FootyPop: North Carolina Wins 2024 National Championship
In this week’s women’s soccer news, UNC won the 2024 National Championship; Angel City parted ways with Becki Tweed; FIFA announced dates for the 2027 Women’s World Cup; and more!
High of the Week
North Carolina won their 23rd National Championship with a 1-0 win over Wake Forest. It was their first National Championship since 2012. UNC had a terrific season with a 22-5 record under head coach Damon Nahas. Nahas spent the 2024 season with the interim tag before being named the head coach right before the National Championship game. Olivia Thomas scored the lone goal off a free kick to earn the Tar Heels the trophy.
RAISE IT HIGH ?#WCollegeCup x @uncwomenssoccer pic.twitter.com/MU61it1nfn
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) December 10, 2024
Low of the Week
Angel City announced that they had parted ways with head coach Becki Tweed. Tweed spent half of the 2023 season as the interim head coach before being named the permanent head coach at the end of the 2023 season. Angel City had a disappointing 2024 season with a 7-13-6 record. The club announced that Eleri Earnshaw will serve as the interim head coach.
Thank you, Coach.
? #AngelCityFC announces the departure of Head Coach Becki Tweed, who led us to many milestones, including our first playoff appearance. We sincerely appreciate her dedication and impact and wish Becki the best in her next chapter.https://t.co/98K4aWtS5P pic.twitter.com/Sw4lQGYGK2— Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) December 9, 2024
News of the Week
FIFA announced this week that the 2027 Women’s World Cup would occur between June 24 and July 25. The tournament will be hosted by Brazil.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ dates announced! ?
Brazil will host the 10th edition of the tournament between 24 June and 25 July 2027 ?? pic.twitter.com/iBNlpANOWN
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) December 10, 2024
Player of the Week
Alessia Russo is in terrific form for Arsenal. She scored the lone goal in Arsenal’s win over Liverpool. She’s scored six goals in Arsenal’s last six WSL matches.
Our Player of the Match against Liverpool… ?
It’s @alessiarusso7 ?? pic.twitter.com/Ju7A5W46sB
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) December 16, 2024
Goal of the Week
Mayra Ramirez forced the turnover and then took a beautiful long-range shot to chip the keeper. Chelsea went on to defeat Twente 6-1 in UEFA Champions League play.
MAYRA RAMÍREZ FROM WAAAAAAY OUT ?
? @DAZNWFootball pic.twitter.com/fJe831l14w
— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) December 11, 2024
Signing of the Week
The San Diego Wave announced this week that they have signed Quincy McMahon on a three-year deal. McMahon played collegiately at UCLA where she appeared in 86 games for the Bruins. She started every game during the 2022 season for UCLA, helping them win the National Championship.
MAYRA RAMÍREZ FROM WAAAAAAY OUT ?
? @DAZNWFootball pic.twitter.com/fJe831l14w
— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) December 11, 2024
Win of the Week
Everton got a 2-1 win over Manchester City this weekend. It was just their second win of the season and they’re currently sitting in ninth place. They got goals from Lucy Hope and Honoka Hayashi in the win.
Merry Christmas, Blues!!!!!!!!!!
UTT! pic.twitter.com/XmpNpqJGMf
— Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) December 15, 2024
Save of the Week
Shae Yanez made a point-blank save for Crystal Palace. The ball was bouncing around the box and Manchester United was able to get a clean look at the goal but Yanez was there to reject it.
What a save from Yanez ??#BarclaysWSL @cpfc_w pic.twitter.com/wDo2ZsoY0v
— Barclays Women’s Super League (@BarclaysWSL) December 15, 2024c
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