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The US women’s national soccer team will defend its title as world champions this summer at the FIFA Women‘s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand. The tournament will also mark the first time the US Women’s National Team will play with equal pay to the US Men’s National Team. This watershed moment was a goal of rɘ―inc, the lifestyle brand co-founded by USWNT members Tobin Heath, Christen Press and Megan Rapinoe and former member Meghan Klingenberg.

Pentagram has continued its ongoing collaboration with rɘ―inc with its latest collection, Written in the Stars, inspired by the World Cup and the trailblazing members of the USWNT. The campaign celebrates athletes, artists and activists who are making a constellation of change, illuminating the path forward, and finding their destiny. (And when teams win the World Cup, they receive a badge with stars—can the two-time US champions get their third star?)

The branding reimagines the rɘ―inc logo as a constellation, playing off the hyphen in the mark with a network of lines that are used to build different graphics. These include a “2023” that links the brand’s guiding principles—activism, reinvention, defying expectations, and more—in an interconnected system that visualizes equity and unity, and a group of great players globally coming together as one.

A new insignia mirrors the logo with the games’ location flipped upside down, a play on Down Under. The collection also features a variety of interpretations on the starry theme in collabs with independent designers and makers like Ryoko Rain, UN/DN, USSF, Bkr and Storied Hats.

The Pentagram team curated a special color palette for the line, giving each color a playful name that ties into women’s soccer, like “Mrs. Graham’s Green,” a tribute to Helen Graham Matthews, who founded one of the first female soccer teams in 1881; “Ranger Rose,” after Beverly Ranger, the Jamaican former footballer who helped grow the game in Germany; and “Allez Gold,” a play on the French yell for “go,” and the USWNT win at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, where the crowds also chanted “equal pay!”

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trustherkindheart · 2 years

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Watershed moment for Women's Football in the UK. I know I'm far from the first person to say it but this really is their '99 World Cup

#euros #womens euros #woso #engwnt #lionesses #uswnt

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calciopics · 2 years

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When Megan Rapinoe met Ada Hegerberg: ‘Euro 2022? Everyone was late to the party’

The Ballon d’Or winners come together to discuss England’s Euros triumph, next year’s World Cup and their teams’ sorority

It’s been three years since Olympique Lyonnais acquired a majority stake in Seattle-based NWSL club Reign FC, forging an international sisterhood between women’s clubs unlike any model in professional sports.

The partnership has brought some of the world’s best known players into the same organizational stable, including Lyon’s Ada Hegerberg (who won the Ballon d’Or in 2018) and OL Reign’s Megan Rapinoe (who claimed the trophy in 2019). Ahead of their clubs’ joint US tour, Rapinoe and Hegerberg sat down for an exclusive conversation with the Guardian to discuss their teams’ unique sorority, their impressions of England’s epochal Euro 2022 triumph and their hopes for next year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

What were your thoughts on Euro 2022 and how it seemed to penetrate English culture, not unlike the 1999 World Cup in the United States?

Megan Rapinoe: My overarching feeling was like, everyone’s late to the party. This is not surprising to me at all. I feel like I’ve known that the level of play was going to be that [high]. I knew that the European teams, especially in the last five years with the rise of the club game, have been sensational. Of course this was going to be how it was going to go. We literally grow gardens out of cement every single time. Tell me one women’s tournament in the last 15 years that hasn’t exceeded expectations. Part of it is like: “Welcome, everybody, to the party. You’re extremely fucking late, but fine.” And I feel proud about that. Ada should feel the same and all the women’s players should feel the same because we did this. We did this. We put this into motion through literally sheer will, while also being the best players in the world.

The way that the English players held themselves in this tournament, they just embraced the moment fully and didn’t fall into the narrative or didn’t allow themselves to be stressed out about it. You could just tell they stepped into themselves. And it’s yet another data point, justification, reason, a clear picture of why investing in women’s football is good business, first and foremost. It’s a proper money-making opportunity.

So I feel so many different emotions. Just being as old as I am, it’s hard not to be jaded by some of this stuff, but progress moves at the speed that it does and I think being able to build on this is huge. And I’m just hoping that all of the main stakeholders can really take a look in the mirror and understand that it’s been them that’s been holding the game back, it’s not been us. I feel incredibly proud. I think all of the supporters should feel incredibly proud. I think this is a total watershed moment, this whole year, going from Champions League to what Barcelona did [setting multiple world attendance records].

While the US women’s national team routinely draws large crowds, the NWSL has failed to capture the same audience. What is the next step for growing the club game in the United States to what we’ve been seeing lately in Europe?

