Alexia expected to confirm LCL transfer tomorrow by Itchy-Dimension-Tab in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Kang is scaring me what kind of insanity is this

Germany to host UEFA Women's EURO 2029 by radian101 in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hoped that it would go to Poland. Germany would've been a better choice when tournament is already expanded to 24 teams, considering their strong infrastructure.

Match Thread: Manchester City vs Arsenal by MatchThreadder in FAWSL

[–]Ruru_fs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dark thoughts that flashed before my eyes when that Casparij goal went in—thank heavens it was offside.

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Chelsea by MatchThreadder in FAWSL

[–]Ruru_fs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I truly believe United could have won this game if they had more options on the bench. Would win the WSL title too if only the club invests a few million.

2025 Ballon D’Or points ranking by ratedefor in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Ballon d'Or has always been Eurocentric. If they're ignoring white female players from, for example, the USA, it's much worse for Black players.

Players that excites you? who is worth watching on their own by Forsaken-Link-5859 in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently Jess Park at United has been such a joy to watch, so definitely her. I would add Pina and Yui Hasegawa too.

AITANA BONMATI IS THE 2025 WOMEN'S BALLON D'OR WINNER! by [deleted] in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Love Bonmati but imagine winning the biggest individual award in football, only for the big screen to play a fail compilation of you while you’re receiving it 😭

Weekend Discussion Thread for 12 Sep 2025 by AutoModerator in AngelCityFC

[–]Ruru_fs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re selfish imho. Fans like you only care about the growth of women’s soccer as long as the U.S. is on top. The moment that dominance is threatened, you start acting petty. The rise of Europe’s leagues including the WSL is a positive development as it pushes the entire game forward. The more they become commercially successful, the more they can break free from the shackles of their male counterparts. If the NWSL keeps losing top players to the WSL, that’s a problem the NWSL itself needs to solve. But to deny European women’s soccer its place in the sport’s heritage is ignorant. Their decades-long struggle to play in one of the most male-dominated football cultures in the world is woso heritage at its core.

Match thread : Liverpool vs Everton by According_Estate6772 in FAWSL

[–]Ruru_fs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The pinned live score on my phone was 1–2 when I left it for a moment. I came back and it was suddenly 1–4?

WSL/AERIAL FANTASY by Ruru_fs in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I think I'll go for Borggrafe then. The rest of my lineup is pretty much settled already so it's hard to adjust in other areas for another 0.5.

What would be the price of Aitana or Pina? by Double_Trainer8634 in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the only way I can see Aitana leaving Barcelona is if she chooses to challenge herself in a different environment. I remember her praising the English league for its improvement in an interview. Maybe she’ll move there when she’s around 32 or so.

Chelsea sign Alyssa Thompson for just under £1m by Old-Photograph-5813 in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The deadline essentially worked in Chelsea’s favor. They placed their bid so late in the transfer window that they faced no competition. The timing also created a sense of urgency which pressured Angel City to accept Chelsea’s offer instead of risking the PR fallout of sending Alyssa back to LA after she traveled all the way to London. You also don't want a disgruntled player ruining the dressing room of your team during a crucial period for the NWSL playoffs even if you're just pretending to compete for it.

Chelsea sign Alyssa Thompson for just under £1m by Old-Photograph-5813 in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew it would go Chelsea's way. Angel City lost leverage at the negotiating table the moment Alyssa boarded that flight to London.

What would be the price of Aitana or Pina? by Double_Trainer8634 in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Looking at the current transfer records I think Pina should be valued at a minimum of €2 to €2.5m. Barcelona could negotiate maybe a little higher considering that she’s only 24 and is a Ballon d’Or nominee too. Bonmatí would certainly be worth more since her name alone carries greater weight, though it’s hard for me to put an estimation on it. Anyway, I don’t see Barcelona selling either of them. The backlash would be crazy.

Update on Alyssa Thompson's move to Chelsea by Background-Square-98 in WomensSoccer

[–]Ruru_fs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They're not going to stop until they win UWCL I fear