FootyPop: Rebekah Stott Returns for New Zealand
This week there was a remarkable return to the game, Chicago finally got a head coach, and the USWNT had their first game of 2022. So, without further ado, here’s this week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Week
Words can’t describe this moment. Thank you so much to those who helped me get here. I’m so appreciative of everyone’s messages of support ❤️ pic.twitter.com/o9vUpU7zi8
— Rebekah Stott (@stotty_13) February 18, 2022
Less than a year after being diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Rebekah Stott made her return to the international stage. In the 74th minute for New Zealand, she came off the bench, marking an extraordinary moment.
News of the Week
Chris Petrucelli Named as the new Red Stars Head Coach
Welcome to Chicago, @cpetrucelli!
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— Chicago Red Stars (@chicagoredstars) February 18, 2022
The Chicago Red Stars finally have a new head coach. The club announced the hiring of Chris Petrucelli, who spent the last nine years in the college ranks at Southern Methodist University.
Low of the Week
FINAL:
?? USA 0 – 0 CZE ??
Back at it on Sunday.#SheBelievesCup x @Visa pic.twitter.com/KP5RT0yAw2
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) February 18, 2022
The USWNT returned to action in the first game of the SheBelieves Cup, but they looked a bit rusty. The game against the Czech Republic finished in a 0-0 tie. They struggled in the attacking third and weren’t sharp with their finishing. However, Star youngster Trinity Rodman did make her senior team debut in the draw.
Player of the Week
Legend. Leader. Lasting Impact.
Congrats @beckysauerbrunn on 200 caps! ?? ? pic.twitter.com/AufeSob3tL
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) February 18, 2022
The USWNT game against the Czech Republic marked Becky Sauerbrunn’s 200th appearance for the Stars and Stripes. She became the 12th player in USWNT history to reach that milestone.
Goal of the Week
Janine Beckie. Top left corner ?
Canada levels with England in the 54th minute. ? pic.twitter.com/7zT25nbU1i
— Attacking Third (@AttackingThird) February 17, 2022
Janine Beckie scored a terrific shot into the top corner to help Canada get a 1-1 draw against England.
Fav Social Media post
An Afghan refugee who escaped the Taliban, became an international soccer star for Denmark, and now is a doctor.
Meet @nadia_nadim.@LlamasNBC has her incredible story. pic.twitter.com/WHKZkF5qxg
— Top Story with Tom Llamas (@TopStoryNBC) February 18, 2022
On Top Story with Tom Llamas, they highlighted Nadia Nadim’s journey to where she is now.
Featured image via @stotty_13 on Twitter
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