On this Friday, the coach Márcio de Oliveira called the players who will defend the title of Valais Women’s Cup, in Switzerland.
There will be four teams participating in this year. The adversary of Brazil in the first match will be the New Zealand. In another key are China and South Africa and the matches will start on September 22.
The two teams who come out with the victory in this first match will play against each other on the 25th September. The other two teams vying for the third place.
For the training phase before the dispute, the coach Márcio de Oliveira summoned 24 players, and of these, 20 will travel to Switzerland. The training will be in Pinheral training center, August 26 to September 18.
Goalkeepers
Thaís Picarte – Centro Olímpico
Luciana – Ferroviária
Kaká – São José
Thais Picarte
Defenders
Janaína – São José
Aline Calandrini – Centro Olímpico
Bruna Benites – São José
Gislaine – São José
Andreia Rosa – Centro Olímpico
Bruna Benites
Wing-backs
Daiane – Ferroviária
Poliana- São José
Danielli- São José
Rafinha – XV de Piracicaba
Daiane
Midfielders
Luana – Centro Olímpico
Thaisa – Ferroviária
Francielle – São José
Maria – Vitória de Santo Antão
Rosana – Avaldsnes
Gabi Zanotti – Centro Olímpico
Gabi Zanotti
Midfielders-forwards
Debinha – Avaldsnes
Fabiana – São José
Marta – Tyreso
Adriane – Ferroviária
Debora (Debinha)
Forwards
Giovânia – São José
Erika – Centro Olímpico
Erika
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Yeah I thought about that, though Men’s olympic tournament is U-21 (aside from three over 21 players). Should be interesting. I’m just surprised they haven’t started the bidding process, FIFA already has the (controversial) hosts for the 2018 & 2022 men’s World Cups.
I assume 2019 will be in Asia, though they could go to Europe again, as only Germany & Sweden have hosted. Wikipedia says Japan, Australia, Poland & South Africa have discussed bids. South Korea would make for a good host in Asia as well if not Japan. I’m sure we’ll see some European countries (besides Poland) bid. France, England, Netherlands, Belgium? If South Africa bids I doubt they’d win. They have all the stadiums from 2010, but Africa needs more time to grow women’s soccer to get the attendances that Germany, China & USA had.
Thank you Izzy :o)
I don’t know @Gromit, u can see news about Centro Olimpico (Cristiane, Calan and Erika team) here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Centro-Ol%C3%ADmpico-Futebol-Feminino/212536695455277
Thank you Izzy :o)
The article says that she was expected back in the league with Centro Olimpico on August 7th after her injury. Do you know if she actually played or if her return has been delayed ?