FootyPop: Kumi Yokoyama’s Big Announcement
Happy belated Father’s Day to all the father figures out there in the WoSo world. Even though you may embarrass us sometimes, we love and appreciate you for all the mileage you put in to take us to tournaments and the reps you helped us get in the backyard to hone our skills.
We’re trying something different for FootyPop this weekend. A lil’ more pizzaz, a lil’ more variety. Let’s dive into the latest women’s soccer news!
High of the Weekend
Kumi Yokoyama living their authentic self! The Washington Spirit midfielder announced this weekend that they are transgender and goes by they/them pronouns. The news makes them the second trans player in the league, alongside OL Reign’s Quinn.
Low of the Weekend
CBS pointing out a “random Black kid” as Jessica McDonald’s son.
Honored to have been featured at halftime on @CBS but this isn’t even my son. Not sure who’s responsible for pointing out some random black kid in the stands. But this is NOT OK!!!!!! This poor kid looks ssooo uncomfortable…. ?? pic.twitter.com/TLDV2YMZUE
— Jessica McDonald (@J_Mac1422) June 21, 2021
What to Look Forward To This Week
June 22: OL Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars at 7pm PST/10pm EST (Watch on Twitch)
June 23: Kansas City vs. Orlando Pride at 11pm PST/2pm EST (Watch on Paramount+)
June 23: Racing Louisville vs. NC Courage at 4:30pm PST/7:30pm EST (Watch on Paramount+)
Our Fav. WoSo Social Media Posts of the Weekend
The moment Marta found out she made Brazil's Olympic roster for the fifth time ??
(?: @SelecaoFeminina)pic.twitter.com/LiKA4byY0l
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 19, 2021
This Weekend in WoSo History…
On June 18th, 2019, Sam Kerr scored four goals in Australia’s World Cup group stage game against Jamaica.
Feature Image via Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images
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