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☆ Bay FC: NWSL expansion team wants to ‘change the face of American soccer,’ says new signing Jen Beattie
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Amanda Davies | Rebecca Hall | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Bay FC may be the new kid on the NWSL block, but recent signing Jen Beattie has insisted that the team isn’t there to make up the numbers, rather to “change the face of American soccer.”Beattie, a true legend of the women’s game, left Arsenal to join Bay FC in February. As well as Beattie, Bay FC has signed several high-profile internationals ahead of its inaugural season, including Zambian Racheal Kundananji for a reported $787,000 world record fee, Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala and Mexican forward Scarlett Camberos. It didn’t take very long to convince me, I’ll be honest … Everyone wants to lift trophies and everyone wants to be as successful as possible.”Jen Beattie joined Bay FC from Arsenal in February. Ed Szczepanski/USA Today Sports/ReutersBay FC, and its star-studded roster, is not the first expansion team to enter the NWSL attempting to shake up the status quo. However, eyes now turn to Bay FC and its impressive roster to see just how much of an upset the team can cause in the NWSL.

Persons: Jen Beattie, ” Beattie, – Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton, Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne –, Asisat Oshoala, Scarlett Camberos, Beattie, Amanda Davies, I’ll, ” Jen Beattie, Ed Szczepanski, Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Serena Williams, Billie Jean King, “, ”, Albertin Montoya, He’s, “ I’ve, Tess Boade dribbles, Angel City, Abe Arredondo, I’m, I’ve Organizations: CNN —, Arsenal, Bay FC, North, –, Montpellier, Manchester City, Melbourne City, Scotland, San Francisco Bay Area, Sixth, CNN, USA, Sports, Reuters, FC, Sunday, BMO, Angel City, Angel, League, Chelsea, Gunners Locations: North London, San Francisco Bay, Bay, Zambian, Los Angeles, Angel

☆ Racheal Kundananji: Bay FC signs Zambian soccer star for reported $787,000 world record fee
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Bay FC, the newest team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), has made an ambitious statement of intent ahead of the upcoming season by signing Zambian international Racheal Kundananji. “I want to give the [Bay FC] fans what they want – to enjoy the games, to enjoy seeing me playing and scoring.”Kundananji joins Bay FC from Spanish side Madrid CFF for a reported world record fee of €735,000 (around $787,000), according to multiple reports including ESPN. CNN has contacted Bay FC, Madrid CFF and the NWSL regarding the transfer fee. The contract runs through the 2027 season with an option for an additional year in 2028, Bay FC said. “We are delighted to add Racheal to our group,” Bay FC general manager Lucy Rushton said in a press release from the club.

Persons: Kundananji, ” Kundananji, Lucy Rushton, Diego Souto, Asisat Oshoala, Jen Beattie, Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, Aly Wagner Organizations: CNN — Bay FC, National Women’s Soccer League, Zambian, “, BBC Sport Africa, FC, Bay FC, Madrid CFF, ESPN, CNN, Real Madrid, Liga F, Spain’s Liga, San, Spanish, Costa, US Women’s National, Sixth Locations: “ People, Zambia, Bay, Spanish, Scottish, San Jose, Kazakhstan, Costa Rica

☆ Barcelona Femení: Reigning champion defeats Benfica 5-0 to kick off Women’s Champions League campaign
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Barcelona Femení kicked off its defense of its Women’s Champions League crown in style, defeating Benfica 5-0 at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. Barcelona dominated throughout and rarely looked troubled: it had 60% possession and attempted 20 shots, compared to Benfica’s five, according to UEFA. Not everything was positive on the night for Barça as two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas appeared to suffer a knee injury. Oshoala's incredible effort capped off a comfortable night for the two-time Women's Champions League winners. David Ramos/Getty Images“It’s good to start the season of the Champions League like this with our people here and scoring five goals,” Bonmatí told DAZN after the final whistle.

