Fútnotes, Volume 38

There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and at times it kinda seems silly to devote energy into sports. Sports however provide not only an escape from constantly focusing on heavier things, but also serve to remind us of our shared humanity.

Something I’ve always tried to do in my writings, and especially this particular column, is to provide coverage that shows that commonality. Of course this column is not without its inherent biases (it does not feature men’s soccer, and news is primarily from sources in languages I speak), but I also try and focus on the game in places all around the world and in a way that shows the same respect across the board.

My sincerest wish is that this column in its own small way reminds anyone who reads it to show that same respect to the common dignity and value of everyone.

México

Desirée Monsiváis reclaimed her goalscoring lead, scoring a hat trick in Pumas 3-0 win over Necaxa. Monsiváis’ 129 goals leads Katty Martínez by two - for now. (Pumas)

18 people were inducted into the National and International Soccer Hall of Fame in Pachuca, including Andrea Rodebaugh and Pretinha. (Liga BBVA Femenil)

Jenni Hermoso was also honored, as she became the first active soccer player in the Mexican league (either men's or women's) to win the World Cup. (Pachuca)

Speaking of Hermoso, Thomas Graham wrote an excellent article for The Guardian that looks at what Hermoso’s arrival in México has - and has not - brought to the league. I definitely recommend subscribing to their Moving the Goalposts newsletter if you haven’t already.

América is building a Casa Club and other new facilities for the Femenil side. (TUDN)

Antonio Loría de Regil joins Atlético San Luis as thier femenil scout. (Atlético San Luis)

Prisca Chilufya, Yuki Watari, and Grace Asantewaa were part of a delegation from FC Juárez players that visited Cuauhtémoc Primary School in Juárez. (FC Juárez)

Licha Cervantes scored her 100th goal with Chivas, bringing her up to 122 goals all time throughout her career. To celebrate, she cut a hole in the net at Estadio Akron.

Speaking of Chivas, I enjoy these tactical breakdowns they do after games. It strikes a good balance, not too high-level but not too far into nerdery. (Chivas)

Eva Espejo announced that she would not be returning to Rayadas after this season. (Rayadas)

Daniela Solis will miss between ten days and three weeks with Achilles tendinosis and bursitis in her right ankle. (Rayadas)

In better news, Diana Evangelista and Mariana Caballero commemorated the Day of the Girl in Soccer by reading to children during the Monterrey 2023 International Book Fair held at Cintermex. (Rayadas)

Natalia Villarreal and Jana Gutiérrez were part of the activities as Tigres announced a partnership with Nickelodeon. (Tigres)

Tigres U19 players Mariángela Medina, María González, and Natalia Muñoz and coach Ana Cristina “Titi” González will join Bayern München Frauen for a week of training and learning. (Tigres)

This Nike video is everything. (Liga BBVA Femenil via Twitter)

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Rest of the World

Jorge Vilda was named the Morocco Women’s National Team head coach. Gross. (The Guardian)

AIK will return to the Damallsvenskan. (AIK Fotboll)

Congratulations to the San Diego Wave, bringing the NWSL Shield to America’s Finest City.

Ali Krieger is retiring, and Jenna Tonelli wrote an excellent article on what that means for All For XI.

Minnesota Aurora FC is starting a second team (Aurora 2) that will play in the UPSL, the fourth tier of soccer in the United States. (Minnesota Aurora FC)

The Quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores Femenina are set, with Brazil’s Palmeiras facing off against Atlético Nacional from Colombia and Corinthians and Internacional in the other, all-Brazil bracket.

Nike finally released an England Mary Earps goalkeeper kit. It sold out in less than 24 hours. (Reuters)

The Irish FA will pay the Northern Ireland men’s and women’s senior team players equally. (Irish FA)

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

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