A second FIFA Women’s World Cup for South Africa arrives shortly with Banyana Banyana yearning to intensify their impact this time around. Sure to be at the heart of their efforts is Linda Motlhalo, dreaming of lifting spirits and keeping…
Argentina’s Sophia Braun will now realise a World Cup ambition she once only scarcely allowed herself to have. On her way to the main stage, the 23-year-old who is a touch more two-step than tango has been giving herself to…
A scene-switcher of a year in Tuva Hansen’s career now takes the Bayern Munich defender to her first World Cup. The Norwegian’s on-field drive comes with an appetite for life, and every now and again, a show-stealing moment to remember.…
A long-time leading light for Vietnamese women’s football, national-team captain Huỳnh Như is weeks away from walking them out onto the global stage. Intent on showcasing the skills that have made her their all-time top scorer, the team’s ‘show before…
At their first FIFA Women’s World Cup, Haiti will come equipped with flair, flavour, and collective resolve. Nestled away in their individual stories is that of Danielle Etienne, the midfielder heading to Australia off perhaps the most whirlwind recent route…