
Mexico fires women’s national team coach Monica Vergara
Vergara was hired in January 2021 to lead the team.
Ella Toone had hardly touched the ball before chipping the German goalkeeper to put England up 1-0 in the UEFA Women’s Euro final Sunday.
The 22-year-old subbed on for Fran Kirby in the 56th minute before notching the go-ahead goal in the 62nd to break the 0-0 deadlock.
Toone’s cheeky finish spurred a rapturous cheer from the English crowd in Wembley Stadium, shifting the momentum of the second half to England’s favor.
ELLA TOONE SUBS ON AND PUTS ENGLAND AHEAD WITHIN MINUTES WITH A CHIP OVER THE KEEPER!!!! pic.twitter.com/UN6BE2lG7c
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 31, 2022
Germany, however, overwhelmed the English defense with a wave of pressure, stifling the Lionesses’ drive.
The high press finally gave way to a Lina Magull equalizer in the 79th minute, with the midfielder splitting the England defense to knock in a cross from Tabea Wassmuth.
GERMANY RIGHT BACK IN IT 🤯
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 31, 2022
MAGULL TIES IT! pic.twitter.com/n1wyOsBETx
Vergara was hired in January 2021 to lead the team.
A report from The Oregonian details claims of a toxic work environment.
Hucles Mangano previously served as Vice President of Player Development and Operations.
Rapinoe recorded a brace and assist in OL Reign's 4-1 victory.
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