Group E, while European champions Netherlands were drawn against Brazil, China and Zambia in Group F.

 

[kingsboy11]

Dang that's a really tough group for the Americans. Although I suspect it'll be great motivation for them after getting embarrassed by Sweden in the last Olympics

 

[John Price]

I think the theme of the 2020-21 NWSL offseason is the strong financial backing the league is getting from high-profile individuals. As stated in this thread Osaka has invested in the Carolina club and Serena (as well as multiple high profile Hollywood actors) have invested in Angel Club FC. Now Ovechkin is investing in the Spirit alongside other high profile DC political figures and TV hosts.

There was a women's soccer league before the NWSL. It was called the WUSA. Mia Hamm played on the Washington Freedom. The league folded after reporting operating losses of nearly 100 million.

In comparison, the NWSL is doing very well airing games on CBS, getting high profile investors to buy into teams, and increasing sponsorships. The league is also expanding to LA and Louisville. I think the league has a bright future with more solid financial backing and Ovechkin's investment is just one of a long list of high profile backers who will hopefully help front this league for years to come.

 

[bluesfan94]

Dang that's a really tough group for the Americans. Although I suspect it'll be great motivation for them after getting embarrassed by Sweden in the last Olympics

To be fair, every group is tough. That's just the nature of the women's olympics these days.

 

[John Price]

 

[John Price]

USL to launch lower-division women's soccer league in 2022

 

[robertmac43]

Canada has announced their roster. Some big omissions such as Huitema and Sophie Schmidt.

 

[Eye of Ra]

top 10 right now, if we gonna go after fifa ranking.¨

Rank	Change	Team	Points
1		United States	2200.39
2		Germany	2089.23
3	1	Netherlands	2038.61
4	1	France	2029.93
5		Sweden	2016.63
6		England	1973.98
7	1	Brazil	1970.72
8		Canada	1967.72
9	2	Australia	1950.59
10		North Korea	1940

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[kingsboy11]

US roster is out. Not a whole lot of surprises that its mostly a veteran roster. Really happy that Kristie Mewis made the roster, she really earned it. I think the only spot I'm a bit disappointed in is no Midge Purce. Tobin Heath hasn't played in months, but I guess Vlatko figures if Press is going to start Heath would be a great option off the bench

 

[koyvoo]

top 10 right now, if we gonna go after fifa ranking.¨

Rank	Change	Team	Points
1		United States	2200.39
2		Germany	2089.23
3	1	Netherlands	2038.61
4	1	France	2029.93
5		Sweden	2016.63
6		England	1973.98
7	1	Brazil	1970.72
8		Canada	1967.72
9	2	Australia	1950.59
10		North Korea	1940

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When was the last time the Americans weren’t the top rank?

 

[Eye of Ra]

When was the last time the Americans weren’t the top rank?

yep.

but more nations gets better and better.

 

[Eye of Ra]

I think we have a pretty strong team. Sweden won silver in 2016 Olympics.

Head coach: Peter Gerhardsson

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
	GK	Jennifer Falk	26 April 1993 (aged 28)	8	0	Häcken
	GK	Hedvig Lindahl	29 April 1983 (aged 38)	172	0	Atlético Madrid
	DF	Jonna Andersson	2 January 1993 (aged 28)	56	1	Chelsea
	DF	Nathalie Björn	4 May 1997 (aged 24)	26	4	Rosengård
	DF	Magdalena Eriksson	8 September 1993 (aged 27)	70	8	Chelsea
	DF	Hanna Glas	16 April 1993 (aged 28)	42	0	Bayern Munich
	DF	Amanda Ilestedt	17 January 1993 (aged 28)	41	4	Bayern Munich
	DF	Emma Kullberg	25 September 1991 (aged 29)	6	0	Häcken
	MF	Filippa Angeldal	14 July 1997 (aged 24)	11	4	Häcken
	MF	Hanna Bennison	16 October 2002 (aged 18)	8	0	Rosengård
	MF	Olivia Schough	11 March 1991 (aged 30)	83	11	Rosengård
	MF	Caroline Seger	19 March 1985 (aged 36)	215	29	Rosengård
	FW	Kosovare Asllani	29 July 1989 (aged 31)	148	38	Real Madrid
	FW	Stina Blackstenius	5 February 1996 (aged 25)	64	17	Häcken
	FW	Lina Hurtig	5 September 1995 (aged 25)	38	12	Juventus
	FW	Sofia Jakobsson	23 April 1990 (aged 31)	123	23	Real Madrid
	FW	Madelen Janogy	12 November 1995 (aged 25)	17	4	Hammarby
	FW	Fridolina Rolfö	24 November 1993 (aged 27)	50	14	VfL Wolfsburg

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reserves

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
	GK	Zećira Mušović	26 May 1996 (aged 25)	5	0	Chelsea
	MF	Julia Roddar	16 February 1992 (aged 29)	9	0	Washington Spirit
	FW	Anna Anvegård	10 May 1997 (aged 24)	19	8	Rosengård
	FW	Rebecka Blomqvist	24 July 1997 (aged 23)	8	1	VfL Wolfsburg

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[robertmac43]

DAZN announced today they will begin carrying the Women's Champions League which is a great move on their part. Should be great at getting more eyes on the club game as well.

 

[John Price]

 

[robertmac43]

Canada verse Brazil next up....Excited for the game, not the 4 am EST starting time.

 

[koyvoo]

 

[John Price]

Congrats on your first win over the US in 20 years.

 

[Juve]

I didn't bother waking up early because I didn't think we could win. I woke up, checked my phone, saw what time it was, scrolled through my notifications and the shock kicked in.

 

[YNWA14]

I didn't bother waking up early because I didn't think we could win. I woke up, checked my phone, saw what time it was, scrolled through my notifications and the shock kicked in.

Didn't think the US should have gotten past the Netherlands but didn't think the Canadian women would have the best chance here; so happy to see that they knocked that team out. So happy for the Canadian women.

 

[YNWA14]

Congrats on your first win over the US in 20 years.

 

[robertmac43]

Exciting times. Cannot wait for the finals!

 

[NyQuil]

Congrats on your first win over the US in 20 years.

I think most Canadians think we probably should have won in 2012 so it’s definitely satisfying.

 

[canucksfan]

Awesome for Sinclair

 

[koyvoo]

I think most Canadians think we probably should have won in 2012 so it’s definitely satisfying.

2012, amongst others. The worst part, is that fans of the US women’s national team are complaining about a questionable penalty. The US women’s national is the team that consistently received more favourable officiating than even Barcelona and Madrid.

 

[kingsboy11]

I personally didn't think it was a penalty and thought it was a bit harsh, but if I'm being completely honest this team didn't deserve to win this year anyways. They played horrific football from minute 1 in this tournament and got what they deserved. There was something off about this team. All the games leading up to it they looked unstoppable and then Sweden just crushed all their spirit.