Rebecca Welch expressed hope that her legacy will encourage future female referees, stating, "It's a legacy that will go on for a few years…and I hope somebody else picks up that legacy and drives it further on from what I have." She emphasized her expectation that in the future, discussions around women's officiating will shift focus to others achieving similar milestones.
Welch highlighted significant growth in women's officiating, noting, "There are now 14 female referees on football's international list and a 113% increase in the number of woman officials since 2020." She celebrated the doubling of the Women's Select Group since 2022 and encouraged more women to consider a refereeing career, emphasizing it as an exciting time to enter the field.
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