Fútnotes, Volume 20

The Liga MX Femenil season is over, and soccer all over large swaths of the world are ending as well. Of course the NWSL will continue on, as do the Scandinavian leagues, and everything is heading toward the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’m going to do during this down time, and while I (most likely) won’t be publishing 3-4 times a week for a while, I will definitely continue doing this column because it’s largely fun and I feel like it keeps me connected with what’s going on in other parts of the world.

I’ve also got some things in the works I think you’ll enjoy, but you’ll have to stay tuned for those.

México

It’s worth repeating that a record 58, 156 people showed up to watch the Liga MX Femenil Final between América and Pachuca at the Azteca. (Liga MX Femenil)

Perhaps a bit of self-promotion, but I had the pleasure of being interviewed by La U Times Podcast about my journey through soccer. I’m humbled that people follow my work and are interested in my journey in soccer. (La U Times)

Chivas unveiled their new jersey, and it’s pretty dope. (Chivas Femenil Twitter)

Thank you for reading Golazo del Gringo! If you enjoyed reading this post, please share it with anyone who enjoys women’s soccer.

Rest of the World

Shirley Cruz retired from football a champion as Alajuelense beat Sporting 8-1 on aggregate for their sixth Primera División Femenina de Costa Rica title. (Alajuelense) - Sorry, but I goofed. Alajuelense won 5-4 on aggregate. Shoutout to Coach Shek for pointing this out to me!

An amazing article by Alicia Rodríguez on Kayleigh Kurtz of the North Carolina Courage. Always read Alicia’s work, but this one is really powerful.

I also enjoyed this piece by WUSA9 on Washington Spirit assistant coach Angela Salem and how she balances being a new mom and a coach. (WUSA9)

Racing Louisville and Louisville City FC players hosted an orthotic and prosthetic mobility workshop to help those with disabilities and mobility issues. (WDRB)

Kerala Blasters FC in India received a financial sanction of ₹40 million (approximately US$484,922) for when their men’s side walked out of a playoff game in March, so they shut down their women’s team. (India Times)

GE Appliances Canada followed through on a promise to direct $100,000 in supplemental funding to the Canadian Women’s National Team after the WNT players’ row with Canada Soccer earlier in the year. (Newswire.ca)

Don’t ever let them tell you no one pays attention to women’s soccer.

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