Rapinoe: It has to come from a place of investment. It can’t just be a charity thing. That’s sort of willfully naive at this point. I think we’ve proven time and time again – whether it’s in the club game, in the international game, in friendlies and Euros and Champions League, whatever – it’s good business to invest in women’s football. And it’s also the right thing to do, but I think before it’s the right thing to do, it’s good business. We shouldn’t be trying to copy every single thing that men’s sports has, and I think that’s obviously a really easy trap to fall into. But I think when you actually invest in women’s sports: the energy is there, the culture around it is there, the fandom is there, but if I can’t figure out how to find the [video] stream … nobody is going to watch the game.

So it’s investing around the streaming services, investing around the front offices, investing around the facilities for the players, the stadiums for the players, ticketing, marketing, all of that. That’s the only thing that’s missing. The players and the product on the field have never been missing. It’s just that we’ve been neglected and under-financed and under-invested in forever. Lyon’s a perfect example. Champions of Europe a million times, champions of France a million times. You have that success and now coupling that with maybe a sea change in the culture, especially after the World Cup in France, you’re seeing obviously massive returns. The Euros were just sensational, Champions League this year was absolutely sensational and you’re seeing bigger attendances around the world.

There is this unmistakable sense of momentum coming out of the Euros straight into a World Cup year. Aside from lifting the trophy, what would you most like to see out of next year’s tournament?

Ada Hegerberg: I keep on scratching my head after every big tournament. You have the World Cup, you have the Euros and then we get back to club and then it’s like the whole momentum just fades away. And I think that’s a huge problem. Like I’m a player in Europe, obviously, and I’ve seen what’s been happening here and – it’s like Megan mentioned earlier – every tournament has been a success in terms of interest from your home country, on a world basis, the coverage. You have this insane momentum and then you have all these best players going back to their clubs and it’s like you kind of lose this momentum. And I think it’s a shame.

Dazn did an incredible job with the Champions League this year. You had some pretty powerful coverage. People actually got a good platform to see all of the best games. But the problem is our home leagues, basically. I feel like England, they’re very good at selling their league. They’re very good at marketing their league, but the other leagues, we’ve got to step up. The federations are in control of these leagues and they have a huge job to do in order to lift the whole product, with the clubs obviously, and kind of shake it up a little bit and start selling the leagues, start selling good football matches where you actually have the best players playing every weekend. And that’s the next step, especially in Europe. You have to get the momentum up the whole year round.

Rapinoe: The only thing I would say about the World Cup next year, I would love to see the ball not be dropped. It’s absurd if it’s dropped again. That’s from the major stakeholders. That’s Uefa, that’s the federations, that’s Fifa, that’s Gianni [Infantino], specifically. It’s the Australian federation, everything. We know now that if you invest in this World Cup, it’s going to work. It’s just not even a fucking question. I would love to see people stop saying: Wow, I think we have something here! This is insane if you don’t invest in it. Whether that’s people are producing content or streaming services or sponsors or whatever it is.

It’s like a literal gold mine and I just don’t understand. I mean, I do understand: it’s sexism and patriarchy. The major stakeholders, most all of them are men and white men. Them being able to stand up and say: “You know what, like we got it wrong. We’ve been getting it wrong. We’ve been sexist.” Because that’s really what it is. We haven’t invested despite all of the key metrics pointing that this would be an incredible [return on investment].

You need to invest in the infrastructure around women’s sports, whether that’s streaming, branding, marketing, journalism, all of the things that help prop it up. I mean the men’s game, everybody talks about it all the time. I don’t want to know as much about LeBron James as I do, but I can’t not, because it’s in my face all the time. I’m sure in European football, with Canal+ and BBC Sport and all that, you probably don’t want to know as much about Jack Grealish as you do, but you’re going to anyway, because you can’t get him out of your mind. Stuff like that is really important.

Hegerberg: This kind of coverage will help change the mentalities, will help raise a completely different generation into training different, training smarter, to put the same demands to six-year-old girls that you do with six-year-old boys, for example. I wish that we were taken as seriously as boys when we started playing. And I think that has a huge impact on the level and long term as well, because I think that the game only can get better. The way the girls read the game, technically, we’ve seen that it’s been a huge change in the tempo and physically. Changing mentalities with having better coverage and investment, it will also have a huge impact on the next generation and how they play in 15 years, and I think that’s very important because we’re here to also raise the level year in and year out.

You mention the quality of European sides, Megan. How is the US women’s system planning on keeping up with Europe when they’re so clearly on America’s heels?

