The Taguig City government welcomed the Philippine women’s national football team after they made history by scoring their first goal and win at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on July 25. The city government held a motorcade and a meet and greet for the women’s football team at Bonifacio...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic says she is "in the zone" at the Women's World Cup after a succession of crucial saves denied the United States in an ominous sign for quarterfinal opponents Japan. Sweden's goalkeeper Zecira Musovic (left) makes a save next to USA's forward...
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)--The Netherlands set up a heavyweight Women's World Cup quarter-final with Spain after ending South Africa's historic run with a 2-0 victory on Sunday, Aug. 6. Netherlands' Lineth Beerensteyn controls the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup round...
BERLIN (AFP) -- As the dust settled on Germany's shock group stage exit from the Women's World Cup, officials and media sweated over the problems ingrained in the country's once proud football setup. Germany's defender Marina Hegering reacts after a draw during the Australia and New Zealand 2023...
WELLINGTON (AFP) -- Japan's surprise title charge at the Women's World Cup gathered pace with a clinical 3-1 win over Norway to reach the last eight while Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 on Saturday, Aug. 5. Japan players celebrate their victory after the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023...
With Alen Stajcic’s departure coming two days after the Filipinas’ exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, midfielder Quinley Quezada remained positive that the team will cope brilliantly with two more competitions ahead this year. *Filipinas midfielder Quinley Quezada. (Quinley Quezada...
PERTH (AFP) -- Goal-scorer Anissa Lahmari called it an "explosion of joy" as World Cup debutants Morocco qualified for the last 16 at the expense of Germany after stunning Colombia, 1-nil, on Thursday, Aug. 3. *Morocco's midfielder Anissa Lahmari (center) celebrates scoring her team's first goal...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday, Aug. 3, following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead. *Germany's defender Marina Hegering reacts after a draw during the...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- United States captain Lindsey Horan has called on the holders to "raise the standard" heading into the Women's World Cup knockout phase but defended her team against criticism that followed their goalless draw with Portugal. *United States Women's Football captain Lindsey Horan....
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer says Jamaica's historic run into the knockout stages of the World Cup will put pressure on football bosses at home to take the women's team seriously. *Jamaica's players celebrate qualifying for the next round after the Australia and New Zealand 2023...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Kadidiatou Diani hit a hat-trick as France marched into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday, Aug. 2, in a 6-3 thriller against Panama. *France's forward Kadidiatou Diani scores from the penalty spot during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group F...
Team Filipinas The significance of the Philippine Women’s National Football Team's feat in the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup isn't lost on the House of Representatives. That's why Speaker Martin Romualdez led other congressmen in extending their congratulations to the 23 members of the...
