We will keep you updated throughout the tournament on all the Gotham FC players! We will be substituting our guest segments on our podcast with world cup coverage from a Gotham FC point of view. We will be putting up just the World Cup Segments on our YouTube page.
Our first guest is the voice of Gotham FC for MSG Networks Renee Washington. Due out late Monday Night on the 24th. Then we will return the Weekend of the 30th with guest #oncegotham Nicole Baxter!
The tournament will take place on Fox, Fox Sports, and Telemundo. Peacock has Telemundo where all the games are covered in Spanish and is much cheaper than other streaming services. Sling TV has a discounted blue package that has Fox and Fox Sports.
USWNT:
Kelley O'hara, Kristie Mewis, and Lynn Williams.
Date: Friday 7/21/23
Time: 9pm
Opponent: Vietnam
Photo credit : NBC
Kelley O'Hara
Strengths: Aggression on both sides of the ball. Simply a winner. One of the most decorated players in world football. A tough one on one defender who is a big threat going forward. Plays great crosses and takes shots from anywhere.
Kristie Mewis
Strengths:
One of the purest left footed players in the game. Positionally sound and off the ball movement is sublime. Whole field passing range and can play a final ball. Dangerous set piece taker.
Lynn Williams
Strengths:
Relentlessness. A speedy forward who will track all the way back to win balls back and is a nightmare to defend in open space. Early in her career she would out simply hustle everyone to goals. Now she's a seasoned deadly striker. Possessing a calm and precise finishing ability. 2nd all time goal scorer in NWSL history behind #oncegotham Sam Kerr.
Brazil:
Bruninha
Date: Monday July 24th
Time: 7am
Opponent: Panama
Photo credit: Esporte News Mundial
Strengths: A 2 way defender with incredible vision and attacking flair. Bruninha is looking to raise her stock on the world stage and be recognized as a future world soccer star. She scored on her first two shots on goal in NWSL league play. Brazil has a real chance to make a run in this tournament. She could be a star of this tournament.
Ireland:
Sinead Farrely
Date: Thursday, July 20th
Time: 6am
Opponent: #oncegotham Sam Kerr and tournament hosts, Australia
Photo Credit: Independent.ie
Strengths: cleverness, combination play, and the ability to play a final ball. After being away from the sport for 7 years her spirit and talent never left. She entered the Ireland national team camp and was immediately called one of the best players in the squad. She's a game changer. In a really tough group with hosts Australia, Canada and fellow Gotham FC forward Onumonu's Nigeria. She will certainly be one to watch, even if Ireland doesn't make it out of possibly the hardest group. If they do. She will be a I main factor why.
Nigeria:
Ifeoma Onumonu
Date: Thursday, July 20th
Time: 10:30 PM
Opponent: #oncegotham Kaylen Sheridan and Canada
Strengths:
Ifeoma is a power forward. Tall, smart, strong, and physical. Can stretch back lines and hold the ball up. If it wasn't for a super tough group to get out of, she could have a break out tournament.
Photo Credit: ESPN