Rapinoe: The game is growing exponentially every year. It’s a huge challenge for us. I think the football being played at the Euros was the best football in the world that we’ve seen ever. I don’t think that’s even a question. It’s a huge challenge for us. We do know how to win. We do have a winning culture here. We know what we’re up against. So I think, for me, honestly, it’s exciting. It’s exciting that so many teams are so much better. It’s exciting that the level of competition is what it is. I think that brings out the best in everyone. But yeah, we’ve got a tall order to keep not only obviously our No 1 standing but to keep ourselves world champions. I’m excited for it. I think if you’re not pushed and you’re not challenged and you’re not shitting yourself a little bit, like what’s the point?

(Bryan Armen Graham by The Guardian)

#women's football #Megan Anna Rapinoe #Megan Rapinoe #Ada Hegerberg #The Guardian #Bryan Armen Graham #football #fussball #fußball #foot #fodbod #futbol #futebol #soccer #calcio

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mahashankh · 9 months

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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 │ World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 │ World Cup FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is the 20th FIFA Women's World Cup, the quadrennial international women's football world championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It will be held in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August 2023. FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Winner List Of Fifa World Cup FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international football tournament in the world The following 32 teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Revenue From Fifa World Cup This will be the first time that the FIFA Women's World Cup has been held in two confederations simultaneously. It is also the first time that the tournament will be held in Oceania, and the first time that it will be held in a country in the Southern Hemisphere.

FIFA Women's World Cup A total of 32 teams will compete in the tournament, including the automatic qualifiers from each of the six confederations. The remaining 26 teams will qualify through continental qualification competitions. The tournament will be played in a single-elimination format, with the final to be held at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. The defending champions are the United States, who won their fourth title in 2019. However, they will not be the favorites to win the tournament in 2023. The Netherlands, Spain, and England are all considered to be strong contenders, and Australia and New Zealand will be looking to make a good impression on home soil. The FIFA Women's World Cup is the most prestigious international women's football tournament in the world. It is a platform for the world's best female footballers to showcase their skills and compete for the ultimate prize. The 2023 tournament is sure to be a memorable one, with a wide range of talented teams vying for the title. I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Fifa women's world cup There is no FIFA World Cup in 2023. The next FIFA World Cup will be held in 2026, and it will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. However, there was a FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023. It was held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, 2023. The tournament was won by the United States, who defeated the Netherlands in the final. 32 teams qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, including eight debutants: Cameroon, Chile, Costa Rica, Ghana, Jamaica, Morocco, Panama, and Peru. The tournament was a record-breaker in several ways. It was the first FIFA Women's World Cup to be held in two confederations (AFC and OFC), the first to feature 32 teams, and the first to have a dedicated broadcast channel (FIFA+). The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was a huge success, with over 1.1 billion viewers tuning in around the world. It was a watershed moment for women's football, and it helped to raise the profile of the sport around the globe. History of Fifa World Cup The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international football tournament in the world. It has been held every four years since 1930, except for 1942 and 1946, due to World War II. The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930. The host nation won the tournament, defeating Argentina in the final. Since then, the FIFA World Cup has been won by eight teams: Brazil (5 titles), Germany (4 titles), Italy (4 titles), Argentina (3 titles), France (2 titles), Uruguay (2 titles), England (1 title), and Spain (1 title). The most recent FIFA World Cup was held in Qatar in 2022. France won the tournament, defeating Croatia in the final. Here are some of the most memorable moments in FIFA World Cup history: - The "Miracle of Bern": In the 1954 FIFA World Cup final, West Germany defeated Hungary 3-2 after trailing 2-0 at halftime. This was considered one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. - Pele's hat-trick: In the 1970 FIFA World Cup semi-final, Pele scored three goals to help Brazil defeat Italy 4-1. This was Pele's last World Cup tournament, and it was one of the most memorable performances in World Cup history. - Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal: In the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, Argentina defeated England 2-1. Maradona scored two goals in the match, one of which was scored with his hand. This goal is known as the "Hand of God" goal, and it is one of the most controversial moments in World Cup history. - Zinedine Zidane's headbutt: In the 2006 FIFA World Cup final, France defeated Italy 1-1 (4-2 on penalties). In the final minutes of extra time, Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi. Zidane was sent off, and France lost the match on penalties. The FIFA World Cup is a global sporting event that is watched by billions of people around the world. It is a celebration of football and a showcase for the best players in the world.

