#2023fifawomen039sworldcup — Public Fediverse posts

Nike released a replica jersey for England goalkeeper Mary Earps on Monday, after facing widespread criticism for not selling the popular FIFA Women's World Cup finalist's shirt. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/10/soccer/nike-earps-jersey-sale/?utm_content=buffer16c23&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #maryearps #england #nike #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #women039ssoccer

It is unclear if Luis Rubiales’ resignation, which came Sunday, will be enough to appease Spain's women's team, which will play its first game since its World Cup victory in less than two weeks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/12/soccer/rubiales-resignation-spain-woso-troubles/?utm_content=bufferd4b94&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #spain #women039ssoccer #metoo #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #luisrubiales #jenniferhermoso

Luis Rubiales announced his resignation in a statement in which he said his position as head of the Spanish soccer federaton had become untenable. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/11/soccer/spain-rubiales-kiss-hermoso/?utm_content=buffer8a63a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #luisrubiales #jennihermoso #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that Luis Rubiales' kiss on the mouth of Spanish women's soccer star Jenni Hermoso "should never have happened." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/01/soccer/infantino-spain-rubiales-kiss/?utm_content=buffercca69&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #gianniinfantino #luisrubiales #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #jorgevilda #spain

England goalkeeper Mary Earps has questioned a Nike statement regarding the unavailability of her replica jersey during the recent Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/24/soccer/womens-world-cup/earps-replies-to-nike/?utm_content=buffer7955e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nike #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #maryearps

Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, apologized on Monday for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/22/soccer/womens-world-cup/world-cup-kiss-apology/?utm_content=bufferb91bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #spain

Attracting record crowds and television audiences, the Women's World Cup buoyed hopes that the women's game can start to bridge the yawning financial gap that exists with the men. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/22/soccer/womens-world-cup/womens-world-cup-financial-gap/?utm_content=buffer538be&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

Olga Carmona learned of her father's death after scoring the only goal in Spain's victory over England in the Women's World Cup final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/21/soccer/womens-world-cup/world-cup-hero-olga-carmona-learns-of-fathers-death-after-final/?utm_content=buffer2a8c2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #olgacarmona #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

Olga Carmona learned of her father's death after scoring the only goal in Spain's victory over England in the Women's World Cup final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/21/soccer/womens-world-cup/spain-carmona-father-dies/?utm_content=buffer3d6df&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #olgacarmona #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

England's second defeat in 39 matches since Dutchwoman Sarina Wiegman took over as coach denied it the chance to add a maiden world title to the European Championship crown it won last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/20/soccer/womens-world-cup/spain-downs-england-to-win-womens-world-cup-for-first-time/?utm_content=bufferec0e5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #england #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #lionesses

England's second defeat in 39 matches since Dutchwoman Sarina Wiegman took over as coach denied it the chance to add a maiden world title to the European Championship crown it won last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/20/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-final-spain-england/?utm_content=buffer75d34&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #england #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

Sweden finished third for the second successive tournament — and the fourth time overall — with a 2-0 win over the cohost on Saturday, while the Matildas achieved their best-ever result at the showpiece event. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/20/soccer/womens-world-cup/australia-sweden-olympics/?utm_content=buffer609d0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2024parisolympics #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #spain #australia #matildas

Winning teams have been quick to console their opponents after matches during the Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/19/soccer/womens-world-cup/sportsmanship-among-most-enduring-images-from-world-cup/?utm_content=buffer616d5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

Winning teams have been quick to console their opponents after matches during the Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/19/soccer/womens-world-cup/sportsmanship-among-most-enduring-images-of-womens-world-cup/?utm_content=buffer1dff6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

A Women's World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax when England or Spain is crowned champion for the first time on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/soccer/womens-world-cup/england-and-spain-standing-on-cusp-of-world-cup-glory/?utm_content=buffer3e7aa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #england #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sarinawiegman #lionesses

A Women's World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax when England or Spain is crowned champion for the first time on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/soccer/womens-world-cup/spain-england-wwc-final/?utm_content=buffer977ca&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #england #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sarinawiegman

Sam Kerr's wondrous second-half strike was not enough to lift co-host Australia into the Women's World Cup final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/17/soccer/womens-world-cup/england-beats-australia-to-reach-first-womens-world-cup-final/?utm_content=buffer3c596&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #england #australia #samkerr #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #matildas

Australia captain Sam Kerr said the team had inspired the nation despite its despite the crushing disappointment of a 3-1 defeat against England in the Women's World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/17/soccer/womens-world-cup/sam-kerr-says-australias-run-at-womens-world-cup-inspired-nation/?utm_content=buffer18535&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #samkerr #australia #matildas

"We have to pick ourselves up and go again," Australia captain Sam Kerr said. "And we're going to do everything to win third place." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/17/soccer/womens-world-cup/australia-faces-quick-turnaround-ahead-of-third-place-match/?utm_content=buffer6562a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #samkerr #australia #matildas

"We have to pick ourselves up and go again," Australia captain Sam Kerr said. "And we're going to do everything to win third place." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/17/soccer/womens-world-cup/australia-wwc-third-place-turnaround/?utm_content=buffer1284e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #samkerr #australia

Australia captain Sam Kerr said the team had inspired the nation despite its despite the crushing disappointment of a 3-1 defeat against England in the Women's World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/17/womens-world-cup/sam-kerr-says-australias-run-at-womens-world-cup-inspired-nation/?utm_content=buffer9efe2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #samkerr #australia

