Nike is making replica versions of the Women’s World Cup goalkeeper jersey available

Female soccer fans are hoping to buy replica versions of their favorite goalkeeper kits women’s world cup Got good news on Thursday.

The company announced that Nike would make replica jerseys available for sale for select goalkeepers playing in the Women’s World Cup.

Nike has secured a limited number of goalkeeper jerseys england, We, France And this Netherlands Will be sold through federation websites in the coming days,” Nike said in a statement to Reuters.

“We recognize that during the tournament we did not serve the fans who wanted to show their passion and support for the team’s goalkeepers. We remain committed to retailing women’s goalkeeping jerseys for major tournaments in the future.”

Nike’s decision to provide replica goalkeeper jerseys came after an investigation into not providing any replica goalkeeper kits during the Women’s World Cup. Scrutiny reaches highest level after Women’s World Cup final in which England keeper mary earps saved a penalty kick in a loss to spain, That save helped him earn the Golden Glove for the tournament.

The Earps first expressed their dismay at Nike not making replica versions of their kits available for purchase ahead of the Women’s World Cup.

The Earps said in July, “Not being able to buy my shirts for my own family and friends and loved ones, I know it sounds like ‘Oh Mary, what a terrible problem,’ but on a personal level it really is.” I’m hard.” “I’m trying to go through the right channels as much as possible, which is why I haven’t spoken about it publicly. On a personal level, it’s extremely sad. There has been an incredible increase in goalkeeping involvement. “

after the finals, an online petition Nike was created to do the opposite. As of Thursday afternoon, the petition had received over 150,000 signatures.

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