Persons: CNN — Barcelona Femení, Johan Cruyff, Alexia Putellas, Aitana, Asisat Oshoala, – Barça, Cata Coll, Caroline Graham Hansen, Putellas, Bonmatí, Lena Pauels, Ballon, David Ramos, “, ”, Jonatan Giráldez, Oshoala, Pauels, ” Bonmatí, DAZN, Rosengård Organizations: CNN — Barcelona, Champions League, Benfica, –, Barcelona, UEFA, Getty, Putellas, ”, Eintracht Frankfurt Locations: Europe, Barcelona, DAZN, Nigerian, ” Barcelona, Sweden

That's down from 13% of Nike's women's team products which sold out during the same tournament in 2019, the data shows. For that reason, marketers must bear in mind the risk that the growing fanbase could see their support for women's soccer as disingenuous. To recognize the impact grassroots teams have in creating excitement about women's soccer, Adobe's ad also featured London-based community women's soccer clubs Peaches FC and Baesianz FC, said Sabina Strasser, Senior Director, Brand Experience EMEA at Adobe. Sporting goods retailer Fanatics has more than 475 U.S. women's team products for sale this year, up from about 175 in 2019, the company told Reuters. As of Monday, the generic Adidas Women's World Cup soccer ball was among its top sellers in FIFA World Cup Gear.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Carl Recine, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Grace Geyoro, Martine Rose, Nike's, Jan Runau, Yvonne Henderson, Bob Dorfman, England's Lionesses, Mary Earps, Bjorn Gulden, Sabina Strasser, Amy Tennery, Sheila Dang, Kate Masters, Shri Navaratnam Organizations: Soccer, Nike FC, REUTERS, Adidas, misstep, U.S, Nike, FIFA, Sporting Goods, Women's, Asisat, United States Women’s, Pricing, In, Pinnacle Advertising, Germany's Bayern Munich women's, Peaches FC, Baesianz FC, Brand, EMEA, Adobe, Sporting, Reuters, U.S ., Thomson Locations: Sydney, Australia, AUCKLAND, New Zealand, DICK's, U.S, French, Barcelona, England, Sweden, Spain, Tuesday's, Germany, London, Auckland, Dallas , Texas, New York

☆ England through to World Cup quarter-finals after beating Nigeria in shootout
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

BRISBANE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout on Monday with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick, following a 0-0 draw over 120 nerve-jangling minutes. Beth England, Rachel Daly and Alex Greenwood also converted in a 4-2 shootout win for the European champions, who had a player sent off in regulation time. "You dream of playing in a World Cup when you're a kid," Earps said. England are making their sixth World Cup appearance and have their sights set on beating their best finish of third in 2015. The 40th-ranked Super Falcons bow out of their ninth World Cup in the last 16 for the second consecutive time.

Persons: Chloe Kelly, Beth England, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Kelly, Lauren James, Michelle Alozie, Nigeria's Desire Oparanozie, Alozie, James, Sarina Wiegman, Wiegman, it's, Mary Earps, Earps, Ashleigh Plumptre, Daly, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, England, Asisat Oshoala, Lori Ewing, Hugh Lawson, Christian Organizations: BRISBANE, BBC, Brazil, Germany, Manchester City, England, Sydney, Manchester United, Falcons, Thomson Locations: England, Nigeria, Jamaica, Colombia, Lang, France

☆ Nigeria's Oshoala poses biggest threat to England, says Carney
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - England must beware of Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala when they face the African nation for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brisbane on Monday, according to Karen Carney. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder who was capped 144 times by England, believes England have hit form at just the right time but says Nigeria should not be taken lightly. "She is a top quality striker who is more than capable of pulling something out of the bag," Carney said in an interview with Powerleague. "Despite how good England were against China, Nigeria are a top nation that will cause us problems. They have a world class striker and individual players that will be difficult for us.

Persons: Asisat Oshoala, Karen Carney, Oshoala, Carney, Powerleague, Lauren James, James, She's, Keira Walsh, Martyn Herman, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Arsenal, Chelsea, Haiti, Oshoala's Barcelona, China, England, Thomson Locations: England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, China, Denmark

☆ Three African teams have reached the Women’s World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever. Here’s what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Yet the tournament’s lowest FIFA world-ranked team (77th) bowed out in style, claiming their first ever Women’s World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over Costa Rica. South AfricaNo team left it as late to qualify from the group stage as South Africa. But Thembi Kgatlana had other ideas, tapping home Hildah Magaia’s pull back to secure South Africa’s first ever Women’s World Cup win and a place in the knockout stages with the flick of a boot. A solid start for a side who arrived at the tournament having conceded more goals at the World Cup than any other team. More history was made as Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab at a senior-level Women’s World Cup, and the defender came close to doubling the lead with a well-struck volley.

