‘Football saved me': Street Soccer coordinator Sarah Rhind on life after heroin addiction

Charity worker's unsparing book explains how the game created support networks and ‘beautiful friendships'The Bishopton Ladies goalkeeper and...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 7

Sophia Wilson's return spoiled as USA women beaten by Brazil in friendly

Wilson scores in first US appearance since 2024Brazil answer with two goals in three minutesAmericans begin World Cup cycle with defeatThe US...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 6

Australia v Mexico: women's international football friendly – live

Updates from the Matildas clash at McDonald Jones StadiumKick-off time in Newcastle is 7.15pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailHello and...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 6

Wiegman pays price for lack of defensive pragmatism as Spain expose technical gap | Tom Garry

England were off the pace and outclassed in Mallorca and would have been better served by trying to contain the world championsAs the game ticked...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 5

Spain v England: Women's World Cup 2027 qualifying – live

⚽️ Crucial qualifier kicks off at 8pm BST in Mallorca⚽️ Tom Garry's preview | Sign up for Moving the GoalpostsThe newest chapter of the...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 5

World Cup 2026 buildup, transfer latest and Lionesses in Spain: football news – live

⚽️ Latest football news before a big weekend of action⚽️ Get in touch: email Dave | And follow us on TikTokGood morning! Well, it's now less than a...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 5

Lionesses seek to tame Spain again and show they are ready to conquer the world

England are upbeat going into the toughest fixture in international football but the hosts' threat will be amplified by the returning BonmatíThe...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 4

Anger at Katie McCabe's move to Chelsea is forgivable – crossing line into abuse is not | Suzanne Wrack

While small pool of talent and elite clubs in women's game makes switches between rivals inevitable, this move is contentious. But some reaction...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 4

With NWSL expanding and MLS rescheduling, an Arizona businesswoman is making a pitch

Vicki Mayo has plans to build a fully-enclosed, natural-grass soccer stadium in Mesa. What team will play there is far less certainA new American...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 3

NWSL plans to gain growth through men's World Cup pandemonium

Plenty of women watch the men's tournament but are yet to translate fandom to the women's game – will that change this summer?The NWSL's 14th...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 3

Women's Football Weekly: Manchester City do the double and Jill Scott joins Faye and Suzy – podcast

From our sister podcast: Suzy Wrack is joined by Tom Garry, Emily Keogh and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss Manchester City's FA Cup triumph, England's...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 3

Ella Toone weighs up Manchester United future after tough campaign

‘Right now, I'm a Manchester United player' says strikerToone back in England camp after injury absencesElla Toone has said she will have to decide...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 2

How I Shop with Karen Carney: ‘Nine times out of 10 I'm wearing Reiss'

Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basics they scrimp on? The former footballer talks Lego, Rich...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 2

Manchester City do the double and Jill Scott joins the pod – Women's Football Weekly

Suzy Wrack is joined by Tom Garry, Emily Keogh and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss Manchester City's FA Cup triumph, England's huge qualifier against Spain...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 2

London City poised to sign Mary Earps and Mapi León in hunt for trophies and fans

Goalkeeper Earps leaving PSG after two seasonsLéon has won four Champions Leagues with Barcelona London City Lionesses are poised to sign Mary...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 2

Plymouth ‘remain committed' despite releasing women's squad via email

Club slashed women's team budget despite near-promotionHead coach resigned after decision players called ‘cold and impersonal'Plymouth Argyle have...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 1

The Guardian view on a gripping season of British football: the best may be yet to come | Editorial

England and Scotland will both compete in a men's World Cup this month for the first time this century. For both nations there are reasons to...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 1

Katie McCabe signs for Chelsea after leaving Arsenal and aims to ‘bring success back'

Left-back signs deal to 2029 with option for further yearIreland international grew up as a Chelsea fanChelsea have announced the signing of the...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 1

Sixteen people arrested and 75 rescued from height during Arsenal bus parade

Fans estimated at hundreds of thousands fill north London streets to celebrate women's and men's teams' triumphsAbout 75 people had to be rescued...
THE GUARDIAN May 31

Majority of Plymouth Women squad will be let go after finding out by email

Plymouth chief executive calls move ‘difficult decision' Players included in email will not have contract renewedPlymouth Argyle have told the vast...
THE GUARDIAN May 31

Manchester City head coach praises Khadija Shaw for focus after cup win

Striker was going to leave the WSL champions‘I'm very impressed how she handled that'The Manchester City head coach, Andrée Jeglertz, heaped praise...
THE GUARDIAN May 31

Manchester City thrash Brighton to seal Women's FA Cup and historic Double

Ruthless Manchester City won the Women's FA Cup for a fourth time and completed a domestic double as they eventually coasted to a 4-0 win over...
THE GUARDIAN May 31

Brighton v Manchester City: Women's FA Cup final – live

⚽ FA Cup final updates from Wembley, kick-off 3pm BST⚽ Vidosic driven by family tragedy | City target the doubleGrowing up in Brisbane with a big...
THE GUARDIAN May 31

Dario Vidosic driven by family tragedy as Brighton chase Women's FA Cup glory

Brighton's head coach has led team to Wembley date with Manchester City despite losing his father four months agoGrowing up in Brisbane with a big...
THE GUARDIAN May 30

After dramatic Shaw U-turn and title win, Manchester City target historic double

FA Cup final victory against Brighton would make it a perfect month and the squad are hungry for more successSecure your first league title for a...
THE GUARDIAN May 29

WSL lands record four-year deal with CBS Sports to broadcast games in the US

Paramount+ will air 183 matches per seasonDeal is major uplift in valuation of TV rightsCBS Sports has signed a four-year deal to acquire the...
THE GUARDIAN May 28

