By Rachel Gore (13/12/25) Above: United celebrating last season’s 1-0 win. Photo: Matt McNulty / Getty. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will meet this weekend in the WSL as they fight to keep their places in the top three and top five respectively. With both sides having won their last WSL fixtures after losses andContinue reading “Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur: a vital WSL clash”
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Renée Slegers hails Chloe Kelly: “She brings that edge on the pitch”
By Chloe Reynolds (11/12/25) Above: Slegers speaking to the media on Thursday. Photo: Arsenal website. Arsenal head north this weekend to face a resurgent Everton side who are fresh off the unlikeliest of wins against champions Chelsea, ending the London side’s 34-game unbeaten league streak. Ahead of the duel, head coach Renée Slegers was questionedContinue reading “Renée Slegers hails Chloe Kelly: “She brings that edge on the pitch””
Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Ten: Ajax win 8-0, red cards shown at Feyenoord
By Jan-Kees Joosse (11/12/25) Above: Ajax celebrate their 8-0 win. Photo: Ajax.nl. This week in the Eredivisie delivered goals, tension and a few big milestones. While Ajax impressed with a big win over FC Utrecht, PSV and Feyenoord fought hard for crucial points to compete at the top. Ajax 8-0 FC Utrecht After a big loss against PECContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Ten: Ajax win 8-0, red cards shown at Feyenoord”
Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Nine: The most shocking week in league history?
By Jan-Kees Joosse (26/11/25) Above: PEC Zwolle celebrate a historic victory. Photo: Martijn Bijzitter. Last week’s Vrouwen Eredivisie action was perhaps the most shocking in history. Up-and-coming PEC Zwolle beat title contenders Ajax by a whopping seven goals to one, and there were 30 goals scored across five games. Even Netherlands topscorer Vivianne Miedema hasContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Nine: The most shocking week in league history?”
England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?
By Ben Tattoo (25/11/25) Above: England’s Lionesses training at St. George’s Park. Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. England’s homecoming series concludes with games against China and Ghana next week. With friendlies a rare chance to experiment, Sarina Wiegman’s latest squad contains new names who are untested on the senior international stage. “We have a lotContinue reading “England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?”
Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Eight: Historic wins for HERA and NAC Breda
By Jan-Kees Joosse (19/11/25) Above: NAC Breda celebrate their first top flight win. Photo: Caroline van Leusden. Round eight of the Dutch top flight of women’s football saw a historic pair of wins for new club HERA United and promoted NAC Breda. NAC Breda 2 – 1 Excelsior NAC Breda have had a historic Sunday victory againstContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Eight: Historic wins for HERA and NAC Breda”
Manchester derby: City dominate to extend lead at WSL summit
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”
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”
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