Ben Gilby spoke to FC Rosengård Sporting Director Therese Sjögran, who is Sweden’s most capped international footballer about the club’s Champions League campaign and aims for the 2021 Damallsvenskan campaign. FC Rosengård have a long and distinguished history as Therese explains. “The club were formed in 1970 as Malmö FF Dam and remained under thatContinue reading “Therese Sjögran’s FC Rosengård: Aiming For The Top Again”
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Major New TV Deal To Increase W-League Profile
by Ben Gilby Overnight, the Westfield W-League was able to announce a significant new TV deal which should significantly lift the access to matches in Australia along with an improvement in quality of footage broadcast. The five-year, ground-breaking agreement which commences next season will give Australian football the greatest reach, it has ever had. 10Continue reading “Major New TV Deal To Increase W-League Profile”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the actions from Week Twenty-One of the D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s top flight. Le Havre won 1-0 at home against Paris FC. Le Havre’s goal scorer was Francisca Alejandra Lara Lara (34). In a game with nothing really riding on the outcome, Le Havre keep alive hopes to avoid finishingContinue reading “The View From France”
The Swedish Scene
@Dandals brings us our weekly wrap of all the news in the Swedish women’s game. This week, there’s news from the national camp, the latest round-up of action from the Damallsvenskan and Elitettan plus transfer news. With additional reporting by Ben Gilby. Sweden have announced a friendly against Australia in June at Kalmar’s Guldfågeln ArenaContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Perth Glory Make Two Major Signings
by Ben Gilby After their frustrating 2019/20 campaign, W-League side Perth Glory have announced two major signings in the past week. First was the hugely exciting arrival of Natalie Tobin from Sydney FC. The 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, became a key part of the Harbour City side’s squad after debuting in 2012,Continue reading “Perth Glory Make Two Major Signings”
Catalan Masterclass Leaves Chelsea Feeling Blue
Chelsea 0–4 FC Barcelona By Ben Gilby Barcelona produced one of the greatest performances of any women’s club team in totally dismantling Chelsea to win their first Champions League title. Chelsea boss Emma Hayes showed recognition of the threat posed by her team’s Catalan opponents by swapping Jess Carter and Niamh Charles’ backline positions aroundContinue reading “Catalan Masterclass Leaves Chelsea Feeling Blue”
Record Breaking Terriers Season Ends With Cup Exit
Brighton and Hove Albion 6-0 Huddersfield Town By Raheil Mehboob Huddersfield Town Women exited the Vitality Women’s FA Cup at the fifth round stage after losing 6-0 to Brighton and Hove Albion Women. The scoreline may read a harsh one, but to face a team two divisions above – in the Women’s Super League –Continue reading “Record Breaking Terriers Season Ends With Cup Exit”
Fran Kirby: Managing Mental Health
WSA Member Ben Gilby joined The Women’s Sports Alliance Mental Health Discussion: With Fran Kirby on Wednesday evening as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Fran spoke candidly about her own struggles and how she tries to manage them now as well as supporting others. With permission granted from the Women’s Sports Alliance, Ben hasContinue reading “Fran Kirby: Managing Mental Health”
State of the Art Permanent Home For Matildas Announced
Overnight, a major development was announced in Australia as a world class, purpose built training and development centre specifically for all of the national women’s football teams was announced. Football Australia and Football Victoria (FV) were delighted to hear the Victorian Government’s announcement confirming their investment to make the world-class Home of The Matildas at La TrobeContinue reading “State of the Art Permanent Home For Matildas Announced”
Terriers Prepare For Brighton Cup Tussle
by Jack Walker FA Women’s National League Northern Premier side Huddersfield Town Women make the journey to play Brighton and Hove Albion in the fifth round of this season’s Vitality Women’s FA Cup in a 12pm kick-off on Sunday afternoon. The Terriers won three games to reach round five, beating Liverpool Feds, Brighouse Town andContinue reading “Terriers Prepare For Brighton Cup Tussle”
