Women's football
The WSL, the Lionesses, the Champions League women's, the World Cup, the Euros, the Nations League. Treated as the main event, not a sideline.
Everton Women 2026-27 WSL Preview: Fresh Start Under Phelan
Everton Women enter the 2026-27 WSL season with a new manager, a revamped attack and a favourable early fixture list as they look to improve on last term's eighth-place finish.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Women's FootballSouthampton Women face budget cuts and ground move for 2025-26
Head coach Simon Parker admits it has been a 'challenging summer' for Southampton Women after significant budget cuts left them operating with the smallest budget in WSL 2.
By Priya Patel · 28 Aug 2026Women's FootballCasey Howe embracing 'surreal' Celtic move after long road north
Northern Ireland winger Casey Howe has scored on her second appearance for Celtic and says Grant Scott's free-flowing system is bringing the best out of her.
By Sarah Akande · 28 Aug 2026Women's FootballCasey Howe Finding Her Feet at Celtic After Years of Sacrifice
Northern Ireland winger Casey Howe has spoken about her 'surreal' journey from County Fermanagh to Celtic, where she scored on just her second appearance.
By Marcus Hopkins · 28 Aug 2026Women's FootballCrystal Palace Women: WSL 2026-27 Season Preview
Crystal Palace Women return to the Women's Super League under Jo Potter, armed with Bethany England's goals and hard-won top-flight experience from their promotion charge.
By Priya Patel · 28 Aug 2026Women's FootballEsther González Saudi Move Sparks Fan Backlash
Spain forward Esther González faces criticism from Gotham FC supporters and the LGBTQ+ community after joining Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.
By Sarah Akande · 27 Aug 2026Women's FootballEsther González's Saudi Move Sparks Backlash From Fans and LGBTQ+ Community
Spain forward Esther González faces fierce criticism after leaving NWSL champions Gotham FC to join Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.
By Sarah Akande · 27 Aug 2026Women's FootballKhadija Shaw Wins Second PFA Women's Player of the Year
Manchester City forward Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw has claimed the PFA Women's Player of the Year award for the second time in three seasons, describing herself as 'truly honoured'.
By Sarah Akande · 26 Aug 2026Women's FootballCharlton Athletic in the WSL: Can Karen Hills's Side Survive?
Charlton Athletic return to the Women's Super League nearly two decades after their disbandment, blending experience and young talent as they bid to beat the drop.
By Priya Patel · 26 Aug 2026Women's FootballOlivia Smith Wins Back-to-Back PFA Women's Young Player of the Year
Arsenal and Canada forward Olivia Smith claims her second consecutive PFA Women's Young Player of the Year award, pledging to keep setting standards high.
By Sarah Akande · 26 Aug 2026Women's FootballWSL Academy Sides to Enter Tier Three from 2027-28 Season
The FA has approved a plan for four WSL academy teams to compete in the Women's National League from 2027-28, in a move designed to boost development minutes for young English players.
By Marcus Hopkins · 25 Aug 2026Women's FootballFA Approves WSL Academy Sides in Women's National League from 2027-28
The Football Association has approved plans for four WSL professional game academy sides to compete in tier three of the women's pyramid from 2027-28, despite fierce opposition from National League clubs.
By Priya Patel · 25 Aug 2026Women's FootballFA Approves WSL Academy Sides in Women's National League From 2027-28
The FA has given the green light for four WSL professional game academy sides to compete in tier three of the women's pyramid from 2027-28, despite fierce opposition from WNL clubs.
By Marcus Hopkins · 25 Aug 2026Women's FootballBrighton Women 2026-27 WSL Preview: Cup Finalists Eye Top Six
After a historic first FA Cup final appearance, Brighton Women head into the 2026-27 WSL season with new faces, fresh belief, and a nagging striker problem still to solve.
By Marcus Hopkins · 25 Aug 2026Women's FootballWhy Australians Are Thriving in the WSL but Not the Premier League
Thirteen Australians feature across the WSL while just one plays in the Premier League — here is why England's women's game has become the destination of choice for Matildas stars.
