Twelve countries are getting ready to compete in the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, with Canada going in as reigning champions from three years ago.
The group stage begins on 25 July, with the gold medal match scheduled just over two weeks later on 10 August, making it more intense than most major international competitions.
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WSL club: Man Utd
Full-back Jayde Riviere signed her first professional contract when she joined Manchester United in January 2023.
But the 23-year-old has already tasted success at the Olympics, after being part of Canada’s gold medal-winning squad in 2021. She’s also represented her country at two different FIFA World Cups.
However, Riviere struggled with a string of minor injuries for much of early 2024, ruling her out of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup in February. But, having returned to fitness at club level, Riviere got the call for the Olympics.
Despite a stop-start few months at United, she shouldn’t be underestimated. At full fitness, Riviere is a force to be reckoned with, and will no doubt be crucial as Canada aim to defend their title.
WSL club: Arsenal
Arsenal confirmed the arrival of Mariona Caldentey earlier this summer, after she had spent the previous years at Barcelona.
Caldentey has an ability to play as a forward and an attacking midfielder, meaning she is a persistent threat for any opponent. The 28-year-old has an immense ability to break down any backline, and with 114 goals under her belt for the Catalan side, it’s almost a given that she’ll hit the back of the net representing Spain in this tournament.
This will be the first time that Arsenal fans will really get their eyes on the new signing, who is going to be wearing red and white next season in the WSL. Spain are going to be hungry for more success after being crowned champions of the World Cup last summer in Australia.
WSL club: Chelsea
Forward Sandy Baltimore has been hailed as one of the most exciting signings of the summer transfer window in the WSL, having joined Chelsea on a long-term contract after leaving Paris-Saint Germain.
The 24-year-old has…
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