Persons: –, Banyana Banyana, Thembi Kgatlana, Kgatlana, Lars Baron, I’ve, ” Kgatlana, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale, Australia’s Alanna Kennedy, Lauren James, Christy Ucheibe, Ucheibe, Isabel Infantes, Striker Ibtissam, Benzina, Anissa, Badri, Paul Kane Organizations: CNN, Qatar, debutants, FIFA, Argentina, South, Getty, Racing Louisville, E, US, Sydney Football Stadium, Super Falcons, Olympic, Canada, Brisbane, Group, England, Denmark, European, Chelsea, Benfica, Germany, South Korea, Atlas Lions, France, Hindmarsh Locations: Nigeria, South Africa, debutants Morocco, Australia, New Zealand, Zambia, Japan, Spain, Costa Rica, Africa, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Portugal, Vietnam, Republic, Ireland, Canada, Denmark, England, Morocco, Colombia, Korea, Brisbane, Perth, France, Qatar

☆ Underappreciated Nigeria ready for 'hardest match' against Ireland
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nigeria stunned Australia with a 3-2 victory in their last game and sit top of the pool with four points. "We have shown we are a better team than number 40 in the world," Waldrum told reporters. People may think I am crazy for saying this, but I think it could be our hardest match. Ireland have been a bit unlucky in the first two matches and could have got a result," he said. "A lot of people in France know already (how good she is), but now I think the world will see.

Persons: Randy Waldrum, Waldrum, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Chiamaka, Asisat Oshoala, Nick Said, Edwina Gibbs Organizations: Ireland, Super Falcons, Paris FC, Canada, BBC, Australia, Thomson Locations: Nigeria, Republic of Ireland, Australia, Canada, Ireland, France

☆ Nigeria stun Australia 3-2 at Women's World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group B - Australia v Nigeria - Brisbane Football Stadium, Brisbane, Australia - July 27, 2023 Australia's Katrina Gorry looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Dan PeledBRISBANE, July 27 (Reuters) - Nigeria produced the first major shock of the Women's World Cup as they stunned Australia 3-2 on Thursday to leave the co-hosts' tournament hopes on thin ice. The win in front of a huge crowd at Lang Park put Nigeria top of Group B level with Canada on four points but ahead on goal difference. The 11-time African champions play eliminated Ireland in their last group match. The Matildas must now beat Canada in their last match to qualify for the last 16 at a tournament where they fancied themselves among the chief title threats. Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Gorry, Dan Peled, Uchenna Kanu, Emily van Egmond's, Alanna Kennedy nodded, Ian Ransom, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, REUTERS, Ireland, Canada, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria, Brisbane, Dan Peled BRISBANE, nudged Nigeria, Canada, Melbourne

☆ Team spirit pays off as Nigeria rise above off-field woes
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The disputes with Nigeria's soccer federation remain unresolved but the players promised to set them aside for the good of their tournament. Though top of Group B, level on four points with Canada but ahead on goals scored, Nigeria still have work to do. "Sometimes it's the best team, the team that works best together -- and we're enjoying the journey. In contrast to Nigeria, world number 10 Australia have been lavished with resources as tournament co-hosts and have enjoyed gender parity with the national men's team since their collective bargaining agreement in 2019. "We need to continue to fight for our players and get the things that they need," he said.

Persons: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Onome Ebi, Dan Peled, Weeks, Randy Waldrum, Waldrum, Asisat Oshoala, Ian Ransom, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, REUTERS, Super Falcons, Australia, Olympic, Canada, Ireland, doubters, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria, Brisbane, Dan Peled BRISBANE, Ireland, U.S, Melbourne

☆ Women’s World Cup: Canada Ties Nigeria, but Laments Missed Penalty
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Andrew Das | The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

Women’s World Cup: Canada Ties Nigeria, but Laments Missed Penalty Switzerland beat the Philippines, which was making its World Cup debut. Credit... Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Not much of what led to this World Cup has gone the way Canada’s women’s team might have wanted. What he and Horan do know, however, is that the world of women’s soccer has changed since the United States thumped Thailand, 13-0, at the last World Cup. The first two World Cup debutantes to take the field, Ireland and the Philippines, both lost, but in close games. injuries are keeping some big stars off the Women’s World Cup stage.