Winner List Of Fifa World Cup

As of 2023, the following teams have won the FIFA World Cup: - Brazil (5 titles): 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 - Germany (4 titles): 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014 - Italy (4 titles): 1938, 1982, 2006 - Argentina (3 titles): 1978, 1986, 2022 - France (2 titles): 1998, 2018 - Uruguay (2 titles): 1930, 1950 - England (1 title): 1966 - Spain (1 title): 2010 The most successful team in FIFA World Cup history is Brazil, with 5 titles. Germany and Italy are tied for second place with 4 titles each. Argentina, France, Uruguay, England, and Spain have each won 1 title. The most recent FIFA World Cup was held in Qatar in 2022. Argentina won the tournament, defeating France in the final. The next FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international football tournament in the world

FIFA Women's World Cup The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international football tournament in the world. It is held every four years and features the best national teams from around the globe. The tournament is known for its exciting matches, passionate fans, and global reach. Here are some of the unique features of the FIFA World Cup: - The number of participating teams: The FIFA World Cup is the only international football tournament that features 32 teams. This allows for a wide variety of teams to compete and gives smaller countries a chance to make history. - The use of technology: The FIFA World Cup is at the forefront of technological innovation. In recent tournaments, FIFA has used goal-line technology, video assistant referees (VAR), and 360-degree cameras to improve the accuracy and fairness of the matches. - The global reach: The FIFA World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world. The 2018 tournament in Russia was watched by an estimated 3.5 billion people worldwide. This makes the FIFA World Cup a truly global event that unites people from all over the world. - The cultural impact: The FIFA World Cup has a major cultural impact on the host country. The tournament brings in billions of dollars in revenue and helps to promote tourism. It also helps to raise the profile of the host country on the world stage. The FIFA World Cup is a truly unique sporting event that brings together the best players in the world to compete for the most prestigious prize in football. It is a global event that unites people from all over the world and has a major cultural impact on the host country.

The following 32 teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

- Host countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States - Africa: Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, and Senegal - Asia: Iran, Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia - Europe: England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, and Spain - North America: Costa Rica and Mexico - South America: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, and Uruguay The following 4 teams will play in the inter-confederation play-offs to determine the final two participants: - Australia/United Arab Emirates vs. Peru - New Zealand vs. Costa Rica The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to feature 48 teams. The qualification process is still ongoing, but the following teams are considered to be strong contenders: - Africa: Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Tunisia - Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan, and South Korea - Europe: Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, and Italy - North America: Canada, Mexico, and the United States - South America: Colombia, Peru, and Chile The 2026 FIFA World Cup is sure to be a thrilling tournament with a wide variety of teams competing for the title.

Revenue From Fifa World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the most profitable sporting event in the world. It generates billions of dollars in revenue from a variety of sources, including: - Broadcasting rights: FIFA sells the broadcasting rights to the World Cup to major broadcasters around the world. These broadcasters pay billions of dollars for the rights to show the matches. - Sponsorships: FIFA also sells sponsorships to major companies around the world. These companies pay millions of dollars to be associated with the World Cup. - Ticket sales: FIFA sells tickets to the World Cup to fans around the world. These tickets can sell for thousands of dollars each. - Merchandise sales: FIFA sells merchandise related to the World Cup, such as jerseys, hats, and flags. This merchandise can also sell for thousands of dollars each. The revenue from the FIFA World Cup is used to fund the organization's operations and to develop football around the world. FIFA also uses some of the revenue to pay the prize money to the participating teams. In 2018, FIFA earned a record $7.6 billion from the World Cup in Russia. This was an increase of $1 billion from the previous tournament in Brazil in 2014. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was also a financial success, generating $6.8 billion in revenue. This was slightly less than the 2018 tournament, but it was still a record for a World Cup held in the Middle East. The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is expected to be the most profitable World Cup in history. FIFA has already sold the broadcasting rights for the tournament for $2.7 billion, which is more than any previous World Cup. The tournament is also expected to generate significant revenue from sponsorships, ticket sales, and merchandise sales. The FIFA World Cup is a major economic driver for the host country. The tournament brings in billions of dollars in revenue and helps to promote tourism. It also helps to raise the profile of the host country on the world stage. Read the full article

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FIFA Women's World Cup History

The FIFA Women's World Cup is a relatively new tournament, having been first held in 1991 in China. The inaugural edition featured just 12 teams, and was won by the United States, who defeated Norway 2-1 in the final. The tournament was deemed a success, and it paved the way for future editions of the Women's World Cup.

The second edition of the Women's World Cup was held in Sweden in 1995, and featured 12 teams once again. The tournament saw Norway emerge as champions, defeating Germany 2-0 in the final. The 1995 Women's World Cup was notable for being the first to feature a third-place match, which was won by the United States over China.

