Jamshedpur is often better known as the Steel City of India, housing one of India’s oldest and biggest steel-producing units. In fact, any mention of the city of Jamshedpur or the state of Jharkhand is often followed by its industrial capacity. The industrial revolution of the city also paved the …
Read More »FC Bengaluru United launches own Women’s team!
FC Bengaluru United, the current BDFA Super Division League men’s champion, has announced the launch of their own Women’s KSFA ‘B’ Division team. The squad was selected after an intensive week-long selection trial held in Bengaluru earlier this month, and the women represent the best of local talent. Women footballers …
Read More »UEFA Women’s Champions League: group stage success creates knockout round excitement!
Huge global TV audiences, record crowds and a big thumbs up from the players all point to the success of this season’s inaugural group stage in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. “We felt a bit like little kids before Christmas,” says Servette FCCF’s Sandy Maendly. “It was special for us …
Read More »Changing the game with Manchester United Women & adidas!
On Sunday, March 27, Manchester United Women will take to the Old Trafford pitch to face Everton Women in the FA Women’s Super League, as Manchester United continue their quest to secure a UEFA Women’s Champions League spot. To celebrate this highly-anticipated match, the team have linked up with adidas …
Read More »Daniel Kraus to join VfL Wolfsburg as Women’s youth sporting director & U20 Women coach!
At the start of the 2022/2023 season, VfL Wolfsburg is repositioning itself in terms of young female talent: Steffen Beck will be succeeded by Daniel Kraus, who is currently the head coach of Bundesliga club SC Freiburg. The 37-year-old football coach has signed a contract with VfL Wolfsburg until June …
Read More »CONCACAF confirms schedule for CONCACAF W Qualifiers matches in April!
CONCACAF has confirmed the schedule for the CONCACAF W Qualifiers (CWQ) matches taking place during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window of April 2022. These matches will conclude the first round of FIFA Women’s World Cup and Olympic qualifying and will determine the six teams that will advance to the …
Read More »AFC Elite Youth Scheme recognise first football girls’ academies!
The AFC Elite Youth Scheme has endorsed the first-ever football girls’ academies in the Japan Football Association (JFA) and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) as the gold standard three-star and one-star elite academies respectively. The BFF also joins the AFC Elite Youth Scheme as a full member for their focus on …
Read More »2022 Odisha Women’s League holds a closing ceremony!
The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) on Friday, March 11 held a closing ceremony for the 2022 Odisha Women’s League. A exhibition match was held between new champions Odisha Police and the youngsters of Odisha Under-18, while the Police women won 5-0 with goals from Jasmani Samad (twice), Pyari Xaxa, …
Read More »VIDEO: What is India’s Coach Education Scholarship Programme?
What is India’s Coach Education Scholarship Programme? This programme is there to encourage young women to take-up football coaching to educate the next generation of footballers.
Read More »Bengaluru FC U-15 Girls draw against Roots Football School!
The Blues end the season with a 1-1 draw against Roots FS, at the Bangalore Football Stadium, on Wednesday. Goals from Bhavya V Sanjana (46′) and Nandini (50′) ensured that the spoils were shared on the evening. The first half started off with both teams trying to stitch rhythm on …
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