I am not super invested in #euro2025 and I am not super invested in Italy who I have only been rooting for since June 17th HOWEVER that was a fantastic match with a last minute game winner and two assists for future #NWSL Washington Spirit star Sofia Cantore (not to mention a goal that got called back)
It's crazy seeing the difference in attendance at the Euros and Copa America.
The Euros have sold out all but 2 games.
Seeing a team as good as Brazil playing in a practically empty stadium is just sad.
The Euro 2025 competition has seen many occasions in which coaches have had to adjust their tactics on the fly. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/15/soccer/tactical-growth-euros/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #euro2025
The group stage of the Women's European Championship that finished on Sunday had record-breaking attendances with close to half a million fans attending games, and 22 of the 24 of them sold out. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/15/soccer/euro-2025-crowds/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #euro2025
Geraldine Reuteler got the opening goal and Alayah Pilgrim scored a late second as host Switzerland beat Iceland 2-0 on Sunday to keep alive the team's hopes of a place in the Euros knockout stage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/07/soccer/switzerland-iceland-euros/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #iceland #switzerland #euro2025
France staked its claim to be contenders for the Women's Euro 2025 title by beating holders England 2-1 on Saturday and joining the Netherlands at the top of Group D. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/06/soccer/france-tops-england-women-euro/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #england #france #netherlands #wales #euro2025

We're all women-of-a-certain-age who know very little about #football. You're welcome to join us, whoever you are!
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*I accept there may well only be three Wales games 😜
The 2025 Women's European Championship, which kicked off on Wednesday in Switzerland, marks a new high for female coaches. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/03/soccer/euro-2025-female-coaches/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #euro2025 #piasundhage

Our team - the lowest ranked in the tournament - have to play the holders, the previous holders and France. And I'm like: