In spite of their semi-final finish, France still showed enough promise in 2022 to make them one of the favourites heading into the 2023 Women's World Cup. The one area of the field in which they've lost some of their key figureheads in recent years is in central midfield, which should make it all the more imperative for Grace Geyoro to play an important role once more. Here is what Geyoro brings to France, and why she's one of the best midfielders on the planet.
Canada are by no means one of the favourites heading into the World Cup despite their success at the Olympics, and key players like Ashley Lawrence and Jessie Fleming will endeavour to change that narrative around. Here is why new Chelsea teammates Lawrence and Fleming will be critical to Canada's success this summer.
Within the past five seasons, Jill Roord has consistently been one of the top performing players across the globe. She's made a massive impact for VFL Wolfsburg across the past few years, helping them to reach the Champions League Final in the latest campaign. She's also been a stalwart behind the success of the Netherlands, including en route to her nation reaching the final at the previous iteration of the World Cup in 2019.
Norway have one of the most formidable teams in women's football, yet have not amounted to their potential at any major tournament in recent memory. The likes of Caroline Graham Hansen and Ada Hegerberg will be hoping to change those fortunes around, but the player that will perhaps be most integral to their success is Guro Reiten - coming off the season of her life with Emma Hayes' Chelsea. This is our analysis of Guro Reiten, and why she's set to play a pivotal role in Norway's time at the 2023 World Cup.
Germany have long been one of the World Cup's most lethal teams, and head into the 2023 Women's World Cup full of confidence after missing out on the European Championships to England in 2022. Integral to their success last summer was Lena Oberdorf, who at the time was just making a name for herself as one of the top young talents in the world. After being named the Young Player of the Tournament, Oberdorf has since established herself as one of the best midfielders on the planet. Set to play an integral role to the side once more, here is our analysis of what makes Oberdorf so important for Germany.
Coming off ecstasy and triumph at last summer's European Championships, England will be full of confidence heading into the 2023 World Cup. But without their captain, some doubts may begin to form. Leah Williamson played an integral part to England's success last year, firmly reminding everyone why she's one of the best defenders in the world. Luckily for the Three Lions, Alex Greenwood is a similar prototype and should help to put all of those doubts to bed. Here is what Greenwood brings to England in the absence of Leah Williamson.
One of the storylines heading into the Women's World Cup this year for the United States centers around the fitness of one of their prime starlets - Rose Lavelle. Lavelle stole the show with her Bronze Ball back in 2019 as the U.S. lifted the trophy, and has been a key function for both Reign and her nation since. Luckily for the States, they seem to have a carbon copy in the form of Ashley Sanchez of the Washington Spirit. Although Sanchez lacks the same experience and Bronze Ball potential, she just so happens to be a remarkably similar player set to shine at this summer's tournament.
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