Fútnotes, Volume 7

Every week I start off wondering how I’m possibly going to fill this section, worrying there won’t ever be enough going on of interest to share. Then as the week goes on and I continue filling this out, I wonder how to fit it all in because there’s always (for better or worse) more than enough news, and even more that I just simply can’t get to.

Anyway I hope you find the stories here important, and where possible, enjoyable. If there are stories that you find important or otherwise enjoyable throughout the week, please feel free to tag me with it on Twitter or send it to me at [email protected].

México

Congratulations to Andrea Rodebaugh for her induction into the International Soccer Hall of Fame. Rodebaugh played for México, coached Club Tijuana, worked with FIFA to grow the women’s game in the Americas, and currently is the women’s sporting director for the FMF.

Here’s an interview I did with Rodebaugh back in 2018 when she was the head coach in Tijuana just as Liga MX Femenil was getting up and running.

Pumas played the North Carolina Courage in a friendly last week. Here’s Brittany Ratcliffe and Meredith Speck talking after the match about their experience.

Also, Cantera En Rosa did a good thread about what Jhonathan Lazcano was trying out during this friendly.

Rest of the World

Yūki Nagasato blogged about why she left the Japan National Team. (yukinagasato.net)

Yves-Jean Bart, who was handed a lifetime ban for sexual abusing young players, is attempting to reclaim his position as president of Haïti’s soccer federation. (Associated Press)

Why is Fifa still trying to sexualise women’s game? Leering men are not welcome. (TheTimes.co.uk)

Canada Soccer and the Women’s National Team Players agree on interim funding agreement. (CanadaSoccer.com)

Speaking of, Rick Westhead of TSN reported that Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Sophie Schmidt, and Quinn will testify in front of the Heritage Committee in the Canadian House of Commons on March 9.

Arsenal and former Scotland midfielder Kim Little was named a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

Haïti midfielder Sherly Jeudy will only miss 6-8 weeks with an injury to her right knee.

The Washington Spirit signed the youngest ever player to an NWSL contract, inking 15-year-old midfielder Chloe Ricketts to a three-year deal with a fourth year option. (Washington Spirit)

The Orlando Pride announced that in order to “make players more comfortable and confident when playing during their menstrual cycle, the team will now wear black shorts, replacing the white shorts previously worn throughout the 2022 season and with other secondary kits in prior years.” (Orlando Pride)

The NWSL will be in the upcoming FIFA 23 videogame. (Insider Gaming)

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

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