Nowhere near the selection changes I expected after Burgess's post last night.
Wilkinson's omission isn't a big surprise. Bunge has been on the outer at her Danish club. As others have said Cleverley is probably the most unlucky.
6 ALW players amongst the 22 names, if you count the Unattached - Taylor, Jale & Foster.
https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/142844?newsfeedId=1275622
Head coach Michael Mayne said:
“Paris 2024 is a pinnacle event, and I am excited to get to France, assemble the team, and get to work.
“I am clear on the outcomes we want to achieve, and we will be doing all we can to collectively accomplish those goals
“With this tournament having smaller squads than something like the FIFA Women’s World Cup, we have had to make some tough decisions, but through our selection process, we have selected 18 players we believe can achieve the outcomes we want and are prepared for the challenges we will face.
“It is great to be able to give over half the squad their Olympic debuts, and I know it will be a proud moment for all of the players and staff to wear the fern in France.
“There is no doubt this can be a special event for us, and we will draw on the uniqueness of representing the entire New Zealand Olympic team to give us the edge we will need.”
At Paris 2024, they have been drawn in Group A alongside reigning champions Canada, Colombia, and hosts France.
They kick off the tournament on 26 July (NZT) vs Canada in Saint-Etienne, before facing Colombia on 29 July (NZT), and France on 1 August (NZT), both in Lyon.
The team will warm up for the tournament with an international friendly against Zambia on 14 July (NZT) at Stade Louis Darragon, Vichy, France, with the game broadcast live and free on FIFA+.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350330989/no-hannah-wilkinson-football-ferns-paris-olympics-squad
It is not clear who was ultimately responsible for selecting this squad.
Wilkinson's omission isn't a big surprise. Bunge has been on the outer at her Danish club. As others have said Cleverley is probably the most unlucky.
6 ALW players amongst the 22 names, if you count the Unattached - Taylor, Jale & Foster.
https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/142844?newsfeedId=1275622
Head coach Michael Mayne said:
“Paris 2024 is a pinnacle event, and I am excited to get to France, assemble the team, and get to work.
“I am clear on the outcomes we want to achieve, and we will be doing all we can to collectively accomplish those goals
“With this tournament having smaller squads than something like the FIFA Women’s World Cup, we have had to make some tough decisions, but through our selection process, we have selected 18 players we believe can achieve the outcomes we want and are prepared for the challenges we will face.
“It is great to be able to give over half the squad their Olympic debuts, and I know it will be a proud moment for all of the players and staff to wear the fern in France.
“There is no doubt this can be a special event for us, and we will draw on the uniqueness of representing the entire New Zealand Olympic team to give us the edge we will need.”
At Paris 2024, they have been drawn in Group A alongside reigning champions Canada, Colombia, and hosts France.
They kick off the tournament on 26 July (NZT) vs Canada in Saint-Etienne, before facing Colombia on 29 July (NZT), and France on 1 August (NZT), both in Lyon.
The team will warm up for the tournament with an international friendly against Zambia on 14 July (NZT) at Stade Louis Darragon, Vichy, France, with the game broadcast live and free on FIFA+.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350330989/no-hannah-wilkinson-football-ferns-paris-olympics-squad
It is not clear who was ultimately responsible for selecting this squad.
The Ferns’ usual head coach, Jitka Klimková, has stepped aside for the Olympics, despite being cleared to lead the team in France following an independent employment investigation that led to her taking leave the last time the team was in action.