The Queens Park Ladies, an under-12 soccer team in Bournemouth, England, hopes to inspire younger girls to get into the sport after a dominant season against the boys.
Tag: Soccer
Luton Learns the Power of Premier League Status
Having a team in the world’s richest sports competition might alter how people think of Luton, a place long dogged by a ramshackle image and links to extremism.
FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament
The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.
Everton Seeks Alternative Buyer as Deal With 777 Partners Falters
With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is pursuing a backup plan.
Why Don’t More People Resent Manchester City?
Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain.
A Soccer Bridesmaid Readies the Crown, and Germany (Mostly) Likes the Look
Bayer Leverkusen can win its first Bundesliga title this weekend. For its rivals, the real joy comes in seeing Bayern Munich lose it.
Coaches Have to Be Salesmen, Too
David Moyes has established West Ham as a fixture in the top half of the Premier League and a regular presence in Europe. So why do so many fans want him out?
Paris F.C. Set Tickets To $0. Should Others Do the Same?
When Paris F.C. made its tickets free, it began an experiment into the connection between fans and teams, and posed a question about the value of big crowds to televised sports.
Champions League: Security Increased After ISIS Threats
Online messages urged violent attacks on four matches, prompting the police in England, France and Spain to step up precautions.
Why Real Madrid Is Soccer’s Model Club
The club is strutting into a future different from the one envisioned by its president, Florentino Pérez. But its prospects are as bright as ever.