At 35 years old, this might be Ali Riley’s last World Cup. What has changed this time around? Taking on a generational mindset and “empowering the next leader.” (Google) More from thrace:
, and for saying in the same conference that New Zealand “will never have that quality to compete with Japan.” , “You can see how I couldn’t stand to wear that fern on my chest any more when his vision was to cower in a corner and not get beat by too much.” , alleging workplace bullying and saying they would not play as long as Heraf was head coach.
; it’s not unrealistic, nor is it unearned. Riley has done the grind for the national team and multiple women’s professional leagues and earned a landing on her feet each time. The work has brought her to this moment, where she’ll be one of the faces of a World Cup host nation team. The Football Ferns’ two friendlies against the United States in Wellington and Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau highlight the two cities that the United States will also play in for their World Cup group stage games. So despite some griping from fans about playing outside the FIFA window, or local media calling these games “,” there’s ample reason to look for positives for the Ferns, the host cities, and the tournament as a whole.
And, said Riley, she can’t control what people write about the team. Leave the handwringing to the press. The players know there’s pressure, and Riley appreciates it.
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