“We were so excited to get such a generous invitation from WAFF to compete in their championship tournament,” said Kristin Thompson, Head Coach of the Guam Women’s National Team. “The Masakåda had a great showing in the EAFF (E-1 Football Championship Women’s Competition) last November and people are starting to notice. The players are excited to ride the momentum from the last tournament into this one. They are working hard and preparing for a new adventure and a new platform to learn and showcase their talents, and most importantly represent their island at the highest level.
“Women’s football is growing so fast in West Asia and it is exciting for us to receive an invitation to be a part of this history in the region. It will definitely be a different style of football than we are used to here in East Asia; on all levels of tactics and game management, it will be a good challenge for us,” Thompson added. .....


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