The Women's World Cup continued to grow in popularity and stature over the years, with more teams and countries getting involved. The 1999 edition, which was held in the United States, was a watershed moment for women's football, as it shattered attendance records and captured the attention of the world. The final between the United States and China was watched by over 90,000 spectators at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, and was broadcast to millions of viewers around the globe. The United States won the match in dramatic fashion, thanks to a penalty shootout, and claimed their second Women's World Cup title.

The 2003 edition of the Women's World Cup, which was held in the United States and Canada, featured 16 teams and was won by Germany, who defeated Sweden 2-1 in the final. The tournament was notable for being the first to use the golden goal rule in knockout matches, which meant that the first team to score in extra time would win the match. Here is the complete FIFA Women's World Cup Schedule 2023 to explore World Cup match timings and venue etc.

The Women's World Cup continued to expand and evolve, with more countries and regions getting involved. The 2015 edition, which was held in Canada, featured 24 teams for the first time, and saw the United States claim their third Women's World Cup title. The tournament was a major success, both on and off the field, with record-breaking attendance figures and widespread media coverage. The final between the United States and Japan was watched by over 25 million viewers in the United States alone, making it the most-watched soccer match in U.S. history.

In conclusion, the FIFA Women's World Cup has come a long way since its inception in 1991. The tournament has grown in popularity and stature, and has helped to elevate women's football to new heights. It has also provided a platform for female athletes to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level, inspiring generations of girls and women around the world to take up the sport. The Women's World Cup will undoubtedly continue to be a major event in the world of football, and will help to shape the future of the sport for years to come.

#fifa world cup #football

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leanpick · 2 years

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Daisy Pearce commentary debate a watershed moment for sports journalism

Men in mainstream media disparaging one of football’s best minds isn’t designed just to hurt Daisy Pearce but also the aspirations of women who long to sit in that chair.

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Two years ago, at the Fifa Women’s World Cup, there was a watershed moment for women’s football kit. As the national teams took to the field, they did so wearing shirts and shorts designed for women’s bodies.

Three years of research, 3D body scans and listening to athletes signalled a welcome departure from the “shrink it and pink it” apparel approach of old. But after all that attention on shirts, shorts and socks, what about women’s feet?

Scientific research tells us that a woman’s foot has different requirements to a man’s and yet, for millions of women, football boots persist as a smaller-sized version of those designed for men.

With long-standing awareness of women’s football injuries – the number of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the United States alone has prompted headlines of an “epidemic” – why have women’s-fit boots remained so hard to come by? “The industry hasn’t really cared until now,” says Laura Youngson, co-founder of Ida Sports, the only manufacturer focusing solely on bespoke women’s football boots. “It’s not about your foot being smaller, it’s about it being a different shape. You need a boot that is shaped to your foot to increase your control of the ball and your touch.”

Having launched in Australia in February last year, they sold out the first line of their boots, and recently surpassed a crowdfunding target to help release their indoor shoe for women’s futsal players.

“Women shouldn’t be wearing men’s or kid’s boots, because they’re really not made for them,” Youngson says. “Nobody was doing this so we set up our own company and learnt how to make boots, putting female athletes at the heart of the design process rather than saying ‘you’re a small man’. In general, women have narrower heels, a different length-width ratio of our toes, and higher arches. Especially for turf sports, that surface-boot interaction is quite different. That manifests itself with things such as blisters on your heels and pain in your little toe, as well as under the ball of your foot.”

Ida says they have heard of some players shaving down the stud under the ball of the foot, because the traditional positioning of studs has not been designed to work with women’s feet. There is no data available on how many of the top women footballers are wearing bespoke-fit boots, but early research from Ida suggested that up to as much as 75 per cent of women at grass-roots level were wearing men’s or children’s boots.

Youngson’s assertions are borne out by researchers in this field. Dr Katrine Okholm Kryger, an expert in football boots and injury rehabilitation, is a lecturer at St Mary’s University, Queen Mary University of London and at the University of Southern Denmark. “Female players have a higher risk of things such as stress fractures of the metatarsals, the five small bones just before your toes in your foot,” Kryger says. “With a poor boot fit, you tend to have a squeeze as well because women’s feet tend to be wider, so there’s an injury risk that is higher for women.”

