The national coaches dreaming bigger at the FIFA U17WWC

Welcome back to the second of three special Extra Time with GirlsontheBall episodes from the U17 FIFA Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic.

In this one, Rachel and Sophie dive into the life of a national team coach. Talking to 4 national team coaches at the U17WWC, they explore: what it takes to get there, who supported their journey and what it’s like leading a team on the world stage.

This coverage is supported by Xero, a small business accounting software and Official Partner of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Big thanks to US Soccer, Katie Schoepfer, the FA, Natalie Henderson, New Zealand Football, Alana Gunn and the Dominican Republic team.