Spain, also known as La Roja, is the new football giant in women’s soccer. The nation has managed to dominate at both the club and national levels. FC Barcelona is the defending European champion, and their multi-year reign has manifested into a World Championship with Spain. What’s even more incredible about their accomplishment is how the team overcame some of the issues between the team, coach, and federation. What does it mean for Spain moving forward? Let’s take a deep dive into what’s occurred.
Las 15
Months before the World Cup, 15 players pledged not to go to the World Cup until the lack of professionalism and a poor environment created by the federation and coaching staff were rectified. Although a few of the original 15 returned for the tournament, it was not the same team; they were still missing stars like Mapi Leon.
Yet somehow, this group managed to win the World Cup. It’s one of the few instances in sport where the team can overcome internal strife to win the title. While it’s an amazing accomplishment and something that will be celebrated, what will happen in the aftermath?
Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)
Football federations have a history of making it more about the federation than the players–that no one person is…
