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GOALKEEPER Olivia McDaniel and midfielder Tahnai Annis were both asked what Filipino word came to mind in describing the Filipinas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup monumental 1-0 upset of co-host New Zealand in front of a packed hometown crowd at Wellington’s Sky Stadium on Tuesday. “Puso [heart]!” both McDaniel and Annis… ....
For a nation more than 7,000 miles from the United States, the Philippines boasts a women’s national soccer team with a decidedly American feel. Of the 23 names on its Women’s World Cup roster, 18 belong to U.S.-born women. One of them, defender Hali Long, was born in Cape Girardeau and raised in a Filipino, or Pinoy, household. ....
Filipinas Make History with First-Ever Women's World Cup Bid: Schedule, Lineup and Where to Watch goodnewspilipinas.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from goodnewspilipinas.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Title IX, the depth of the American team’s talent pool and heavy recruitment by Philippines officials in recent years are all contributing factors. ....