Women's Soccer United's Blog – February 2012 Archive (9)

Ellen White voted England Women's Player of the Year 2011

Big congratulations to Ellen White who has been voted the Vauxhall England Women's Player of the Year for 2011 by fans.

In 2011 Ellen white earned 13 caps (only vice-captain Stoney appeared more) and she was joint top scorer…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 28, 2012 at 9:30 — 2 Comments

Abbey Road - Sunday Guest: Marta Vieira da Silva (English Translation)

Marta took part in the Abbey Road interview where she talks about growing up playing football in Brazil and her move to Sweden.

The interview video is linked below. Thank you to Izzy for the video translation:

Marta: Hi

Reporter: Hi, how are you?

Marta: I'm…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 27, 2012 at 21:00 — 3 Comments

Aya Miyama announced as new Nadeshiko Japan's captain, Homare Sawa steps down

Homare Sawa has stepped down as the Nadeshiko Japan captain, Aya Miyama takes the captains armband.

Aya Miyama will take over the captaincy of Nadeshiko Japan as the FIFA women's World Champions look to…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 27, 2012 at 20:00 — No Comments

Former Brazil women's national team defender Carol Basilio reunites with Marta

In December 2011, SporTV News showed the story of former defender of Brazil women's national football team Carol Basilio overcoming a motorcycle accident where she lost both her legs.

After the accident Carol Basilio showed extreme courage and strength as she began to practice swimming. She dreams of a medal at the London 2012 Paralympic…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 26, 2012 at 13:55 — 2 Comments

Brazil to play Canada in an International friendly on March 24th 2012 in Boston, USA

The Brazilian women's football team have added Canada to their International friendly matches on the road to London 2012 Olympics.

The exciting fixture will take place on March 24th 2012 at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, USA. The Brazilian team are scheduled to travel to Boston on March 20th before heading to the scheduled Japan trip on March…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 16, 2012 at 18:59 — No Comments

USA hosts New Zealand in Texas tonight in front of sell-out crowd!

Match day! USA take on the Football Ferns in the women's International friendly match at the FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

This is USA's first match since winning the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament last month. New Zealand still need to…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 11, 2012 at 11:30 — 1 Comment

Alex Morgan to appear in Sports Illustrated's "bodypaint" Swimsuit issue

USWNT forward Alex Morgan will appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue on Tuesday 14th February 2012.

Morgan and two other female athletes took part in the "bodypaint" feature which will be out this Tuesday.

Alex Morgan gave her thoughts on the "bodypaint" feature to Hot Clicks. There is also a sneak peek picture of Alex Morgan…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 10, 2012 at 16:32 — 1 Comment

FIFA World Player of the Year Homare Sawa misses out on Nadeshiko Japan training camp due to injury

Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Homare Sawa has been forced to miss the training camp in Wakayama Prefecture due to injury.

Sawa injured her right thigh during INAC Kobe's recent game against FC…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 9, 2012 at 10:00 — 1 Comment

Manon Melis among the 27 players invited to attend Netherlands International team training activities in Zeist

Netherlands women's national team coach Roger Reijners has invited 27 international players to take part in a training camp ahead of the International friendly against France and the Cyprus Cup 2012.

The training activities are scheduled for the 31st January, 7th February and…

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Added by Women's Soccer United on February 2, 2012 at 17:37 — No Comments