FANS SPEAK : WORLD CUP
Fans speak about what football is like in the countries they support at the Coupe du Monde Fémenine in France 2019
GROW WOMEN’s RIGHTS FRANCE
Catherine Hache (of France Ang’elles) and Ettie
I am a teacher. I’m not very happy when the little boys refuse the girls on their team. It’s important for the women, the young women to do what they like to do…for the woman rights to grow in society by football. Because football is the land for men.
-Catherine Hache
A moment of joy U.S.A.
Photo courtesy of Chelsea Waddell, at USA vs. France
This team is one of the best things we have as Americans. They represent the ethos of America— their, diversity, they’re smart and winning. They’re doing it all. It gives me pride in America that a women’s sports team can be what is beautiful for us right now.
-Chelsea Waddell
IT WILL BE MORE KNOWN BRAZIL
Natahá, Yuri and Luiza at the Grenoble train station
In Brazil they don’t support very much the female fútbol…This is the first ever the female cup is going to be on public TV…Now the games are going to be out and the public TV is going to increase the interest. It will be more known.
-Yuri
WE WILL GO VERY FAR CAMEROON
Carine Ngo Rayi at Fifa Fan Zone in Paris, taking a selfie with me
I think we will go very far because it's a young dynamic team and since our first match the girls are focused//Je pense qu'on ira trés loin car c’est une jeune équipe dynamique et depuis notre premier match les filles sont concentre.
-Carine Ngo Rayi
The COURAGE to act CANADA
Cornelia Schmidt, mother to #13 Sophie Schmidt, in Montpellier.
When we [Canada] had FIFA four years ago, I made an advertisement across Canada (to make others) aware that the women’s national time was playing in this FIFA event...Someone has to take the courage to make that announcement.
-Cornelia Schmidt
really big thing JAMAICA
Kingston natives Ava Gardner and Brian Blake at Grenoble train after an overnight bus from Paris.
Being the first group to (qualify for the Women’s World Cup)… It’s a really big thing even though it might not get enough press or attention at home as it really should, I think it’s a great accomplishment and I can only say all credit to them.
-Brian Blake
Freeing of voices U.s.A
Natalie (left) and the Statue of Liberty at the USA vs. England semi-final.
Women— in not just in sports but everywhere— deserve equal representation and gender equality in all platforms… [This team is] bringing forth the balance of power and oppression and represents the freeing of those voices.
-Natalie A.
we need eQUAL SUPPORt CHILE
Roland Lhotelin— originally from France but lives in Chile, where he has lived for much of his life— outside Parc des Princes in Paris.
(The lack of economic support) is why we have to support the women so they can be equal to the men, towards a very good future.//Pero por eso que apoya a las chicas para que pueden ser igual a los hombres al futuro tan buena...Aye que sigue apoyo.
-Roland Lhotelin
Trailblazers Before England
Sheila White and Suzie Deverall before England’s quarterfinal match versus Norway
[My coworker’s daughter] plays with the boys and with [girls] older than her age group as well. If I was her, I’d be the happiest person in the world. I’m glad for these girls that the trailblazers before them have allowed them to get here.
-Suzie Deverall
It’s never too early Jamaica
Fan spreading Jamaican flag at Stade des Alpes
It means a lot to me that people see women as the strong, talented athletes that they are…That’s why we’re bringing [my daughter] and she’s a year-and-a-half. It’s never too early for her to see the power of what women can do.
-Kathy Clunis D'Andrea
TO play, they leave MEXICO
Edgar and Brianna (originally from Mexico) at Fifa Fan Zone in Grenoble. *Apologies for bad/loud music in the background
It’s a very machismo sport in Mexico. The majority [of female players] play outside of Mexico to the USA and Europe— especially if they are gay because they are critical in Mexico. It is sad. *Mexico did not qualify
-Edgar y Brianna
now possible BRAZIL
Marie (originally from Portugal) and her family supporting Brazil.
It’s fantastic. It’s fantastic to see the girls. When I was younger I wanted to play football but it was not possible. So I’m so happy to see the game today.
-Marie