The Switzerland Women’s National Soccer Team was defeated 7-1 by the under-15 boys’ team from FC Luzern during a training match held earlier this week.
The match was part of the women’s team’s preparations for the upcoming UEFA women's Euro 2025 tournament, which Switzerland is set to host.
Luzern’s U15 squad is composed of players aged 14 and younger. Despite being significantly younger the boys delivered a commanding performance by putting seven goals past the senior women’s national side.
The outcome is similar to a 2017 scrimmage in which the US Women’s National Team lost 5-2 to a U15 boys’ team from Dallas. At the time, US player Carli Lloyd acknowledged the physical gap, noting that the boys were “bigger, stronger and faster.”
Political commentator Piers Morgan commented on the walloping, posting, “This is why we separate the sexes in sport…”
Despite the loss, Swiss coaches are expected to continue using such matchups as a way to stress-test their team’s formations and endurance.
As reported by Aargauer Zeitung, Leila Wandeler of the team said: “The training sessions are exhausting. But we all want to be in our best shape for this European Championship. That's why I think it's a good thing," about the loss.
The team remains focused on preparing for Euro 2025, where it will compete against the top women’s squads from across Europe. These types of exhibition matches are unofficial and used primarily for training purposes.
The match was part of the women’s team’s preparations for the upcoming UEFA women's Euro 2025 tournament, which Switzerland is set to host.
Luzern’s U15 squad is composed of players aged 14 and younger. Despite being significantly younger the boys delivered a commanding performance by putting seven goals past the senior women’s national side.
The outcome is similar to a 2017 scrimmage in which the US Women’s National Team lost 5-2 to a U15 boys’ team from Dallas. At the time, US player Carli Lloyd acknowledged the physical gap, noting that the boys were “bigger, stronger and faster.”
Political commentator Piers Morgan commented on the walloping, posting, “This is why we separate the sexes in sport…”
Despite the loss, Swiss coaches are expected to continue using such matchups as a way to stress-test their team’s formations and endurance.
As reported by Aargauer Zeitung, Leila Wandeler of the team said: “The training sessions are exhausting. But we all want to be in our best shape for this European Championship. That's why I think it's a good thing," about the loss.
The team remains focused on preparing for Euro 2025, where it will compete against the top women’s squads from across Europe. These types of exhibition matches are unofficial and used primarily for training purposes.
