By Chloe Reynolds (17/2/26) Above: Renee Slegers in her press conference Photo: Arsenal FC Arsenal boss Renee Slegers brushed aside the narrative that her side’s Champions League play-off was already decided after a 4-0 win last week in Belgium, suggesting that opponents OH Leuven have the freedom to go all out and that her teamContinue reading ““There’s always an unknown”- Slegers remains laser focused ahead of UWCL play-off second leg”
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Arsenal: European to World Champions, how they did it
By Emme Fortnam (4/2/26) Above: Arsenal lifting the first Champions Cup Photo: Arsenal FC In the 24/25 season, Arsenal fought their way to the top of the women’s football, securing a UEFA Women’s Champions League title on the 24th May 2025. With Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey combining for 14 goals, Arsenal’s key players hadContinue reading “Arsenal: European to World Champions, how they did it”
Slegers calls on Gunners to “play the Arsenal way”
By Roos Schelen (16/12/25) Above: Renée Slegers during yesterday’s pre-match media conference. Photo: Arsenal website. Renée Slegers says Arsenal will try to chase a top four position in this UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) league phase. Arsenal play Oud Heverlee Leuven (OHL) on what is the final day of the league phase in the competition. ArsenalContinue reading “Slegers calls on Gunners to “play the Arsenal way””
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”
Manchester United are on the up, but will squad depth be their downfall?
Above: Manchester United celebrate scoring a goal earlier this year Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X By Ben Tattoo (31/10/25) The great Mia Hamm once said: “There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one”. Manchester United are certainly embracing grander challenges this season, their first competing in four majorContinue reading “Manchester United are on the up, but will squad depth be their downfall?”
Dutch teams in Europe: a fantastic week for the women’s Eredivisie
By Jan-Kees Joosse (19/9/25) Above: FC Twente celebrate reaching the UWCL league phase. Photo: FCTwenteVrouwen on X. Dutch women’s football has enjoyed a dream week on the European stage. PSV, Ajax, and FC Twente all delivered strong results, keeping their continental ambitions alive. PSV stun with sensational comeback PSV seemed to be out of theContinue reading “Dutch teams in Europe: a fantastic week for the women’s Eredivisie”
Elisabeth Terland’s perfect hat-trick gives Manchester United UWCL football
Manchester United 3-0 SK Brann By Catherine MacKenzie (18/9/25) Above: United’s Elisabeth Terland celebrates her third goal. Photo: ManUtdWomen on X. Manchester United made history on Thursday evening as they overturned a 1-0 deficit to reach the UWCL proper for the first time, beating SK Brann 3-0 at Leigh Sports Village thanks to a hat-trickContinue reading “Elisabeth Terland’s perfect hat-trick gives Manchester United UWCL football”
Dominant Glasgow City defeat Athlone Town to continue in Europa Cup
Athlone Town 0 – 3 Glasgow City By Catherine MacKenzie Above: Kelly Brady clashes with Lisa Evans. Photo: Dan Clohessy/INPHO. The women’s Europa Cup continued midweek with Glasgow Ciy making the short hop across to the League of Ireland’s Athlone Town. The context The first qualifying round of the inaugural Europa Cup kicked off lastContinue reading “Dominant Glasgow City defeat Athlone Town to continue in Europa Cup”
Dutch teams in Europe: Noordman stuns for Ajax and Twente dominate
By Jan-Kees Joosse and Catherine MacKenzie (12/9/25) Above: Jill Roord celebrates her goal. Photo: FC Twente website. With PSV’s elimination from the UEFA Europa Cup, two club teams from the Netherlands are left in European action. FC Twente are in the final qualifying round for the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and Ajax are inContinue reading “Dutch teams in Europe: Noordman stuns for Ajax and Twente dominate”
SK Brann Kvinner beat Manchester United in front of record-breaking crowd
By Catherine MacKenzie (11/9/25) Above: Brann celebrate their win. Photo: nettavisen.no. SK Brann Kvinner beat Manchester United in front of a record-breaking 16,000-strong crowd in Norway, putting a dent in United’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The context As the final qualifying round, this two-legged fixture is the last opportunity forContinue reading “SK Brann Kvinner beat Manchester United in front of record-breaking crowd”
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