FIVE members of the Great Britain women’s squad from London 2012 have been selected for this summer’s delayed Olympics in Tokyo.
Karen Bardsley, Steph Houghton, Jill Scott and Ellen White of England will compete in their second Games, as will Scotland’s Kim Little.
The five are included in an 18-strong squad selected by coach Hege Riise and announced by the British Olympic Association this morning.
The group contains 15 England players, two from Scotland in Little and Caroline Weir and one from Wales in Sophie Ingle. There are none from Northern Ireland for what will be Britain’s second appearance at an Olympic Games in women’s football.
OL Reign add Rose Lavelle for the 2021 season
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Another week, another world-class player joining OL Reign for the 2021 season.
OL Reign today announced that U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Rose Lavelle will immediately join OL Reign as a U.S. allocated player. While initial rumors had indicated she’d be joining the Reign after the Olympics, the Reign confirmed Lavelle will start training with the club on May 26 and is expected to be available for selection in the next home match against the Washington Spirit on May 30.
“We believe Rose has the ability to be the best player in the world. She is an extraordinary talent that is the perfect fit for our long-term vision for the team,” said OL Reign CEO Bill Predmore. “From the moment the trade became a possibility last year we have been focused on finding a way to bring her to the club. We are thrilled to add her to the squad and believe she can play a key role in our efforts to compete for a championshi
Manchester City WFC vs. Chelsea FCW, WSL: Team news, preview, how to watch
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The whirlwind that overtook the world of football for 48 hours appears to be abating, and we can all look forward to what we actually enjoy about all this: you know, watching football. And in this case, it’s not just any football, but a high-stakes meeting between two of the biggest rivals in the women’s game. The winners will almost assuredly be crowned 2020-21 WSL champions at the end of the season.