Matthew Barrett: It started around five years ago, with a very simple idea that we would find someone from every country in the world and provide them with a camera to capture the story, and give them the power and control to do it themselves. While Goal Click’s global project continues, we’re now focusing more on specific series, whether that's a specific city or country or issue or tournament.How do the photos from the Women’s World Cup differ from the photos you’ve received back from men’s tournaments?
This is the first time we have gone in-depth in a big way into women's professional football. What I particularly love about all these photos is the range of situations that they cover. When we first started the project, one of the concerns was: would they all look very similar? Would there be a lot of training ground action? But the photos that we got back show that the range in women's football is pretty dramatic.
Loes Geurts takes a photo of her teammates at Göteborg FC. Geurts is representing the Netherlands in this World Cup. All photos via Goal Click
Tamires Cássia Dias de Britto's teammates playing Teqball at Granja Comary, Brazil's national training ground.
I think what the disposables do is make them equal as you get a standardised look and feel. They also lower the guard of their teammates. There are a number of photos that I do not believe an outsider could take. There's something quite natural and not intrusive about a disposable camera. As with all of our projects, it also gives a lot of intentionality about the photos. There are only 27 photos on the camera. You get a very deliberate set of photos that really tell a story, and you get more intimate with the players.
Steph Catley, who plays for Australia, takes a picture of her teammate Lydia Williams on top of the brand new World Cup balls.
I have been struck by the closeness of the bonds of the women footballers. This is across the entire board. It's quite surprising, having that strength of feeling.
Stine Hovland's teammates play with a ball in Bergen Harbour, Norway.
Steph Catley (Australia) takes a picture of the Matildas on a recovery day at the beach.
Sam Mewis shares an ice bath with USA teammate Alex Morgan.
Miranda Nild takes a picture of her Thailand teammate Rattikan Thongsombut.
Without a national team to train with while studying, Miranda Nild trains at the sports grounds at the University of California.
Lucy Bronze's teammates in Leon after the Champions League semi-final leg.
Lucy Bronze's Leon teammates (from left to right: Keisha Buchanan, Shanice van de Sanden, and Saki Jumagai) en route to the Champions League semi-final.
Loes Geurts (Netherlands) shows the camaraderie of her team Göteborg FC.
Lauren Silver (Jamaica) takes a photo of her Norwegian club team, Trondheims-ørn, training in the snow. Silver is watching in the stands as the paperwork for playing with her team had not been finalised. As a result, she couldn't participate in the upcoming game.
Kelley O'Hara (USA) documents her teammates at the San Jose training camp.
Hedvig Lindahl (Sweden) takes a photo of the empty Paris stadium.
Fernanda Pinilla, who plays for Chile, captures the moment her teammates at Córdoba CF walk onto the field.
Fernanda Pinilla's Córdoba CF teammates, Cristina Medina and Irene Ragman, in Spain.
Caitlin Foord takes a photo of Alanna Kennedy and Steph Catley, who are also involved in the Goal Click project, at the Australia training camp in Denver, USA.
Beth Mead (England), captures Arsenal teammates Leah Williamson and Jordan Nobbs warming up before a training session.
Aline Reis' Brazil teammates chatting and laughing before practice in Don Benito, Spain.
Ali Riley takes a photo of New Zealand teammate Betsy Hassett painting her nails. The team were on a trip to Spain to play Norway.
Photo of Orlando Pride fans in Orlando, USA. Taken by Alanna Kennedy, who plays for Australia.