Jason Avedesian, a postdoctoral researcher with a focus on musculoskeletal injury risk, deems that risk “two to eight times higher” when it comes to female ACL injuries compared to males. Avedesian, based at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, has an interest in how female athletes land and how this may contribute to injury. “How footwear can play a role is in the movement of the foot, when the foot first hits the ground,” he says. “In an ACL-type event, what typically happens is the foot turns in excessively. The knee doesn’t really have a lot of range of motion from side to side or twisting, but the foot has a much greater range in all three planes – it can force the knee joint to move out excessively into that frontal plain.”

When football is played on grass, the “extra high traction” increases injury risk, according to Kryger. This matches Avedesian’s view on the role that the surface for a sport plays in its interaction with the boot. “The traction of the cleat of the shoe with the ground itself could contribute to the twisting at the knee,” he says.

“That’s why injuries are particularly high in field-based sports such as soccer, compared to sports such as basketball. It comes down to matching the foot of the athlete to the boot.”

Researchers are also looking at whether there are other injury risks beyond the ACL. Adam Gold, a musculoskeletal interface clinician at Sirona Care and Health, said: “There is some ambiguity in the literature. What we do know is, if you’ve got poor ankle stability, it can have an effect on the rest of your lower-limb kinetic chain, so it could lead to other injuries.

“There is certainly a consensus that foot mechanics have an impact on lower-limb injuries. If you’ve got excessive movement or poor ankle stability, you could put excessive lateral stress through the knee joint, forcing it to move in planes it’s not designed to move in.”

While women’s-specific boots are yet to be an option on the mainstream market, Ida says that big brands are slowly catching on. “They have traditionally overlooked women’s turf sports, but we know some of the big brands are working on stuff potentially for the [2023 Women’s] World Cup,” Youngson says. Asked if she was concerned that the industry’s big players might engulf their market, Youngson responds: “We see it as a win-win situation. Our goal is to get women’s boots everywhere. What we’re interested in is holding them accountable and pushing them to do better because players deserve better. There’s such a growing market, there’s space for us to push the pack.”

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cypher2 · 4 years

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The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ bidding process, which has seen an unprecedented interest from member associations, has reached an important milestone, with the following four bids having been submitted by the deadline of 13 December 2019:

Joint submission by the Football Federation Australia and New Zealand Football

Submission by the Brazilian Football Association

Submission by the Colombian Football Association

Submission by the Japan Football Association

All of the bid books, along with their respective executive summaries, are available on FIFA.com:

Football Federation Australia and New Zealand Football: Bid Book | Executive Summary

Brazilian Football Association: Bid Book | Executive Summary

Colombian Football Association: Bid Book | Executive Summary

Japan Football Association: Bid Book | Executive Summary

FIFA will now implement an assessment process, including inspection visits to the member associations which are expected to take place across January and February 2020. Once finalised, the evaluation report will be published on FIFA.com and all eligible bids will be presented to the FIFA Council, which is set to select the host(s) of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 at its meeting in Addis Ababa in June 2020.

Following on from the astounding success of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in France and the subsequent unanimous decision by the FIFA Council, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be the first edition of the women’s showpiece to feature 32 teams.

"France 2019 was certainly a watershed moment for women’s football, and now it is FIFA’s responsibility to take concrete measures to keep fostering the game’s incredible growth. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup generating an unprecedented interest across member associations, we are ensuring that the process to select the hosts is seamless, objective, ethical and transparent. By the time the FIFA Council announces the hosts, there should be no doubt whatsoever as to why that choice was made," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Key topics and evaluation

The bid books cover a wide range of topics important to FIFA’s assessment, such as the event vision and key metrics, event infrastructure, event services, commercial matters, and human rights and sustainability.

FIFA has developed a robust evaluation model for the bidding process that comprises the following key components:

risk assessment: an assessment of the risks associated with certain criteria, applying a risk rating

technical evaluation: an assessment of certain infrastructure and commercial criteria, applying an evaluation system established by FIFA

description: a summary of certain relevant information provided in the bid and highlighting potential issues (without a technical evaluation or risk assessment)

The technical aspect of this bid evaluation model includes an objective scoring system to rate and weight each of the infrastructural and commercial-related criteria.

A full overview of the bidding process, including details about the evaluation model and scoring system, is available in the following Guide to the Bidding Process for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.

The selection of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 host(s) by the FIFA Council will be open and each ballot and the related votes will be made public.

#fifa women's world cup #wwc 2023 #woso

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zakagencyuk · 3 years

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The 2019 World Cup was a watershed moment for women’s football. 1 billion people tuned in across the globe. It wasn’t just a team winning the World Cup, it was a transformative moment for women around the world.

