WWC 2023 draw creates US vs Netherlands rematch; Aussie hosts get tough start
October 23 – The 2023 Women’s World Cup will kick off the way the previous tournament ended – with reigning champions the United States taking on the Netherlands.
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FIFA draws groups for 10-team Australia/New Zealand 2023 play-offs
October 17 – Portugal will have to defeat Cameroon or Thailand to ensure their presence at the 2023 Women’s World Cup following the draw for the playoffs, which will decide the final three spots for the global finals.
China, Spain and Japan set early pace at U-17 Women’s World Cup in India
By Samindra Kunti in Mumbai
October 14 – China and Spain took command of Group C at the U-17 Women’s World Cup after narrow opening-day wins against rivals Mexico and Colombia.
Wiegman ‘happy’ with England contract to 2025 want to keep it that way
October 11 – England women’s European Championship-winning manager Sarina Wiegman has denied reports she has signed a new contract after conversations with the English FA but says she feels “very valued” in her role.
‘Exhausted’ Rapinoe turns attention from abuse to football
October 8 – US women’s superstar Megan Rapinoe, the public face of the world champions, says tonight’s showpiece friendly against European champions England serves as a “nice distraction” following the much-publicised inquiry that uncovered “systemic” abuse and misconduct in the US domestic league.
Banging heads on concussion subs rule
October 2 – UEFA have confirmed that concussion substitutes are not permitted in any of their competitions following an incident in the Women’s Champions league clash between Arsenal and Ajax.
Arsenal vs Spurs breaks WSL attendance recod
September 25 – The women’s north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur smashed the Women’s Super League (WSL) attendance record at the weekend, the latest indication of how the game in the UK has surged in popularity following England’s Euro success.
Spanish women refuse to play for ‘toxic’ Vilda; RFEF responds with 5-year ban threat
September 23 – Fifteen players from Spain’s women’s squad have refused to play for their country unless manager Jorge Vilda is sacked but the Spanish football federation (RFEF) is standing by its man.
European nations learn opponents in play-offs for final 2023 Women’s World Cup berths
September 9 – Europe’s last contenders for a spot in the 2023 Women’s World Cup have learned their fate in the draw for the playoffs.
WSL primed for big season opening and a record breaking year
September 6 – After the stunning success of the Women’s Euros in England in July, it is the turn of the Barclays Women’s Super League to report record breaking numbers.
Women’s Euro 2022 data records continue to tumble as legacy programme takes effect
August 31 – UEFA has reported that more than 365 million people globally watched the Women’s Euro 2022, as data from the tournament held in England in July continues to break records.
Spain beat Japan to take U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica
August 30 – Spain defeated Japan 3-1 to win the U-20 Women’s World Cup with Salma Paralluelo’s brace powering the Europeans to the title.
Brazil, Japan, Spain, and the Netherlands fill Women’s U-20 World Cup slots
August 22 – Brazil, Spain, Japan and the Netherlands have all booked their spots for the semi-finals of the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica after dramatic and often tense last-eight encounters.
Germany and US out of U-20 Women’s World Cup. Brazil, Japan, Nigeria and Spain set pace
August 19 – Brazil and Spain have progressed to the last eight of the U-20 Women’s World Cup, but tournament favourites Germany and USA exited the competition in the group phase.
UEFA report says women’s club game could grow to €686m in revenue by 2033
August 16 – A UEFA report into the potential for the women’s club and league game in Europe finds there could be a six-fold increase in commercial value to €686 million by 2033.