{"id":65012,"date":"2022-12-16T08:45:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T08:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=65012"},"modified":"2023-10-11T09:49:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T08:49:24","slug":"when-will-we-see-welsh-women-and-girls-lifting-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2022\/12\/16\/when-will-we-see-welsh-women-and-girls-lifting-the-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"When will we see Welsh women and girls lifting the World Cup?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing in popularity, women\u2019s football is thriving more than ever. But it is struggling with one thing \u2013 participation from young girls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Girl playing football on a pitch\" class=\"wp-image-65014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260.jpg 1690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Girl playing football on a pitch\" class=\"wp-image-65014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/pexels-rfstudio-3886260.jpg 1690w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Participation from young girls is important for the future of women&#8217;s football. Credit: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">T<\/mark>he men\u2019s Wales team made it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifa.com\/\">FIFA<\/a> World Cup in November for the first time in 64 years. Igniting pride all over this small country, excitement which will continue to inspire millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this success is from the men\u2019s team, Wales could see the excitement pour into young fans \u2013 especially girls. However, the lack of access and participation of schoolgirls in sport could influence the success of Welsh women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Wales can do more to encourage girls to play football, will we ever see Welsh women lifting the World Cup?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Back in time: The foundations of women&#8217;s football<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>From 1915, women\u2019s teams were supported by the <a href=\"http:\/\/thefa.com\">Football Association<\/a> (FA) to stage matches for spectators, to raise money for the war effort. By 1921, every major city had a Ladies team which led to a movement to establish women\u2019s football more formally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the lack of space, facilities, and stadiums made the sport unsustainable in the 20s and was banned by 1921. It was lifted in 1971. The access to funding and facilities differences between the men\u2019s and women\u2019s game still stands, even for those in primary school. These inequalities inhibit participation from young girls in schools, as researched by Sport Wales School <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.wales\/research-and-insight\/school-sport-survey\/\">Survey<\/a> 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only 36% of girls participate in sports outside of school, in comparison to 43% of boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">I&#8217;m confident that Grainger will get us to the Euros, then it&#8217;s a case of building on that for the next World Cup<\/mark><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-583x1024.png\" alt=\"Sports survey 2022 participation infographic\" class=\"wp-image-65013\" width=\"480\" height=\"843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-583x1024.png 583w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-171x300.png 171w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-770x1353.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-437x768.png 437w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-615x1080.png 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-293x515.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-583x1024.png\" alt=\"Sports survey 2022 participation infographic\" class=\"wp-image-65013\" width=\"480\" height=\"843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-583x1024.png 583w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-171x300.png 171w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-770x1353.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-437x768.png 437w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-615x1080.png 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1-293x515.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/PARTICIPATION-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Holly Chapman<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The famous three: Making an impact<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in October, Wales reached the play-off final of a major tournament for the first time \u2013 the Women\u2019s FIFA World Cup 2023. Although their dreams were shattered after losing against Switzerland, the steps of three former footballers in the 90s bore fruit as the women pursued a national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1992, Laura McAllister, Karen Jones, and Michele Adams convinced The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faw.cymru\/en\/\">Football Association Wales<\/a> (FAW) to run and fund their national team. Inspiring thousands, three decades later the team is reaching the furthest they ever have before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McAllister was the former captain of the Wales women\u2019s national football team. Position: Sweeper. \u201cWomen and girls\u2019 football has grown enormously over the past five years particularly,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She says, \u201cGirls are not introduced into football in the way that boys are more naturally.\u201d This is highlighted in the Sport Wales survey, where 31% of girls would do more sport \u201cIf I was more confident\u201d or \u201cIf I had someone to go with me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McAllister argued that there needs to be more structural investment for girls because they are different to boys, due to a lack of professional opportunity for girls. While there is good progress, she warned there is more work ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked if she could see Wales lifting the World Cup, she says, \u201cI&#8217;m really confident that Gemma Grainger will get us to the Euros, and then it&#8217;s a case of building on that for the next World Cup.\u201d She clarified this was due to the work still left to be done to improve the governance of the game and allow women\u2019s voices to be heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch this video explaining the article:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"When will we see Welsh women and girls lifting the World Cup?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IKgJ_XG3OMs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"When will we see Welsh women and girls lifting the World Cup?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IKgJ_XG3OMs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From the school field to the World Cup stadium<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two girls playing football on a pitch\" class=\"wp-image-65015\" width=\"492\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1.jpg 451w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1-293x185.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1-200x125.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two girls playing football on a pitch\" class=\"wp-image-65015\" width=\"492\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1.jpg 451w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1-293x185.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/Picture-1-200x125.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Girls and women&#8217;s football teams need more support, and Wales is trying to support them through funding. Credit: Abi Shocklidge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Local 23-year-old Welsh football player, Abi Shocklidge says, \u201cI think there is a lack of funding for women\u2019s football in general and I definitely think women\u2019s football in Wales suffers from the same funding issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked if she could see Wales lifting the World Cup, she says, \u201cI can\u2019t see them ever winning it if I\u2019m honest, not in the near future anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shocklidge believes, \u201cThe sport is on the rise, with the Lionesses winning the Euros last year it could definitely have a knock-on impact on the Welsh game too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.wales\/\">Sport Wales<\/a> is a national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales. This is through funding various projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Phillips from Sport Wales outlines the main way in which they illustrate their desire to encourage girls to play more sports. He says it is \u201cthrough the funding that we provide to national governing bodies as well as grants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They fund various <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2011\/12\/14\/in-depth-cardiff-city-ladies-fc\/\">clubs<\/a> and recruit volunteers, as well fund young ambassadors in schools to create and deliver opportunities for pupils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A scheme called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\/playmakers\/en\/\">Playmakers<\/a> encourages five-to-eight-year-old girls to participate in football using Disney characters, programmed by UEFA and Disney. This allows young girls to interact with the sport, playing on their interest in popular Disney films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales has recently joined this initiative, using it to \u201cget new girls into the game and ensure their first experience in the game is a positive one filled with fun and smiles,\u201d says FAW Head of Women and Girls Football, Lowri Roberts. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Group of women's football playing for a local team\" class=\"wp-image-65016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1920x960.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-293x146.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Group of women's football playing for a local team\" class=\"wp-image-65016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1920x960.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-293x146.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/12\/395ED4A4-C5B5-404E-B2D4-39BF87CA2AFB-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Working hard on and off the pitch, girls have so much further to go. Credit: Holly Chapman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From a turnover of around \u00a330m, the women&#8217;s national team receives 60% of the allotted funds (roughly \u00a31.8m), while the remaining 40% is apportioned throughout grassroots and the domestic game (roughly \u00a31.2m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FAW chief executive Noel Mooney told Wales Online he is confident resources will continue pour in, potentially securing sponsors for the women&#8217;s game. He said, \u201cthey could be driving forces for the women\u2019s game over the next decade that will take them to the next level\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Girls football clubs in Cardiff:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1v5M4Wn_prOCCaZZkXnUw8qAxeTMI5p42&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1v5M4Wn_prOCCaZZkXnUw8qAxeTMI5p42&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is that girls&#8217; lack of access and participation in football stems from the lack of funding going into women\u2019s football. The much-needed progress is only beginning. As highlighted by Shocklidge and McAllister, the sport is on the rise, but lack of funding is restricting development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While FAW and Sport Wales are encouraging young girls to take part in sport, Welsh women and girls will only be lifting the World Cup once the funding and access is up to par. Before the next World Cup in 2027, the team can use the Euros as a realistic goal while more needs to be done tackling the game for girls at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing in popularity, women\u2019s football is thriving more than ever. 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