Alexia Putellas is back for the World Cup – Sounder At Heart

Ellis WilderJuly 18, 2023

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Seattle

Until now, only two Latina players have represented the US in the Women’s World Cup. OL Reign’s Sofia Huerta Helps Make Women’s World Cup History – Axios Seattle

United States forward Megan Rapinoe is pleased that her decision to retire at the end of the year is open so she can focus on winning the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Megan Rapinoe: USA star glad to have revealed decision to withdraw before World Cup – BBC Sport

MLS/USL

He left DC United in 2019 “in a lot of pain”, in his own words, and today he is the star of FC Cincinnati, the Eastern Conference counterpart currently eight places and 21 points ahead of the red and black in the standings. Luciano Acosta reflects on DC’s return to the All-Star: “Always in my heart” | MLSSoccer.com

The 34-year-old Room will reportedly return to Eredivisie side Vitesse, the team where he began his professional career in the late 2000s. Columbus Crew and Eloy Room agree to mutual termination of contract | MLSSoccer.com

Dallas’ development system wasn’t seeing enough wins. North Texas SC relieves head coach Javier Cano of duties – 3rd grade

NWSL

Jun Endo immediately catches the eye. He is first Japanese extreme pink hair. Then there are his quick movements, his agility and the twisted left-foot crosses. What does it take to be a fan favorite? Jun Endo does it with pink hair and a deadly left foot | AP News

USA

Press held out hope that she could play in the Women’s World Cup until the day the roster was announced. USWNT star Christen Press needs fourth knee surgery as ‘recovery nightmare’ continues

Alex Morgan is riding a wave heading into her fourth Women’s World Cup appearance. She became a mother since she helped the United States win a second straight World Cup title four years ago and is the main attraction of the San Diego wave of the Women’s National Soccer League. Now that she’s a mom, Alex Morgan is riding a wave to her fourth Women’s World Cup | AP News

The USA are winners of the last two World Cups – the gap has closed on the best teams in Europe, but has it closed enough? Why are US women so good at soccer? | The Telegraph

How a community of fans came together to send independent women’s soccer media to the World Cup | Deserter

Sofía Huerta and Ashley Sánchez will represent the USA, and their Mexican roots, at this year’s World Cup. World Cup 2023: Sofía Huerta and Ashley Sánchez hope to help USA make history

The USWNT, perhaps more than any other team, fought to codify the support and protection of soccer moms. Her legacy now spans every continent, across multiple sports where mothers are more numerous than ever. How the past and present of the USWNT paved the way for sports moms

There are always high expectations for whoever coaches the USWNT. Is it a boom or a bust for Vlatko Andonovski if he can’t win the Women’s World Cup? Is Vlatko Andonovski’s job secure if USWNT doesn’t win the World Cup? -ESPN

The long awaited tournament is here and with it the next generation of talent. Rising stars: 12 young players to watch at the Women’s World Cup

Julie Ertz is back with the USWNT for a third World Cup. A few months ago, she was training with a local men’s team, unknown to the rest of the world. Julie Ertz: Phoenix Rising – Soccer Equalizer

Could the next generation of USWNT stars be the best yet? “The level of talent is simply unmatched,” says Alex Morgan. Here’s a look at the fresh faces helping Team USA chase a hat-trick. The future of US women’s soccer is here – The Ringer

The time-traveling campaign promotes female athletes and the highly anticipated FIFA tournament. Nike ad promotes the most anticipated Women’s World Cup in history

A Netflix series coming this fall will follow the United States women’s soccer team as they bid for their third straight World Cup title. The US women’s soccer team’s journey to the World Cup will be documented in a Netflix series

Naomi Girma combines the intellect of a perfectionist and a casual humility that make her invaluable to the USWNT and its NWSL club team Naomi Girma, the consummate superstar of the USWNT

World

France’s preparations for the Women’s World Cup have taken another injury hit after defender Selma Bacha left the field in tears on a stretcher in the final minutes of the team’s warm-up match against Australia. Selma Bacha is injured for France in the 1-0 loss to Australia in the preparation game for the Women’s World Cup | AP News

