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A women's soccer collection of the Grêmio Museum – Hermínio Bittencourt (Porto Alegre, RS): When musealization provides collaborative experiences
This research from Brazil examines the creation and development of the women's football collection at the Grêmio Museum – Hermínio Bittencourt in Porto Alegre. The article explores how the museum used a collaborative approach to bring visibility to the history of women's soccer within a club that traditionally focused on men's achievements. By working with female athletes, former players, fans, and researchers, the museum aimed to address the historical invisibility of women's participation in Brazilian soccer.
Women's soccer in Costa Rica: A sociological look at the working, salary, and socio-historical conditions of female soccer players in the Costa Rican first division from 2019 to 2023
For coaches and administrators in women's soccer, this research from Costa Rica provides important insights into the current state of the game for female players. The study looks at the working conditions, pay, and the social and historical context of women's professional soccer in the country between 2019 and 2023. Researchers wanted to understand if the lower pay and challenges faced by female players are linked to long-standing patriarchal attitudes and to explore the everyday realities for these athletes.
Women’s football in mid-twentieth century Brazil and France: three team managers from prohibition to profit
This article looks at the history of women's soccer in Brazil and France during the mid-20th century. It highlights how women faced bans and restrictions in both countries, often linked to societal views about gender and women's roles.
A new probabilistic framework with reliability aspects and statistical analysis of average goals per game in women’s football
This research paper looks at ways to better understand and predict things in sports, especially in women's soccer. The authors noticed that the usual statistical tools might not always be the best for analyzing sports data, like how many goals are scored in a game.
Understanding fan pressures and its impact on football club sustainability: insights from the Colombian context
This study examines how fan expectations and pressures impact the sustainability of Colombian football clubs, with a specific focus on economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Researchers surveyed fans from various Colombian clubs to analyze their influence on club management decisions.
The Effect of Pitch Surface on Match Running Performance in Women’s Soccer
This study examined how playing on artificial turf (AT) versus natural grass (NG) affects match running performance in elite women’s soccer. Researchers analyzed data from 22 matches in the Slovenian Women’s First League, tracking total distance covered (TD), high-intensity running (HIR), accelerations (HIA), and decelerations (HID).
Seasonal Changes in the Physical Performance of Elite Youth Female Soccer Players
This study examined how the physical performance of elite youth female soccer players changed over a season. Researchers tracked 113 players (ages U10 to U16) and measured their speed, strength, power, change of direction (CoD), and aerobic fitness at three points during the season (pre-, mid-, and post-season).
Optimizing Scanning in Youth Female Football: The Role of Verbal Instructions
The article "Optimizing Scanning in Youth Female Football: The Role of Verbal Instructions" examines how verbal instructions can improve visual exploration skills in young female soccer players. The study involved 25 elite U19 players who participated in small-sided games (4v4) under two conditions—one with verbal scanning prompts and one without.
The opportunities and challenges facing participation indifferent types of women’s football in England
The article explores the opportunities and challenges surrounding women's football participation in England. It highlights how UK sports policy recognizes the importance of increasing female participation in football to address gender inequality in sports. Despite positive efforts by football authorities, there has been little formal statistical analysis of the factors influencing participation. Using a socio-ecological framework and economic theory, the study analyzes data from over 88,000 women and 68,000 men across 309 local authorities.
Goal and shot prediction in ball possessions in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: a machine learning approach
The article "Goal and Shot Prediction in Ball Possessions in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: A Machine Learning Approach" explores the use of machine learning to predict goal-scoring opportunities in elite women’s football. Researchers analyzed 2,346 ball possessions and developed predictive models using Random Forest and XGBoost techniques.
Career development in Women Football Refereeing: an exploratory study in Portugal and Spain
The article "Career Development in Women’s Football Refereeing: An Exploratory Study in Portugal and Spain" examines the challenges and opportunities for female referees in a male-dominated sport. Based on a survey of 427 referees, the study identifies key factors influencing recruitment, retention, and career progression.