By Sarah Akande · 24 Aug 2026Women's FootballWhy Australians Are Thriving in the WSL but Missing from the Premier League
Thirteen Australians feature across the WSL while just one plays in the Premier League — we examine the economic and structural reasons behind the stark divide.
By Sarah Akande · 24 Aug 2026Women's FootballWalti: WSL Standards 'Not Comparable' After Juventus Reality Check
Brighton's Lia Walti says the gap between the WSL and Serie A Femminile was 'extreme', with empty grounds and poor coverage leaving her feeling undervalued.
By Tom Ellis · 21 Aug 2026Women's FootballWalti: WSL professionalism 'not comparable' after Juventus stint
Brighton's Lia Walti says one season at Juventus showed her the WSL's standards are exceptional, citing empty stadiums, poor pitches and a lack of fan culture in Italy.
By Tom Ellis · 21 Aug 2026Women's FootballWhy the WSL Has Just Four African Players — and What Needs to Change
The Women's Super League attracts talent from across the globe, yet only four African players feature in the division. Priya Patel examines the barriers holding the continent back.
By Priya Patel · 20 Aug 2026Women's FootballCameroon Win First Wafcon Title as Nigeria and Morocco Crash Out
Cameroon claimed their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations crown with a 3-0 victory over debutants Malawi in Rabat, marking a significant shift in African women's football.
By Priya Patel · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballJackie Burns: Burnley move shaped by life-after-football vision
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns has joined Burnley with one eye on a future in player care, valuing the club's commitment to her as a person beyond football.
By Priya Patel · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballJackie Burns: Northern Ireland keeper planning post-football career
Northern Ireland's number one Jackie Burns, 29, has joined WSL2 side Burnley and is already mapping out a player-care role for life after football.
By Tom Ellis · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballJackie Burns: Why Burnley Move Is About More Than Football
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns has joined WSL2 side Burnley with one eye on a future player-care role, valuing the club's support of her post-career ambitions.
By James Wright · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballWSL's Big Two: Arsenal and Chelsea Dwarf Rivals in Revenue
Eight seasons of WSL financial accounts reveal Arsenal and Chelsea together earn more than the rest of the division combined, exposing a stark financial divide.
By Sarah Akande · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballAston Villa's Scandinavian Revolution in the WSL
After a ninth-place finish last season, Aston Villa have overhauled their Women's Super League squad with four Scandinavian signings as manager Natalie Arroyo targets a return to the upper half.
By James Wright · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballSafia Middleton-Patel Returns to Watford on Season-Long Loan from Man Utd
Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel is heading back to Watford on a full-season loan from Manchester United ahead of the 2026-27 WSL 2 campaign.
By Sarah Akande · 18 Aug 2026Women's FootballSam Tierney stays loyal as Leicester City Women rebuild in WSL 2
Leicester City's longest-serving player Sam Tierney has committed until 2028, providing a rare anchor of stability after 14 players left following WSL relegation.
By Marcus Hopkins · 17 Aug 2026Women's FootballSam Tierney stays at relegated Leicester City Women to lead rebuild
Leicester City Women's captain Sam Tierney has committed until 2028 despite WSL relegation, as 14 players depart and a major squad rebuild gets under way.
By Tom Ellis · 17 Aug 2026Women's FootballLucy Bronze signs Chelsea extension despite difficult WSL season
Lucy Bronze has committed to Chelsea for another year, explaining she has found a settled role and a clear sense of purpose ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifying autumn.
By Sarah Akande · 17 Aug 2026Women's FootballLucy Bronze signs Chelsea extension despite difficult WSL season
Lucy Bronze has committed to Chelsea for another year, explaining she has found a settled role at Stamford Bridge despite the club's third-place WSL finish.
By Sarah Akande · 17 Aug 2026