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totalsoccer · 4 years

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Australia, NZ to host 2023 Women's World Cup

Soccer fans down under had plenty to celebrate early on Friday (June 26) as Australia and New Zealand were named joint hosts for the 2023 Women's World Cup. The 2023 tournament will have 32 teams instead of the usual 24, and will be the first Women's World Cup held in the Southern hemisphere. Australian player Steph Catley was one of those shocked and elated by the news. "But you know, being able to scream and shout and hug them at the end for a winning bid it was just the best feeling in the world." In Thursday's announcement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said along with expanding the number of competing teams, the Council would seek more ways to invest in growing women's soccer. The 2019 Women's World Cup in France was hailed as a watershed moment for global interest in the game. "Women's football is crucial for FIFA. It is so important that we have decided, the FIFA Council has decided, to award one billion U.S. dollars in the development of women's football in the coming four years." The two countries beat out a competing bid from Colombia by a comfortable margin in Thursday's FIFA Council vote. Japan, which also made a bid to stage soccer's biggest tournament, dropped out on Monday after they ranked below Australia and New Zealand's joint bid. In a joint statement, Australian leader Scott Morrison and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern promised the quote "largest... and best Women's World Cup" ever staged.

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dsoccermaster · 4 years

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Netflix have confirmed that they have secured the rights to Jere Longman’s book The Girls of Summer: The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team and How It Changed the World, which depicts the USWNT famous triumph at the 1999 World Cup. The USA won the tournament on home soil in front of a record crowd of 90,185, beating China on penalties in the final thanks to Brandi Chastain's iconic winning spot kick. The victory was a watershed moment for women's football in the United States, and Netflix have the... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/

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bunkershotgolf · 4 years

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HISTORIC NEW LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR EVENT ANNOUNCED IN SAUDI ARABIA In A Ground-Breaking Agreement, Jeddah’s Royal Greens Golf & Country Club Is Confirmed As The Host Of The First-Ever Professional Women’s Golf Event In The Kingdom Saudi Arabia has become renowned at breaking boundaries in sport, a trend which continues with today’s announcement of a fully sanctioned Ladies European Tour (LET) event set to take place in the Kingdom from the 19th to the 22nd March 2020. The tournament, which will carry a USD$1 million prize fund, will be staged in collaboration with Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation. The event is a watershed moment for the country, and will mark the first time that professional female golfers have played competitively in the country, breaking new ground in its ongoing transformation as part of Vision 2030. The 72-hole stroke play competition, which will be broadcast domestically and to more than 340 million homes across more than 55 countries worldwide, will inspire a new generation of golfers throughout the Kingdom. A field of 108 LET professionals will contest for one of the richest prizes on the LET Schedule at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, near Jeddah, on the country’s stunning Red Sea coast. Commenting upon hosting the event for the first time and setting new precedents within the sport, His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of the Saudi Golf Federation and Golf Saudi, said: “We are delighted to be creating history by hosting the inaugural ladies professional tournament in March. I hope the tournament will inspire many women to take up the great game of golf and awaken their interest in this wonderful sport. We warmly welcome all the players to the Kingdom and wish everyone a rewarding experience in our magical country.” Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, which is set within King Abdullah Economic City, also plays host to the European Tour’s Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers. At the first staging in 2019, Major champion Dustin Johnson emerged victorious and the former World #1 will return to defend his title against a world-class field that also includes the likes of Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Tony Finau and Henrik Stenson, in January. “I am incredibly excited by this announcement and it is an honour for the Tour to be part of history in bringing the first-ever professional women’s golf event to Saudi Arabia,” said Ladies European Tour, CEO, Alexandra Armas. “Confirmation of adding Saudi Arabia to our schedule for 2020 is an exciting prospect for everyone at the Ladies European Tour and having seen the quality of the event staging for the Saudi International, I am sure this will be a fantastic experience for our players.” As well as confirming the historic tournament, Golf Saudi today announced it is working with several LET stars in order to promote golf to domestic audiences and to enhance the visibility of Saudi’s golf development programme and its golf tourism offer internationally. The UK’s Carly Booth, Amy Boulden and Rachel Drummond, and Swedish pair Camilla Lennarth and Isabella Deilert will each wear the Golf Saudi logo as ambassadors of the programme. Looking ahead to the inaugural LET event, three-time Tour winner and Golf Saudi Ambassador, Carly Booth said: “I’m looking forward to being part of history with the other ladies on the tour and of course to competing over the Royal Greens course. I have visited Saudi Arabia on a number of occasions and been lucky enough to spend some time teaching local women and girls how to play; they have been so enthusiastic and I am sure that seeing professional golfers compete in their country will inspire them to take up the game and strive for their dreams.” The 2020 event will showcase Saudi Arabia’s natural assets, as well as prioritising the country’s drive to increase golf participation significantly in the years to come. The Kingdom already has a strong track record when it comes to staging high-level sporting fixtures, including major football, boxing, motorsport and equestrian events.

