In the end, we were not talking about the football, players, or implications on the title race, as Arsenal vs. Chelsea ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon. Despite it being arguably the biggest clash of the Women's Super League (WSL) season, between two of the top teams (the reigning domestic champions and reigning European champions), we were instead left talking about some dreadful officiating decisions that completely overshadowed what should have been a massive high-stakes clash.
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Angel City over the transfer of United States forward Alyssa Thompson for an initial fee of close to $1.5 million, sources told ESPN. The deal could potentially reach near $2 million with add-ons, a source said, which would surpass the previous women's transfer record. The Women's Super League (WSL) champions have agreed a five-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League ( NWSL) star, sources added.
Manchester City Women announced their starting line-up for the match against Manchester United, featuring Khiara Keating as goalkeeper and captain Alex Greenwood in defense.
