skipper

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"The way she's come back from her ACL, I'm so proud of her," says Seattle Reign midfielder James, Ingle's successor as Wales skipper.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Butera was 25 when the Rays put him in charge of the Hudson Valley Renegades, making him the youngest skipper in the minors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Eight changes from the World Cup final starting XV and a new captain in Megan Jones, who is standing in for pregnant skipper Zoe Stratford, brought a new look to the world champions.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

And although he was still notionally the skipper when he announced his retirement, Ramsey had not played for his country since 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“We thought the skipper would have come back,” McCarthy grumbled as a clean-shaven Worsley jumped out onto the beach.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong