Women's World Cup 2015!
Okay, so this is like, 6 months early but I thought it'll be nice to do an introductory post for the Women's World Cup which will be held in Canada between June 6 and July 5.
Groups:
MASCOT:
The mascot for the WWC 2015 is Shuéme, the Great White Owl.
In the words of FIFA,
"The great white owl, has been, a striking and highly significant symbol throughout Canada’s history and, Shuéme is very much a modern owl and embodies perfectly the spirit of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015.
Shuéme, whose name is inspired by the French word for owl (chouette) as a tribute to Canada’s status as a bilingual nation, embraces the expansive and inclusive soul of Canada as a multicultural country and will become a familiar sight from coast to coast in the months ahead.
Imagined and created to reflect the esteem Canadians hold for the women’s game, Shuéme is every inch the sporty, elegant owl-about-town. With colours that symbolise peace and fair play, and with stylish hair that exudes self-confidence and pride, Shuéme’s flowing contours suggest grace under pressure, while her wings and tail ensure precise control and agility."
STADIUMS/HOST CITIES:
Because FIFA is completely shitty, they're making the women play on artificial turf instead of grass.
The stadiums to host the games have been outfitted with turf. Here are the stadiums and the host cities for the WWC.
1. Vancouver:
BC PLACE. It can hold 54,500 people and is equipped with Polytan LigaTurf.
2. Edmonton:
COMMONWEALTH STADIUM. It can hold 56,302 people and is equipped with FieldTurf Duraspine.
3. Winnipeg:
WINNIPEG STADIUM. It can hold 33,422 (expandable to 40,000) people and is equipped with FieldTurf Revolution.
4. Ottawa:
LANDSOWNE STADIUM. It can hold 24,000 (expandable to 40,000) people and is equipped with FieldTurf.
5. Montreal:
OLYMPIC STADIUM. It can hold 66,308 people and is equipped with XTreme Turf.
6. Moncton:
MONCTON STADIUM. It can hold 10,000 (expandable to 20,725 +) people and is equipped with FieldTurf.
SCHEDULE:
The opening match will be played between the host Canada and the People's Republic of China on June 6, 2015 at 16:00 (local time) at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.
The final will be played on July 6, 2015 at the BC Place in Vancouver. Kickoff time is 16:00 (local time).
You can find the dates/timings for all the matches: HERE
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Alex Morgan (USA)
Fara Williams (England)
Nadine Kessler (Germany)
Lotta Schelin (Sweden)
Marta (Brazil)
Perpetua Nkwocha (Nigeria)
Homare Sawa (Japan)
TICKETS:
Tickets have been available since September! You can buy them from: HERE
VOLUNTEERING:
Positions for volunteers are still open! You can apply: HERE
OFFICAL SITES:
FIFA.com