womensfootball
By Hannah Pinnock A summer of change is expected in the Women’s Super League ahead of the 2024/25 campain as a number of clubs are on the hunt for a new manager. Previously, the league's longest serving manager by quite some distance, was Chelsea's Emma Hayes. The 47-year-old parted ways with the London club in May after 12 years in the dugout, pursuing a new opportunity with the United States Women's National Team. Carla Ward had also been in charge of Aston Villa since May 2021 after completing a move from local rivals Birmingham City. After three years at the club, she announced she was set...
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By Hannah Pinnock Barcelona are weighing up a summer move for versatile Manchester City defender Laia Aleixandri, according to a report in Spain. The 23-year-old has been with the Cityzens since 2022 following her move from Atletico Madrid. She was previously at Barcelona as a youth player, but didn't make an appearance for the first-team. Operating as a left-back, right-back and centre-back, Aleixandri featured in 21 of City’s 22 WSL games last term as they pushed eventual champions Chelsea until the final day of the season in the title race. She scored one goal and registered three assists i...
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By Hannah Pinnock Arsenal have confirmed midfielder Victoria Pelova is the latest player in their squad to suffer an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The 25-year-old was forced off 12 minutes into the Netherlands’ UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Finland earlier this month with an apparent knee injury. After undergoing further testing, Arsenal have now confirmed the full extent of the problem and Pelova will face an extended period on the sidelines as she undergoes surgery and rehabilitation. Pelova featured in all 22 of Arsenal’s WSL games last season, scoring twice and registering ...
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By Hannah Pinnock England are part way through their UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying campaign and have just two group games left to contend against Sweden and the Republic of Ireland. During the April international break, they drew 1-1 with Sweden at Wembley before they narrowly beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Dublin. In the first round of their summer fixtures, they contested a double-header against France, losing in the first match at St James’ Park, before they won the fixture in Saint-Etienne with a reverse of the 2-1 scoreline. As things stand, the Lionesses sit third in their quali...
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By Hannah Pinnock WSL transfers: What every club needs in 2024 summer window After an exciting 2023/24 Women’s Super League season, in which Chelsea pipped rivals Manchester City to the title on the final day, attention has already shifted to the transfer window and the big summer ahead. A number of clubs have already confirmed big name departures - including Fran Kirby’s exit from Chelsea and Vivianne Miedema ending her time at Arsenal. The focus of teams across the division will be on ensuring their squads are ready to go ahead of what is expected to be another exciting campaign in 2024/25. ...
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By Hannah Pinnock The 2024 summer transfer window promises to be another exciting one as clubs gear up for the new Women’s Super League season. Chelsea were crowned league champions in May for a fifth consecutive time after they pipped rivals Manchester City to the title on the last day. Now, they’re set to begin a new era under Sonia Bompastor following the departure of long-serving head coach Emma Hayes. City and Arsenal complete the Champions League spots and both will be required to contend qualifying rounds in order to reach the group stage of Europe's premier competition, while Liverpool...
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By Megan Humphrey Laura Wienroither has signed a new contract with Arsenal Women, taking her into a third season with the Gunners. The 25-year-old Austria international defender has made 47 appearances and scored one goal since she moved to the north Londoners from Hoffenheim in January 2022. An Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury sustained in the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final against Wolfsburg in May 2023 ruled her out for much of the 2023/24 season. However, she has since made a successful return to the first team, helping Arsenal secure a 5-0 win over Bristol City on 5 April, as we...
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By Megan Humphrey Arsenal Women will be heading to the United States for the first time this summer as part of their pre-season preparation. The team will be based in Washington DC from 15-26 August, with friendly matches taking place against National Women's Soccer League side Washington Spirit and Women's Super League champions Chelsea. The games will take place at Audi Field on 18-25 August, with a training camp at George Mason University. Arsenal sporting director Edu Gasper said: "We always want to create the best conditions for our teams to prepare and perform at their best in pre-season...
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By Hannah Pinnock Former Lioness Ellen White became the first woman to score at Soccer Aid when England beat the World XI 6-3 in Sunday’s charity match at Stamford Bridge. Victory for England ended the World XI’s five-year winning streak in the annual match and over £15m was raised for UNICEF. This year’s England side was managed by Harry Redknapp and Frank Lampard, while another former Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino, was in the opposition dugout. England took an early lead through former Three Lions international Joe Cole, but it was quickly cancelled out by an outstanding free kick from E...
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By Megan Humphrey Mariona Caldentey has agreed to join Arsenal this summer after confirming her departure from Barcelona, according to reports. The 28-year-old started last month's 2-0 win over Lyon in the Women's Champions League final, which saw the Catalan giants retain their crown thanks to goals from Ballon d'Or Feminin holder Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, a previous two-time winner of the award. Caldentey announced on Wednesday afternoon that she'd be leaving Barcelona once her contract expires at the end of June, having won three Champions League crowns, six Liga F titles and 13 o...
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