The global soccer players’ union FIFPRO has published an analysis of the workload of its members as the 32 teams’ run to the Women’s World Cup begins next week in Australia and New Zealand. The FIFPRO soccer union sees the 2023 World Cup as a catalyst to professionalize women’s soccer | AP News

Candelaria Cabrera was the only girl playing in a men’s league where she lives in Argentina in 2018. Argentina turns its attention to the youth divisions in search of a Messi-type player in women’s soccer | AP News

Alexia Putellas heads to the Women’s World Cup after winning two consecutive Ballon d’Or awards and helping Barcelona win two of the last three Champions League Titles Alexia Putellas returns in time for the Women’s World Cup as Spain seeks glory | AP News

Excluded from the World Cup, Fatima Yousufi’s team will play the Hope Cup in Melbourne while they await official recognition. ‘Sport is for everyone’: Ignored by FIFA, Afghan women’s team still playing in Australia | Women’s soccer | The Guardian

Football Australia chief executive James Johnson says “all eyes will be on football” during the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and believes the tournament will change the direction of the sport in Australia. WWC to replace Sydney Olympics: FA boss – ESPN

More than 700 of the world’s best soccer players will take to the pitches of stadiums across Australia when FIFA 2023 kicks off this week. The ABC has crunched the data: Here are the stars and innovative talents you need to look out for. FIFA 2023: The best players you’ve never heard of in this Women’s World Cup – ABC News

Get to know all the team members in the tournament. Women’s World Cup 2023: your guide for the 736 players | Women’s World Cup 2023 | The Guardian

With the Women’s World Cup about to start, BBC Sport asks the musicians their predictions on who will shine in Australia and New Zealand. Women’s World Cup: Rita Ora, Al Greenwood and The Hoosiers predict winners – BBC Sport

12-year-old Sam Kerr was ambivalent about playing soccer. He is now one of the greats and carries the weight of a World Cup at home on his shoulders. Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s accidental icon – How Sam Kerr became the face of a nation – BBC Sport

The Women’s World Cup begins on July 20, but who will lift the trophy at the end? BBC experts, former players and coaches predict the winners of the tournament. Women’s World Cup 2023: Players, coaches and BBC experts predict the winners – BBC Sport

Vera Pauw’s side are accepting the role of underdogs, but they can rely on a win over Australia a year and a half ago. ‘Anything can happen’: Ireland plot Women’s World Cup upset ahead of Matildas clash | Women’s World Cup 2023 | The Guardian

In the 1990s, ideologies clashed in women’s soccer, as four major national teams—the United States, Norway, China, and Germany—developed distinctly different styles of play. The 90s in women’s soccer: A battle of ideas – Equalizer Soccer

The prolific Ada Hegerberg wants to cap off her return from the international wilds with Norway’s return to the elite at the Women’s World Cup starting this week. Powerhouses of women’s international soccer a generation ago, reaching the first Women’s World Cup final in 1991 and winning the trophy four years later. Norway’s Hegerberg keen to make up for lost time at the World Cup

Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck has walked out of the team’s summer training camp in Austria after apparently getting into a fight with another man who later required hospital treatment. Hertha Berlin’s Gersbeck leaves camp as police investigate brawl – ESPN

NFL owners san francisco 49ers have taken over the English football club united leeds. San Francisco 49ers owners take over Leeds United – ESPN

Luton Town are charged by the FA for incidents in their Championship play-off semi-final, second leg win against sunderlands last season. Luton Town charged by FA for incidents in play-off semi-final win against Sunderland – BBC Sport

Hannah Dingley is likely to resume her role as Forest Green’s academy manager after the club appointed Dave Horseman as head coach. Hannah Dingley to resign after Forest Green names new head coach | Forest Green ATVs | The Guardian

Rubin Yalta and FC Sevastopol have joined the Russian league pyramid, with the move being described as “a serious violation of the FIFA and UEFA statutes”. Ukraine FA urges FIFA and Uefa to exclude Russia for Crimean clubs | Soccer | The Guardian