The Women’s World Cup is right around the corner, and all eligible country’s teams are lining up or whittling out their final player picks to represent them. Spain released a provisional team lineup on June 12, which incites excitement and wonder, considering the drama the team, managers, and coaches endured during the past year.
Provisional Lineup
Spain’s provisional line-up of 30 players includes three of the 15 members who signed a letter in protest of head coach Jorge Vilda last September. The three players who have made a resurgence on the team’s roster are Barcelona’s Mariona Caldentey and Aitiana Bonmati and Manchester United’s Ona Batile. Barcelona’s Irene Paredes and Alexia Putellas and Pachuca’s Jennifer Hermoso, who supported but did not sign the letter, also appeared on the provisional line-up.
Spain’s Women’s Soccer Drama Recap
Last September, 15 Women’s Spanish National team players signed an open letter to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) expressing concern over their head coach, Jorge Vilda. There is currently no change in Jorge Vilda’s position on the team, and he made it clear that he had no intention of stepping down as head coach.
Irene Paredes, Jennifer Hermoso, and Patri Guijarro, three players who had signed or…
