Despite winning the Women's World Cup, Aitana Bonmati says little has changed for female players in Spain, citing ongoing issues in the national team and domestic league. [ more ]
Tottenham women's team, led by Robert Vilahamn, aims to win titles, build a strong fanbase, and establish itself as a major force in women's football. [ more ]
Man City vs Man Utd - Women's Super League: Preview, predictions and lineups
Manchester City and Manchester United face off in the WSL derby at the Etihad Stadium. Cityzens aim to extend their winning streak while United seeks Champions League qualification.
Cityzens can put pressure on Chelsea at the top of the table with a victory. Man Utd trails Arsenal in the race for Champions League qualification. [ more ]
We want to push for titles - Spurs captain England
Tottenham captain Bethany England aims to guide the team to success in the FA Cup semis after experiencing victories with former club Chelsea.
Tottenham's rapid rise in the Women's Super League, under new management, showcases their ambition to compete for titles and establish themselves as a top contender. [ more ]
Africa's female players are excelling: no Wafcon in 2024 would be a travesty
Morocco hosted a well-organized Women's Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, with this year's edition expected to raise the profile of women's football in Africa.
The upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations is anticipated to be highly contested, featuring strong teams like South Africa, Nigeria, and Morocco. [ more ]
Paris Olympics football draw: French men favourites to win; women to play holders Canada
France is a favorite to progress in the men's football at the 2024 Olympics, with a favorable group draw.
The women's draw for the Paris 2024 Olympics includes the hosts France facing holders Canada, alongside strong teams like the USA, Germany, and Australia. [ more ]
Player-to-player relationships are deemed inappropriate by Chelsea manager Emma Hayes due to challenges in managing them. Safeguarding measures are crucial for player protection in clubs. [ more ]
After Bayern, Eintracht's failure in UWCL, is the Frauen-Bundesliga regressing?
The Frauen-Bundesliga has historically been dominated by Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg.
Other European teams are catching up to the German league, as seen in the absence of a German representative in the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinals. [ more ]
England forward Beth Mead and her Arsenal team-mate Vivianne Miedema are collaborating with Fifa to share insights on ACL injuries.
Injuries like ACL tears are a significant concern in women's football with high-profile players like Mead, Miedema, Sam Kerr, and Mia Fishel affected. [ more ]
Juventus Women captain Sara Gama set to retire from Italian national team
Sara Gama announces retirement from the Italian national team during the current international break.
Gama's impactful international career included over 100 caps and a significant role in promoting professionalism in women's football in Italy. [ more ]
Chelsea win WSL transfer window; Villa the biggest losers
Spending on transfers in women's football nearly doubled from £2.6m in 2022 to £4.8m in 2023, with new transfer records set by Manchester United and Arsenal.
Chelsea broke the women's transfer world record by signing Mayra Ramírez for £386,000, and their signings of Nathalie Björn and Ramírez are seen as long-term investments. [ more ]
WSL job is 'the most exciting opportunity in sport'
Nikki Doucet is the CEO of NewCo, the company set to take over the top two divisions in women's football.
The Football Association has overseen the growth of professionalism in the Women's Super League and introduced a second tier - now the Women's Championship. [ more ]
Cup final date switch avoids Graham double booking
The women's Sky Sports Cup final between Partick Thistle and Rangers has been moved to Sunday, 24 March, sparing Brian Graham from a scheduling conflict.
The Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) cited the objective of increasing attendance and visibility in their decision to change the date of the final. [ more ]
Double-booked Graham pleads for SWPL Cup final move
Patrick Thistle boss Brian Graham is urging the authorities to change the date of the SWPL Cup final so he doesn't have to choose between playing for the women's team and the men's team.
Thistle beat Hibernian 2-0 to secure a place in their first national final in front of a record crowd for the home side of 604. [ more ]
DAZN removes paywall for all women's football matches
DAZN has removed the paywall from all live women's football matches on its platform as a part of its New Deal for Women's Football campaign.
The campaign aims to boost investment and make the women's game financially sustainable by making competitions like the Women's Champions League free to air.
The co-CEOs of women's sport at DAZN emphasize the commercial potential of women's football and the need for investment to realize its potential and become commercially viable. [ more ]