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seotipsandtricks-me · 5 years

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Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup, with hosts France kicking things off in Paris with their opening match against South Korea. The popularity of Women’s Football has been on the rise in recent years, with the 2015 final between the USA and Japan becoming the most watched football game ever in the USA. This momentum looks set to be continued and this tournament could mark the watershed moment for women’s football, with experts predicting a record one billion viewers will be reached worldwide. The USA are looking to repeat their triumph during the 2015 tournament.Credit: @usscoccer As we head towards what looks to be a record-breaking year for Women’s Football, it’s interesting to consider the factors that are helping give this sporting competition the attention that is much deserved and long overdue. Brands are definitely stepping up and playing their part; it’s been reported that Visa has pledged to match their marketing spend this year with their sponsorship of last years Mens World Cup on this tournament. Separate to the World Cup and closer to home, Barclays are also banking on Women’s Football as last year they broke the record for Women’s Football sponsorship deals. As well as big brand sponsorship deals playing its part, it’s also crucial to understand the role social media has in helping to take women’s football into the mainstream. In order to understand more about the role digital and social is playing in offering exposure to the Womens beautiful game, I caught up with Aileen Larkin, Official Team Reporter for Scotland’s Women’s World Cup Squad. On the ground in France over the next four weeks, Aileen will be following the Scottish team and keeping the public in-the-loop with play by play updates, all made possible by social media. We caught up and discussed what she feels is going to help this years tournament get the coverage it deserves. How did you end up as a reporter for the FIFA Women’s World Cup? Normally I work at the FIFA Museum as the Social Media Editor, and when the FIFA Digital Team were looking for a team reporter for Scotland they asked if I would be interested. For a Scottish football-lover working in digital, it was an absolute dream opportunity – so of course I was only too delighted to take on the role! Pictured: Aileen Larkin, Official Team Reporter for Scotland’s Women’s World Cup Squad. Experts are predicting that this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup can expect around 1 Billion viewers globally – is this the watershed moment in taking women’s football mainstream? I think this is going to be a huge stepping stone for women’s football. Nations are really getting behind their teams and young girls are growing up idolising female footballers – which is a relatively new development for many countries – including Scotland. The coverage at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup will give players a global platform to showcase their skill, engage new fans and promote the women’s game in their respective countries. I hope that the enthusiasm of the audiences who will be drawn in throughout the tournament will reach far beyond the Final and spark more permanent interest in women’s football both internationally and domestically. I genuinely think France 2019 has the potential to be a turning point, especially from a Scottish point of view, as this is the first World Cup experience we’ve had since 1998 and it’s an incredible experience to be part of. How important a role do you feel social channels have in boosting the exposure and coverage of the tournament? I think Social Media has a huge impact in this instance. Today it’s how we consume news, share experiences and communicate our opinions. The whole concept behind the team reporters is to offer content that has been specially created around each team and share it with football fans around the world, it makes sense to share this with people in a space that they occupy as part of their everyday lives. All the results, highlights and special moments will be available at the click of a hashtag, making women’s football more accessible than ever. In 2011 Twitter announced that the Women’s World Cup final between Japan and the USA recorded 7,196 tweet per second – breaking all previous records. Even if you weren’t previously interested – that volume of content is impossible to ignore, and it makes you sit up and take notice! If you could choose only one social media channel to use for the promotion of the competition – which would it be and why? Twitter. Definitely. In my opinion, it’s the best platform to open a subject up for discussion. It allows fans to view real-time updates, join conversations and explore different angles. For Aileen, Twitter is the star of the show when it comes to exposure for the tournament. Credit: Sara Kurfess Instagram is great for sharing polished content, but in football everything can change in seconds – there’s often no time for filters or retakes before the next moment needs to be captured. With Twitter you aren’t simply showcasing women’s football to the world, you’re inviting people to take an active part in it – whether that’s comments on a match, a selfie from the stadium or simply clicking on a hashtag to find out what all the fuss is about. Lastly, and I suspect there may be some bias here, but who do you think is going to win the Women’s World Cup? I don’t know what you’re talking about… Scotland. The post Women’s World Cup and Social Media – An Interview With Aileen Larkin appeared first on FOUND.

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