Unveiling Ruby Grant: An emerging star’s footballing journey

by Steph Arnull (20/12/23). Above: Ruby Grant (right) battling away for England U23s against Italy. Photo: Lionesses. In the dynamic realm of women’s football, a captivating narrative unfolds – a story not just of individual triumph but emblematic of the seismic shift in the sport’s overall landscape. As women’s football is claiming its well-deserved spotlightContinue reading “Unveiling Ruby Grant: An emerging star’s footballing journey”

The View From France: Champions League Week One

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the first week of action from the three French teams in the UEFA Women’s Champions League: Olympique Lyonnais won, whilst Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain lost (16/11/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter leading the celebrations after Olympique Lyonnais’ big win over Slavia Prague with her teammates. Photo: Damien LG – Olympique Lyonnais. Slavia PragueContinue reading “The View From France: Champions League Week One”

The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby rounds up all the action from the Svenska Cupen Final as well as this week’s Damallsvenskan and Elitettan action (31/5/22). Above: Rosengård lift the Svenska Cupen after defeating BK Häcken after extra-time. Photo: FC Rosengård. SVENSKA CUPEN FINAL The battle of the top two teams in Swedish women’s football went Rosengård‘s way asContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby provides a round-up of the Svenska Cupen Semi-Finals and reveals the latest arrival to Vittsjö from the A-League Women in Australia (22/3/22). Above: Rosengård’s Australian international Charli Grant (right) in possession in her team’s Svenska Cupen Semi-Final against Eskilstuna United at the weekend. Photo: FC Rosengård. BK Häcken will face Rosengård in theContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Bacha’s Influence Seals Lyon Win

Olympique Lyonnais 4-0 BK Häcken  Words and Pictures by Jean-Pierre Thiesset direct from the Groupama Training Centre (18/12/21). Above: Catarina Macario in action for Lyon during the game against BK Häcken. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. As expected in a game between the top UEFA-ranked side, Olympique Lyonnais, and 27th placed BK Häcken, this gameContinue reading “Bacha’s Influence Seals Lyon Win”

Lyon leave Häcken with the points

BK Häcken 0-3 Olympique Lyonnais Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds-up Olympique Lyonnais’ 3-0 win away from home to 3-0 against BK Häcken in Sweden last night as Group D of UEFA Women’s Champions League got underway. Above: Melvine Malard pictured after scoring Lyon’s first goal last night. Photo: @OLFeminin Olympique Lyonnais were never really in danger and dominatedContinue reading “Lyon leave Häcken with the points”