Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's team squads explained

The women's football tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing was held from 6 to 21 August 2008. The women's tournament was a full international tournament with no restrictions on age. The twelve national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 18 players, including two goalkeepers. Additionally, teams could name a maximum of four alternate players, numbered from 19 to 22. The alternate list could contain at most three outfielders, as at least one slot was reserved for a goalkeeper. In the event of serious injury during the tournament, an injured player could be replaced by one of the players in the alternate list. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.

The age listed for each player is on 6 August 2008, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of the tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality than their own national team.

Group E

Argentina

Head coach: Carlos Borrello

Argentina named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[1] [2]

Canada

Head coach: Even Pellerud

Canada named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[3] [4] [5] Prior to the tournament, Amber Allen withdrew injured and was replaced on 3 August 2008 by Jodi-Ann Robinson, who was initially selected as an alternate player. Chelsea Stewart subsequently filled the vacant alternate spot.[6]

China PR

Head coach: Shang Ruihua

China PR named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[7] [8]

Sweden

Head coach: Thomas Dennerby

Sweden named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[9] [10] [11] [12] During the tournament, Maria Aronsson replaced Josefine Öqvist on 12 August 2008 due to injury.[13]

Group F

Brazil

Head coach: Jorge Barcellos

Brazil named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[14] [15]

Germany

Head coach: Silvia Neid

Germany named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[16] [17]

Nigeria

Head coach: Joseph Ladipo

Nigeria named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[18] [19]

North Korea

Head coach: Kim Kwang-min

North Korea named a squad of 18 players and no alternates for the tournament.[20] [21]

Group G

Japan

Head coach: Norio Sasaki

Japan named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[22] [23]

New Zealand

Head coach: John Herdman

New Zealand named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[24] [25]

Norway

Head coach: Bjarne Berntsen

Norway named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[26] [27] [28]

United States

Head coach: Pia Sundhage

The United States named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[29] [30] [31] [32] Prior to the tournament, Abby Wambach withdrew injured and was replaced on 17 July 2008 by Lauren Cheney, who was initially selected as an alternate player. India Trotter subsequently filled the vacant alternate spot.[33]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Argentina – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305093918/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1884881/squadlist.html . dead . 5 March 2016 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: Argentina . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081008160832/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990397.shtml . 8 October 2008.
  3. Web site: Canada – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010123423/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1883718/squadlist.html . dead . 10 October 2015 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  4. News: Coach Pellerud nominates roster for Olympic Football Tournament . CanadaSoccer.com . . 15 July 2008 . 29 January 2020.
  5. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: Canada . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081013035500/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990770.shtml . 13 October 2008.
  6. News: Robinson joins Canada for the Olympics . CanadaSoccer.com . . 3 August 2008 . 29 January 2020.
  7. Web site: China PR – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305093311/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1882892/squadlist.html . dead . 5 March 2016 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  8. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: China . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080910220656/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990941.shtml . 10 September 2008.
  9. Web site: Sweden – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20150911015247/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1882883/squadlist.html . dead . 11 September 2015 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  10. News: Dam: Smärtsam förlust mot Kina i öppningsmatchen . Women: Painful loss to China in the opening match . SvenskFotboll.se . . 6 August 2008 . 31 January 2020 . sv.
  11. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: Sweden . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081013035510/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990837.shtml . 13 October 2008.
  12. Web site: A-landskamper 1973–2000 . A-internationals 1973–2000 . SvenskFotboll.se . . 26 January 2020 . sv.
  13. News: Slut i förtid för Josefine Öqvist . Premature end for Josefine Öqvist . BT.se . . 12 August 2008 . 26 January 2020 . sv . live . https://archive.today/20200126194403/https://www.bt.se/sport/slut-i-fortid-for-josefine-oqvist/ . 26 January 2020.
  14. Web site: Brazil – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20120818002603/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1882881/squadlist.html . dead . 18 August 2012 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  15. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: Brazil . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080929115401/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9991044.shtml . 29 September 2008.
  16. Web site: Germany – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20120817060109/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1882879/squadlist.html . dead . 17 August 2012 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  17. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: Germany . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081013035419/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990497.shtml . 13 October 2008.
  18. Web site: Nigeria – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305104816/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1882893/squadlist.html . dead . 5 March 2016 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  19. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: Nigeria . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081010153330/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990466.shtml . 10 October 2008.
  20. Web site: Korea DPR – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924013843/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1883726/squadlist.html . dead . 24 September 2015 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  21. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: DPR Korea . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080809094339/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990411.shtml . 9 August 2008.
  22. Web site: Japan – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20120817014529/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1883723/squadlist.html . dead . 17 August 2012 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  23. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: Japan . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081013035409/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990426.shtml . 13 October 2008.
  24. Web site: New Zealand – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20150610222510/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1883725/squadlist.html . dead . 10 June 2015 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  25. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: New Zealand . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081012061826/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990089.shtml . 12 October 2008.
  26. Web site: Norway – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305030342/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1882882/squadlist.html . dead . 5 March 2016 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  27. News: Drømmen gikk i oppfyllelse. The dream came true . no . Norges Fotballforbund . 18 June 2008.
  28. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: Norway . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080912005214/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9991084.shtml . 12 September 2008.
  29. Web site: USA – Squad List . https://web.archive.org/web/20120817061714/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/beijing2008/teams/team=1882884/squadlist.html . dead . 17 August 2012 . FIFA.com . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 26 January 2020.
  30. Web site: Team USA Olympic Roster – Women's Soccer . 7 October 2012 . NBC Olympics . 3 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140103203935/http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/teamusa/meettheteam/newsid=118409.html . dead .
  31. News: Pia Sundhage Names 2008 U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer Team . USSoccer.com . . 23 June 2008 . 29 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120425075714/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Womens-National-Team/2008/06/Pia-Sundhage-Names-2008-U-S-Olympic-Womens-Soccer-Team.aspx . 25 April 2012.
  32. Web site: Team profile – Football Women: United States . . 2008 . 31 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081026031620/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990090.shtml . 26 October 2008.
  33. News: Lauren Cheney Replaces Abby Wambach on U.S. Women's Olympic Soccer Roster . USSoccer.com . . 17 July 2008 . 29 January 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120309101227/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Womens-National-Team/2008/07/Lauren-Cheney-Replaces-Abby-Wambach-On-U-S-Womens-Olympic-Soccer-Roster.aspx . 9 March 2012.

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