A very subjective look into AWFC

I expected that Australia vs Ireland was going to be a tough watch but I have to say, it was tougher than I expected. Obviously I’m NOT talking about the quality on the pitch, which was stellar. I’m talking about how torn my heart was between these two squads. And actually, to the first point regarding quality I do have to say that I was expecting much more nerves and apprehension from all 4 teams that debut but I was pleasantly surprised at the high level, no howlers and just overall tenacity of the players… especially one Katie McCabe.

It’s very difficult for me as a fan to pick a side (except when the dutch play against any team including Venezuela or even if the team they were facing was my mom, sister, my niece, etc… I would want the oranje to absolutely demolish them, I don’t care who it is) and when you have 3 players on each side that I actually care about its very very very very difficult to not be a ball of nerves. If Australia win I’m happy and I’m sad, if Ireland win I’m happy and I’m sad. It’s wild.

I do know that it also depends on who is playing. For instance, let’s say that England play vs Australia, well since Beth and Leah aren’t playing I don’t really care, but then there’s Jordan Nobbs… so it’s like who do I root for? It’s mental not backing a team which is what I’ve usually done 98% of the games I’ve ever watched but so is life as a woso fan and one of the most amazing things about being an Arsenal Women fan.

Why? because our players are so good that they represent their teams, and a lot of them captain their teams which shows what a massive club we are, how the quality of our players transcend a domestic league and how they continue to be historic figures that are shaping the way this sport is being played from London Colney to Auckland and beyond. We’re so lucky and spoiled and gives us a reason to be arrogant and I love it.

Arsenal players are sorta the first layer, and then you have players that you like a lot. For me they are Louise Quinn and Ruesha Littlejohn… add to that Denise O’Sullivan and Sheva, whom I all went to see a few months ago in St. Louis. But then there is Ellie Carpenter, Alana Kennedy and Lydia Williams… I mean… how the hell do I choose?

It was a magical match and such an intense one for me that I cannot even being to comprehend how Katie, Steph, etc felt when singing those national anthems.

And that’s just ONE match!!!!!

BTW I’m back doing podcasts (audio only) and you can listen to the latest one here:

I’m so ready.

d ❤

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