Good morning analysis fans and welcome to the #WomensFootballWednesday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge – follow the Total Football Analysis page and be part of the squad that want better tactical analysis, data and scouting in their world.

Each Wednesday, we highlight the latest scouting and analysis from our dedicated women’s football analysis team.

David Astill takes a close look at Bay FC, the new kids on the NWSL block.

Jamie Steenberg analyses Mexico’s recent Gold Cup win over the USWNT.

Selim Ben Hmida scouts Mayra Ramirez, Chelsea’s January signing.

From the archives, Fintan O’Reilly suggests;

France face Spain tonight in the UEFA Women’s Nations League Final. Remind yourselves of how La Roja overcame the Lionesses in last year’s World Cup Final via our match analysis. Can they add Nations League honours to their trophy cabinet?

Lizbeth Ovalle scored one of Mexico’s two goals as they defeated the USA 2-0 in Gold Cup action this week. We told you all about why the 24 y/o was catching the eye back in December with this scout report.

Canada’s Adriana Leon is currently the Gold Cup top scorer with five from two appearances. We analysed the Aston Villa star back in 2020 when she was the heartbeat of West Ham United.

Geyse Ferreira scored two as Brazil beat Panama 5-0 — we highlighted where she could become a more complete striker just over a year ago, has much changed in her game since then?

And, ICYMI yesterday;

Coach Kevin Martin had the second tactical theory piece on implementing rondos into training.

Jack Manship looked at the defensive tactics underpinning WBA’s excellent Championship season under Carlos Corberan.

And Karim El-Shesheiny was in Switzerland, analysing Yverdon’s excellent work on corners.

That’s it for today – we’ll be back tomorrow with more pieces old and new about everything analysis in the football world.

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