FootyPop: The Holiday Soccer Spirit Takes Over
It’s crazy to think that we’re in the last week of 2021. This year was one filled with a lot of ups and downs in the women’s soccer world but we’re not quite done yet. Here’s this week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Week
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Our high of the week is no doubt the amount of jolly Holiday pics that our favorite teams are posting. Chelsea and Barcelona are our favorites so far. We can’t wait to peep the New Year’s posts!
News of the Week
Ata Football secures Italian women’s soccer rights pic.twitter.com/r18kwAReeh
— Bob Williams (@WilliamsBob75) December 20, 2021
Yay for more access to women’s soccer! Ata Football is expanding its coverage by adding the Italian Serie A games to their streaming platform. ATA now brings Serie A, FA WSL, D1 Arkema, Primera Iberdrola, and Frauen-Bundesliga to viewers in the US, Canada, and Germany.
Player of the Week
1⃣-0⃣ @alexiaputellas #BarçaMadridCFF pic.twitter.com/mlnJ06IiHD
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) December 22, 2021
In Barcelona’s last game of 2021, Alexia Putellas put up a hattrick against Madrid CFF in Barca’s 7-0 win. The Ballon D’Or winner found the back of the net in the 12th, 53rd, and 66th minute to close out the year.
Signing of the Week
We got our guy! pic.twitter.com/PWyqlCtBB0
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) December 20, 2021
The Washington Spirit had a season full of ups and downs but things turned around for them on the field after Kris Ward took over as the interim head coach. The Spirit went undefeated on their run to being crowned 2021 NWSL Champions. With what he was able to do both on the field and off the field for the players it was obvious he should become the permanent head coach.
Win of the Week
⭐️¡¡ @Rayadas CAMPEONAS !! ⭐️#VamosPorEllas ⚽? pic.twitter.com/9TC8rD6mTB
— LigaBBVAFemenil (@LigaBBVAFemenil) December 21, 2021
After playing to a 2-2 tie in the first leg, Tigres and Monterrey again found themselves at a stalemate through 90 minutes. The Liga MX Final came down to penalty kicks with Monterrey winning 3-1. It was a terrific environment for the final in front of a sold-out crowd in Estadio Universitario.
Social Media Post of the Week
Y’all have heard of Elf on a Shelf and Gunny on Money.
Now get ready for… ? pic.twitter.com/9scAR4iW2S
— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) December 24, 2021
The Orlando Pride got into the holiday spirit with some nice puns this time with Leroux on a canoe.
Featured image via @chelseafcw on Instagram
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