Brazil's Adriana and Andressa Are Back in Itu After Eight Years, And The World Cup Is Not Ready

Okay, you guys, this is massive. Seriously, if you're not paying attention to what's happening with Brazil's women's national team right now, you need to fix that immediately. After EIGHT years, midfield maestro Andressa Alves and star forward Adriana are back together, hitting the training camp in Itu, Brazil, and the energy is absolutely buzzing. This isn't just any reunion, either. This is where they first met back in 2018, prepping for the 2019 World Cup. Talk about a full-circle moment! You can just feel the history and the hype.

The Epic Reunion and The Camp Vibe

The call-up brought together 29 players for this training period, running from June 15 to 20. It's outside the regular FIFA window, which tells you how serious Coach Arthur Elias is about getting this squad dialed in. Adriana, who's been called up by Elias a whopping 12 other times and is now playing for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia, totally gets the vibe. She said they "spent quite a long time here, so we know this environment very well and always feel at home. It’s nice and enjoyable to come back and remember the memories from before.” She even competed in the Gold Cup and some friendlies wearing that legendary green-and-yellow while she was with Orlando Pride. Andressa, a midfielder for Corinthians, met Coach Elias way back in 2013 at Centro Olímpico, but this is her first time training with him on the national squad. This whole experience must feel different, right?

Leveling Up and Eyeing That World Cup Title

Andressa is seeing major progress, not

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just personally, but also in how the game is managed and played. She highlighted how the CBF, Brazil's football confederation, is treating the women's national team now. "The way the CBF is treating the women’s national team has changed a lot. It has evolved so that we can perform at a high level, because today we have everything at our disposal, like a nutritionist. Before, that access was difficult. So it has had an impact on how we perform," she said. That's huge, folks! Getting those resources can make all the difference. She's still adapting to the style of play, but she takes lessons from every coach. Adriana agrees, saying, "Each one has their own style, completely different. We adapt. The good thing is that when everyone embraces his ideas, it works really well, we’re seeing the results we’ve had recently.” These players are locked in! And what are they looking at next? The 2027 Women's World Cup, which Brazil is hosting from June 24 to July 25 next year. The expectations are sky-high, and so are the challenges. Adriana summed it up perfectly: "The challenge will be among ourselves. To prepare and show that we are going in search of the title.” Andressa, who played in the 2016 Olympics, echoed that, adding that playing at home is a magical moment, but one with massive responsibility. She believes Brazil will be favorites, and "that is a very heavy burden.” But honestly, if anyone can handle it, it's these two. This reunion of veterans is just the beginning of what promises to be an epic lead-up to the 2027 World Cup. Keep your eyes on these two as they push Brazil towards ultimate glory on their home turf. It's going to be wild.

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