Persons: Alessandra Tarantino, Costa Rica Catherine Ivill, Wellington , New Zealand Catherine Ivill, Morgan Hancock, Nigeria Izhar, Hannah Mckay, Philippines Lars Baron, Abbie Parr, Associated Press Team England Dan Peled, Reuters Team Denmark Luisa Gonzalez, Reuters Manhattan Michael M, del Campo, Aitana Bonmati, Esther Gonzalez, Switzerland Ramona Bachmann, Seraina Piubel, Canada’s Julia Grosso, Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie, Robert Cianflone, Asisat Oshoala, Christine Sinclair, Deborah Ajibola Abiodun, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Sinclair, Bev Priestman, “ Christine Sinclair, ” Priestman, Sam Kerr, Ramona Bachmann, Sanka, A.R., e Parr, Amer, “it, tol, conn, abou, S., ike, orr, C., Viv Organizations: Canada Ties Nigeria, Associated Press, Getty, Canada, Shutterstock Canada, Agence France, Reuters, U.S.A, Associated Press Team England, Reuters Team Denmark, Reuters Manhattan, Credit, Barcelona, Ireland, emi, erc Locations: Philippines, Spain, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Associated Press Spain, Wellington , New Zealand, Nigeria, Nigeria Izhar Khan, Reuters Switzerland, Costa, Canada Canada, Australia, Melbourne, Canada, Norway, Ireland, nsw, hol

☆ Women’s World Cup 2023: When, how to watch and everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway in Auckland on Thursday as co-host New Zealand takes on Norway. For the first time ever, the Women’s World Cup will be hosted across two countries: Australia and New Zealand. Sydney Football Stadium will host six Women's World Cup games. A record 32 teams will take part in the World Cup, eight more than the previous two editions. Brazilian superstar Marta, 37, is set to end her international career having scored a record 17 Women’s World Cup goals, while the USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe has also announced that she will retire after what will be her fourth and final World Cup.

Persons: Sydney –, Cameron Spencer, Jason McCawley, Alex Morgan, Brad Smith, Sam Kerr, Kerr, Michael Regan, Marta, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson, Spain’s Alexia Putellas, d’Or, –, Keira Walsh, Asisat Oshoala, Ada Hegerberg, Ballon d’Or, Caroline Graham Hansen, Wendie Renard, Pernille, Alexandra Popp, James Williamson, Vivianne Miedema, Leah Williamson, Beth Mead, Macario, Giulia Gwinn, Iman Beney, Becky Sauerbrunn, Mallory Swanson, Gianni Infantino Organizations: CNN, FIFA, Zealand, US Women’s National, Southern Hemisphere, Australia –, Sydney, Sydney Football, Australia, FOX Sports, Telemundo, Seven Network, Optus Sport, BBC, ITV, Republic of Ireland, Stadium Australia, England, Gracenote, Wales, USSF, Getty, of Ireland Nigeria Canada Group, Spain Costa Rica Zambia, England Haiti Denmark China, France Jamaica Brazil Panama Group, Africa Italy Argentina, Germany Morocco Colombia South Korea Players, Chelsea, Manchester City, Ballon, Japan Locations: Auckland, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington, Sydney’s, France, United Kingdom, Republic of, Sydney, United States, Germany, Netherlands, Haiti, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Vietnam, Zambia, Sweden, England, Spain, San Jose , California, New Zealand Norway Philippines Switzerland, Spain Costa Rica, Spain Costa Rica Zambia Japan, England Haiti, United States Vietnam Netherlands Portugal, France Jamaica, Africa, Germany Morocco Colombia, Brazilian, Barcelona, Norwegian, Denmark, Brazil, Swiss, Qatar

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