At this point, Sarina Wiegman is the one dependable force in world women’s soccer.
Extraordinary players can be injured, as with Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema or Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas in advance of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Powerhouse nations can underperform, as the United States and Brazil most certainly did in Oceania. If there is a big trophy to be gained, though, Wiegman is going to be in the vicinity.
This is something those in charge at U.S. Soccer might want to consider as they prepare to watch the England team that hired Wiegman two years ago challenge Spain for the World Cup title Sunday in Sydney. This is the first time either nation has reached the women’s final, but it is nothing new for Wiegman, who was here four years ago as head coach of the Netherlands.
“Going to a final feels really good — and I’m the lucky one to do two,” Wiegman told reporters following England’s 3-1 victory against Australia. “You don’t take anything for granted. It’s so difficult to get to a final, even if you are a favorite. We’ve seen in this tournament: Every step has been really, really hard.”
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