By Ella McShane (8/9/25) Above: WSL2 teams. Photo: FA/WSL website. The development of professionalism across all tiers of English women’s football is projected to make the 2025/26 season one of the most dynamic and competitive to date. With a record number of star signings, brand new integrative infrastructure, and clubs now hungrier than ever toContinue reading “An introduction to WSL2, England’s second tier”
Category Archives: Previews
Preview: Arsenal v London City Lionesses
By Catherine MacKenzie (5/9/25) Above: Arsenal last season. Photo: Jay Patel / SPP. Arsenal kick off their 2025-26 WSL campaign this Saturday following major European success. The Champions League win was followed by the European Championship, where Arsenal’s hefty England contingent followed up the UWCL with the Euros trophy. The team that won the UWCLContinue reading “Preview: Arsenal v London City Lionesses”
Preview: A new era for Manchester City begins
By Eloise Smallbone and Rachel Gore (02/09/2025) Above: Manchester City’s squad during preseason. Photo: ManCityWomen on X. As the start of the new season draws near, one of the teams hoping for a strong start to a new era is Manchester City. With a new head coach, new players and major returns from injury, CityContinue reading “Preview: A new era for Manchester City begins”
Preview: Manchester United battle PSV for UWCL dream
By Catherine MacKenzie (26/08/2025) Above: The qualifying draw. Photo: UEFA.com Manchester United face Dutch opposition as they open their European campaign, facing PSV Eindhoven in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL). United managed a third-place finish in the 2024-25 WSL season, meaning they enter UWCL qualifying in the second round.Continue reading “Preview: Manchester United battle PSV for UWCL dream”
Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England
By Gethin Thurlow (26/07/25). Above: Leah Williamson clears the ball as England hold on to a 1-0 victory over Spain the Nations League Photo: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian Here we are. 1 year and 11 months later and we have a 2023 World Cup final rematch on our hands. It’s the all-conquering Spanish, ledContinue reading “Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England”
Copa América Femenina 2025: South America’s Power Shift in Motion
Above: Marta and Brazil, the current title-holders, celebrate. Image: FIFA Women’s World Cup. By Emmanuel Faith (10/7/25). From July 11 to August 2, the heart of South American football will beat from Quito, Ecuador. The 10th edition of the Copa América Femenina is more than a continental tournament; it’s a statement of evolution, resilience, andContinue reading “Copa América Femenina 2025: South America’s Power Shift in Motion”
Clash of the Lionesses: the stories behind England v Netherlands
By Catherine MacKenzie (08/07/2025) Above: England v Netherlands in 2022. Photo: Sky Sports. England’s Lionesses face the Dutch OranjeLeeuwinnen (“Orange Lionesses”) tomorrow evening in a must-win game for both sides. It is hard to remember a match with as many narratives behind it as this one. When England face the Netherlands in Switzerland for theirContinue reading “Clash of the Lionesses: the stories behind England v Netherlands”
WAFCON: A Must Watch
Above: Some stars of the competition posing at the WAFCON unveiling. Image: CAF Online. By Emmanuel Faith (7/5/25). One could rename this month of July “Women’s Football Summer” thanks to the array of ongoing captivating competitions. The Euros kicked off days ago, and the matches so far have given us a glimpse of what toContinue reading “WAFCON: A Must Watch”
Euros preview: Wales
By Gethin Thurlow (2/7/2025) Above: The Cymru squad heading to Switzerland. Photo: Cymru on X For the first time ever, Wales are in a major international tournament. They’ve been thrown right into the deep end with their group: the plucky underdogs will be looking to cause a few upsets, particularly against rivals England. Squad Goalkeepers:Continue reading “Euros preview: Wales”
Euros preview: Netherlands
By Rachel Gore (30/6/25) Above: The Netherlands starting line up ahead of their fixture against South Africa. Photo: Oranjeleeuwinnen. The Netherlands took home the Euros trophy in 2017 but have underwhelmed since. This summer, the side want to impress once more and make it past the quarterfinals. Squad: Goalkeepers: Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal), Lize KopContinue reading “Euros preview: Netherlands”
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