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Johanna Almgren Named Assistant Coach for Women's National Team

The former national team player Johanna Almgren will become assistant national team captain to Tony Gustavsson in the women's national team when he takes up his position after this summer's European Championship. ”I feel an enormous pride over the trust and look forward to an exciting challenge”, says Almgren to the association's website.

Johanna Almgren Named Assistant Coach for Women's National Team

Fridolina Rolfö on Crutches Ahead of Women's European Championship

Only a few days before the squad for the women's European Championship is announced, the Barcelona star Fridolina Rolfö appears with crutches and her left foot in a protective boot. .

Fridolina Rolfö on Crutches Ahead of Women's European Championship

Lina Hurtig's Triumphant Return: Scores in Sweden's 6-1 Win Over Denmark

Sweden crushed Denmark in the Nations League finale. For one blue-yellow player, it was a victory just to be present.

Lina Hurtig's Triumphant Return: Scores in Sweden's 6-1 Win Over Denmark

Sweden Dominates Denmark with Blackstenius Hat-Trick in Nations League

Sweden's women's football team is competing for the Nations League trophy this autumn. Thanks to Stina Blackstenius' newfound goal-scoring form for that.

Sweden Dominates Denmark with Blackstenius Hat-Trick in Nations League

Why Sweden Should Win Against Denmark in Nations League Match

Sweden needs a point against Denmark tonight to win its Nations League group. But a victory would taste even better considering what's waiting in a few weeks.

Why Sweden Should Win Against Denmark in Nations League Match

Sweden's Arsenal Trio Ready for Crucial Nations League Match Against Denmark

All three Arsenal players sat on the bench on Friday. Ahead of Sweden's crucial Nations League match against Denmark, the trio – Stina Blackstenius, Amanda Ilestedt, and Lina Hurtig – are ready for play.

Sweden's Arsenal Trio Ready for Crucial Nations League Match Against Denmark

Arsenal Trio Set to Return for Sweden's Decisive Nations League Match

The Champions League-winning and illness- and injury-stricken Arsenal trio Stina Blackstenius, Amanda Ilestedt and Lina Hurtig are expected to train fully with the national football team on Sunday. All three are expected to be available on Tuesday, says national team captain Peter Gerhardsson.

Arsenal Trio Set to Return for Sweden's Decisive Nations League Match

Smilla Holmberg Shines in Sweden's Nations League Debut Against Italy

Smilla Holmberg made a success in the surprising A-national team debut away against Italy – in front of her dad's eyes. It was probably extra important when I was going to start, says the 18-year-old.

Smilla Holmberg Shines in Sweden's Nations League Debut Against Italy

Swedish Players Criticize Referee Stéphanie Frappart's Decisions in Italy Draw

The Swedish players criticized the French star referee Stéphanie Frappart for poor communication, incorrect offside calls, a disallowed goal, and a missed penalty away against Italy (0-0). One of the most obvious penalties I've seen in a long time, says Magdalena Eriksson.

Swedish Players Criticize Referee Stéphanie Frappart's Decisions in Italy Draw

Sweden's Nations League Semifinal Hopes Hinge on Denmark Clash

Jennifer Falk kept a clean sheet and saved a draw when Sweden played 0-0 and dropped points away against Italy in the Nations League football. Now it can be a thriller in Tuesday's group finale at home against Denmark.

Sweden's Nations League Semifinal Hopes Hinge on Denmark Clash

Surprise Selections in Sweden's Lineup for Nations League Match vs Italy

The 18-year-old Allsvenskan success players Felicia Schröder, Häcken, and Smilla Holmberg, Hammarby, take their place in Sweden's starting eleven away against Italy in the Nations League football. .

Surprise Selections in Sweden's Lineup for Nations League Match vs Italy

Italy vs Sweden Nations League Match Preview and Details

What: Nations League in football, group stage, fifth match. Where: Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma.

Italy vs Sweden Nations League Match Preview and Details

Stina Blackstenius Reflects on Tumultuous Time After Champions League Win

Praised, celebrated, idolized – and feverish. It has been tumultuous days for Stina Blackstenius after shooting a historic Champions League title to Arsenal.

Stina Blackstenius Reflects on Tumultuous Time After Champions League Win

Ellen Wangerheim Leads Hammarby to Swedish Cup Victory Over IFK Norrköping

First selected for the national team. Then a big hero for Hammarby.

Ellen Wangerheim Leads Hammarby to Swedish Cup Victory Over IFK Norrköping

Felicia Schröder Joins Sweden's Squad for European Championship Preparation

The national team captain Peter Gerhardsson is usually a cautious general. Not now, when he is about to make his final championship.

Felicia Schröder Joins Sweden's Squad for European Championship Preparation

Ellen Wangerheim Eyes European Championship After Stellar Season Start

There is a position in the national football team that has been virtually impossible to compete for. Ellen Wangerheim wants to make an attempt.

Ellen Wangerheim Eyes European Championship After Stellar Season Start

Olympic Games 2028 Expands Women's Football Teams for Fairness

The ladies will have 16 teams in the Olympic Games football tournament 2028, while the men's tournament is instead reduced to twelve teams. A matter of fairness, Sweden's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson has said.

Olympic Games 2028 Expands Women's Football Teams for Fairness

Sweden Frustrated by Missed Chances in 1-1 Draw with Wales

The opportunities were there. But the goals were missing.

Sweden Frustrated by Missed Chances in 1-1 Draw with Wales

Sweden Frustrated by Another 1-1 Draw Against Wales

Sweden sought revenge for the 1–1 draw last time. But did not succeed in beating Wales this time either.

Sweden Frustrated by Another 1-1 Draw Against Wales

Hanna Bennison Returns to Sweden's Starting Lineup Against Wales

Hanna Bennison is back in the Swedish starting lineup for Tuesday evening's Nations League match against Wales. .

Hanna Bennison Returns to Sweden's Starting Lineup Against Wales

Sweden Seeks Revenge Against Tricky Wales in Nations League Clash

Wales has only taken one point so far in the Nations League. But it came against just Sweden.

Sweden Seeks Revenge Against Tricky Wales in Nations League Clash

Ilestedt Returns to Swedish Squad with Daughter Thanks to New Support

Amanda Ilestedt is back in the national team – with daughter Mila. Without the new player agreement, it would hardly have been possible.

Ilestedt Returns to Swedish Squad with Daughter Thanks to New Support

Sweden Aims for Strong Start Against Wales After Early Goal Scare

A conceded goal after 20 seconds threatened to sink Sweden in Friday's Nations League match against Italy. It must not be repeated against Wales next week.

Sweden Aims for Strong Start Against Wales After Early Goal Scare

Hedvig Lindahl Honored in Emotional Farewell at Sweden-Italy Match

A powerful national team career was bid farewell on Friday evening. What Hedvig Lindahl has done in the Swedish jersey is unparalleled, says Sweden's star defender Magdalena Eriksson.

Hedvig Lindahl Honored in Emotional Farewell at Sweden-Italy Match