Captain Olga Carmona capped a frenetic ending to the #WWC2023 semifinal at Eden Park in Auckland with a rocket to give Spain a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/16/soccer/womens-world-cup/spain-sweden-semi/?utm_content=buffer6f938&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #spain #sweden #women039ssoccer #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #olgacarmona

From an increase in foreign players to a 2035 Women's World Cup bid, there's much that can be done to keep women's soccer growing in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/15/womens-world-cup/bold-steps-needed-from-jfa-we-league-to-maintain-momentum-after-wwc/?utm_content=bufferdaa6d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #weleague #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation #women039ssoccer

From an increase in foreign players to a 2035 Women's World Cup bid, there's much that can be done to keep women's soccer growing in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/15/womens-world-cup/bold-steps-needed-from-jfa-we-league-to-maintain-momentum-after-wwc/?utm_content=bufferdaa6d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #weleague #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation #women039ssoccer

Sportswear makers and retailers have made significant investments in merchandise during the Women's World Cup, though some growing pains have emerged. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/15/womens-world-cup/adidas-and-nike-navigate-bumps-in-retail-demand-as-wwc-breaks-records/?utm_content=buffer305d9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #women039ssoccer #nike #adidas #retailers #sponsorship #advertising #clothing

From an increase in foreign players to a 2035 Women's World Cup bid, there's much that can be done to keep women's soccer growing in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/15/soccer/womens-world-cup/next-steps-womens-soccer-japan/?utm_content=buffer9fa8b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #weleague #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation

Sportswear makers and retailers have made significant investments in merchandise during the Women's World Cup, though some growing pains have emerged. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/15/soccer/womens-world-cup/adidas-nike-retail-demand/?utm_content=buffer01018&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #women039ssoccer #nike #adidas

Australia and England have clashed in a variety of sports over the years and will meet in the Women's World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/14/womens-world-cup/australia-and-england-set-for-blockbuster-womens-world-cup-semifinal/?utm_content=buffer5560d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #england #australia #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #matildas

The Matildas have temporarily usurped Australia's usual sporting diet of rugby league and AFL in the media, and attention levels are only likely to increase ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against England. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/13/soccer/womens-world-cup/gustavsson-matildas-qf-win/?utm_content=buffer5fed1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #matildas #australia #tonygustavsson #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #women039ssoccer

Japan's performances have restored interest in a team that had been ebbing away over recent years due to the inability of successive squads to hit previously attained heights. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/13/soccer/womens-world-cup/ikeda-nadeshiko-youngsters/?utm_content=buffer6b217&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #futoshiikeda

Five European teams remain in the Women's World Cup, but it is Japan that might be the most impressive contender, a sagging power suddenly revived. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/11/womens-world-cup/rejuvenated-nadeshiko-japan-ready-to-fight-against-anyone/?utm_content=buffer39fb4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan

So far, Nadeshiko's Hinata Miyazawa has scored five goals in four matches, making her the leading scorer of the ongoing Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/10/soccer/womens-world-cup/hinata-miyazawa-leading-charge-for-japan-at-womens-world-cup/?utm_content=buffer9c536&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #hinatamiyazawa #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

Although the $110 million total prize pool at the ongoing Women's World Cup is roughly 300% higher than what FIFA offered in 2019, it is still far behind the $440 million prize awarded to men at Qatar 2022. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/09/womens-world-cup/womens-soccer-unions/?utm_content=buffer2ee2f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #women039ssoccer #women039ssports #unions #discrimination #wages #jobs

The United States had won the last two Women's World Cups and four of the eight editions. The Americans have never gone out before the semifinal stage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/07/womens-world-cup/united-states-era-ends/?utm_content=buffere47ba&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #usnwt #meganrapinoe #vlatkoandonovski

Although the $110 million total prize pool at the ongoing Women's World Cup is roughly 300% higher than what FIFA offered in 2019, it is still far behind the $440 million prize awarded to men at Qatar 2022. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/09/soccer/womens-world-cup/womens-soccer-unions/?utm_content=bufferbf819&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #women039ssoccer #women039ssports

Through the competition, Nigeria's Super Falcons made a mockery of their world ranking of 40 with a blend of pace, power and organization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/08/soccer/womens-world-cup/nigeria-england-pk-exit/?utm_content=buffer0d7a2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #randywaldrum #nigeria #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #superfalcons

Japan has flown in under the radar to become the team to beat, along with England, at the Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/07/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-world-cup-quarterfinals/?utm_content=bufferbb6dc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshiko #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #hinatomiyazawa

Goals from Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa sent Japan into the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2015. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/05/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-r16-japan-norway/?utm_content=buffer8b6e7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #norway #hinatamiyazawa #risashimizu

Goals from Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa sent Japan into the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2015. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/05/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-r16-japan-norway/?utm_content=buffer8b6e7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #norway #hinatamiyazawa #risashimizu

Goals from Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa sent Japan into the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2015. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/05/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-r16-japan-norway/?utm_content=buffer8b6e7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #norway #hinatamiyazawa #risashimizu

Goals from Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa sent Japan into the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2015. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/05/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-r16-japan-norway/?utm_content=buffer8b6e7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #norway #hinatamiyazawa #risashimizu

Japan, which has yet to concede a goal at the tournament, will face Group A runner-up Norway in the round of 16 on Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/31/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-routs-spain/?utm_content=buffer70cc3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #hinatamiyazawa #nadeshikojapan #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

Mina Tanaka said Japan's attackers would need to be more wary of straying offside against Costa Rica after having two goals and a penalty called back by VAR for such offenses against Zambia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/25/soccer/womens-world-cup/pregame-japan-costa-rica-tanaka/?utm_content=buffer68620&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #minatanaka #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #costarica #futoshiikeda