By Catherine MacKenzie and Gethin Thurlow (16/11/25) Above: Manchester City celebrate their third goal. Photo: Naomi Baker/WSL Football. Manchester City secured a comprehensive victory over Manchester United, strengthening their position at the top of the WSL table. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Khadija Shaw, and a sublime strike from Lauren Hemp -making her first start sinceContinue reading “Manchester derby: City dominate to extend lead at WSL summit”
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Thompson and Olsson strike as Liverpool hold Chelsea to 1-1 draw
By Chloe Reynolds (16/11/25) Above: Chelsea forward Alyssa Thompson strikes her goal. Photo: ChelseaFCW on X. Liverpool held reigning WSL champions Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at St. Helen’s stadium thanks to Beata Olsson’s goal. Chelsea made the trip to Merseyside to face a winless Liverpool in the hope of continuing their unbeaten run. TheContinue reading “Thompson and Olsson strike as Liverpool hold Chelsea to 1-1 draw”
Arroyo ahead of London City Lionesses test: I welcome the pressure
By Roos Schelen (13/11/25) Above: Villa boss Natalia Arroyo. Photo: Christopher Thomond / The Guardian. Natalia Arroyo does not think lightly of Aston Villa’s meeting with newly promoted London City Lionesses this Sunday. Aston Villa face newly promoted London City Lionesses this Sunday, a team who started the league season with a few losses, whichContinue reading “Arroyo ahead of London City Lionesses test: I welcome the pressure”
Man City survive Everton scare and move to WSL summit
By Damion Arnold (10/11/25) Above: Manchester City huddle. Photo: Manchester City website. Manchester City strengthened their Women’s Super League title ambitions by climbing to the top of the table with a hard-earned win over Everton. On a wet and windy day on Merseyside, Manchester City faced a confident Everton side. With Chelsea dropping points onContinue reading “Man City survive Everton scare and move to WSL summit”
Arroyo ahead of Manchester United clash: “We need to not give them the chance to destroy us”
By Catherine MacKenzie (7/11/25) Above: Natalia Arroyo. Photo: AVWFCOfficial on X. When Aston Villa head to Manchester ahead of Saturday’s duel with Manchester United, it will be with a point to prove. The Villains have been a force to be reckoned with at times this season – such as in the strong draw away atContinue reading “Arroyo ahead of Manchester United clash: “We need to not give them the chance to destroy us””
When football is more than a game: FIFA Unites and Afghan Women United
By Catherine MacKenzie (6/11/25) Above: Afghan Women United huddle. Photo: FIFA. Sometimes football is more than a game. There is a power in team sports that cannot be replicated elsewhere: it brings people together, and success only comes for the teams that work together as one. Football also has the power to make a statement:Continue reading “When football is more than a game: FIFA Unites and Afghan Women United”
Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Six: The power of investment
By Jan-Kees Joosse (4/11/25) Above: Feyenoord women celebrate their emphatic victory. Photo: FeyenoordV1 on X. Following the October international break, the Netherlands’ top tier of women’s football continued. In round six of the Women’s Eredivisie, several top sides recorded convincing victories over clubs that continue to lag behind in investment. The growing contrast reflects both the progressContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Six: The power of investment”
Martin Ho: Spurs are refreshed and ready for Liverpool test
By Roos Schelen (1/11/25) Above: Martin Ho. Photo: Tottenham Hotspur. The Women’s Super League kicks off again this weekend after an international break. Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool at Brisbane Road on Sunday. Spurs head coach Martin Ho acknowledged that Liverpool’s position in the WSL table and the results don’t reflect the performances they have had,Continue reading “Martin Ho: Spurs are refreshed and ready for Liverpool test”
Slegers: Arsenal must find a way through Leicester defence
By Eloise Smallbone (31/10/25) Above: Renée Slegers. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal return to WSL action this Sunday following a lacklustre start to the season. Results have been mixed following their European triumph earlier this summer – a draw at home to Aston Villa and loss away at Manchester City the most troubling. Ahead of theirContinue reading “Slegers: Arsenal must find a way through Leicester defence”
Queen of the set piece Sherida Spitse retires from international football
By Roos Schelen (29/10/2025) Above: the Dutch national team forms a guard of honor for Sherida Spitse. Photo: Oranjevrouwen on X. Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Canada saw Netherlands’ record cap holder Sherida Spitse’s final match in an orange jersey. As the Leeuwinnen prepared to kick off against Canada, Spitse sang the Wilhelmus one final time. The 35-year-oldContinue reading “Queen of the set piece Sherida Spitse retires from international football”
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