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She Kicks, issue 27, April 2015 pp.4–6
The FA Women’s Cup final will be staged at Wembley for the first time, following the record crowd for England v Germany. Kelly Smith retires from international football after a twenty-year career and 46 goals, while Anna Signeul marks ten years with Scotland by signing a new contract to the end of Euro 2017 qualifying. Silvia Neid will step down as Germany coach in 2016 with Steffi Jones taking over. Karen Carney becomes the first woman inducted into Birmingham City’s Hall of Fame. France wins hosting rights for the 2019 World Cup, FIFA’s task force proposes a Women’s Club World Cup from 2017, and the FA unveils a Regional Talent Programme to replace Centres of Excellence. The issue also mourns Tottenham chairman Glenn Weaver and former Newcastle chairman Phil Eadon.