Great match befitting a great World Cup, complete with a first time winner after so many countries broke through to new heights.
Bonmati is going to be a very deserved World Player of the Year.
For all the financial drama and men’s team fucking around Barca have done, this Spanish team is theirs. They are hands down the biggest force in the women’s game today. And it’s pushing everyone else to a higher level. Long any it last.
Wiegman again shows why she’s the best with her halftime subs and adjustments. She has no fear. She prepares so thoroughly and in such detail that it never really seems like she’s taking a risk, but rather executing a plan.
The English were a touch unlucky today, but they battled adversity every step of this tournament. How many squads have a mentality like theirs?
The Spanish manager and FA can fuck off. Their victory lap will be gross after the players won this in-spite of them. And this is true of far too many women’s teams - their fights off the pitch are as exhausting as the ones on it. The sport deserves so much more.
if you enjoyed this tournament - and really, who didn’t? - and aren’t already an active supporter of a women’s professional club, please start now. NWSL, WSL, Barca, Lyon…whatever grabs your interest. The growth on that side of the sport is going to push the gams to new heights. Buy a jersey (the NWSL annually has the best designs of any league in the world), catch a match (see world class talent up close), follow on social media. Spread the word.