Reading Women's 2025/26: An Enjoyable, Progressive Season

This time last year, the mood music was all about how Reading had survived – beating the odds and avoiding further relegation – with an...
SBNATION.COM May 28

‘Our unity defined our team': how tiny Torreense made the Women's Champions League

Portuguese club come from a city of 19,000 people and their stadium holds 2,400 – next season they'll be up against the best in Europe, and they...
THE GUARDIAN May 28

‘Triple Espresso' returns: Swanson, Wilson and Rodman reunite for USWNT friendlies against Brazil

Trio have not played together since 2024 OlympicsHayes names 23-player roster for matches in BrazilFor the first time since August 2024, the...
THE GUARDIAN May 27

Getting To Know | Bromley

Browsing at Bromley Bromley will be playing in the third tier of English football for the first time in their history.  This will also be the first...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 27

Kang's spending fuels resentment but Barcelona are far from a model club

Billionaire investor uses her wealth to pursue glory but the Women's Champions League winners cannot take the moral high groundIt has been a bad...
THE GUARDIAN May 26

Khadija Shaw makes surprise U-turn and opts to stay at Manchester City

Striker signs lucrative four-year contractShaw had been expected to join ChelseaKhadija Shaw has signed a four-year contract at Manchester City...
THE GUARDIAN May 25

Guardiola's farewell bash: old faces, rock stars and a surprise from Khadija Shaw

Former players and Noel Gallagher saluted the departing manager while Khadija Shaw revealed she is staying with Manchester CityHow to top Pep...
THE GUARDIAN May 25

Whitehouse saves four penalties as Charlton reach WSL and send Leicester down

Sophie Whitehouse etched her name into Charlton folklore as she saved four penalties in the shootout to win her side promotion to the Women's Super...
THE GUARDIAN May 23

Leicester Women Relegated

Embed from Getty Images Leicester women had a last chance to save the season and stay up. The play-off spot was there for grabs, travelling down to...
FILBERT WAY May 23

North Korean women claim Asian Champions League crown to cap historic journey

Naegohyang FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in final in South KoreaKim Kyong Yong's scores only goal to claim win in rare trip across borderThe first...
THE GUARDIAN May 23

Championship playoff drama awaits, Scottish Cup and WCL finals buildup – matchday live

⚽ Buildup to a busy day of finals action around Europe ⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Follow on Bluesky | Mail usGood morning everyone! It's the...
THE GUARDIAN May 23

WSL academy sides heading for third tier in England despite backlash

Scheme gets FA Women's National League approvalFA to ratify move that has divided women's gameA proposal to allow four academy sides from Women's...
THE GUARDIAN May 22

Farnborough friendly confirmed

Pre-season gets underway in Farnborough! Reading will open their pre-season account this summer with a trip to Farnborough's Saunders Transport...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 22

Uefa vows to take hard line on multi-club ownership in Women's Champions League

Teams with same owner cannot compete togetherHead of women's football Kessler says ‘no exceptions'Uefa's head of women's football has said rules...
THE GUARDIAN May 20

Wiegman tells Mead next move is vital for England prospects as Toone earns recall

Striker close to agreeing Manchester City moveToone, Beever-Jones and Godfrey back for qualifiersSarina Wiegman has said Beth Mead's next transfer...
THE GUARDIAN May 19

Uefa will not follow Fifa's lead on red cards for mouth-covering or walk-offs

New rules will not apply in European competitionsUefa will monitor automatic red card rule in World CupUefa has opted against following Fifa's lead...
THE GUARDIAN May 19

'Not even one beer': Guardiola curbs City's FA Cup celebrations with title to play for – video

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City would not have 'even one beer' to celebrate Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea due to the title...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

‘Tearing down barriers': North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years

Naegohyang FC due to play Suwon FC in semi-final of Asian Women's Champions League on WednesdayA North Korean women's football club has arrived in...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Premier League buildup, Celtic v Hearts fallout, FA Cup final reaction, and more – matchday live

⚽ Reaction and buildup on another busy Sunday⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Email XaymacaHello and welcome to another Matchday live! We have...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Melbourne City cement A-League Women dynasty with grand final win over Wellington

City seal domestic double with 3-1 victory over Phoenix at AAMI ParkHolly McNamara scores a double, Leticia McKenna adds a screamerTwo goals in...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix: A-League Women grand final – live

Updates from the women's championship deciderKick-off at AAMI Park is 4.15pm AESTAny thoughts? Send an emailHello and welcome to live coverage of...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Football club owner accused of taking more than £28,000 from players' parents

Claims being reviewed by police and FAJamie Austin runs girls' club Red Star LionessesParents have accused the owner of the girls' football club...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Departures of Kerr, Mead and Shaw mark end of an era in the Women's Super League | Tom Garry

Transfer window could include merry-go-round of forwards as division's top three clubs bid farewell to iconsSaturday's finale to the Women's Super...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

A-League grand final key to Melbourne City's treble but Wellington are out to spoil party

After facing the Phoenix in the decider, the women's premiers will jet off to Korea for their Asian Champions League semi-finalWhat is a grand...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

Chelsea's Sam Kerr confirms she will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season

Australia striker to leave after six and a half yearsKerr is Chelsea's all-time leading WSL goalscorerSam Kerr will leave Chelsea this summer when...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

‘We have a clear vision': Eintracht move closer to bringing glory days back to Frankfurt

Under the knowledgeable guidance of Babett Peter, the Frauen-Bundesliga club have their country's big two, and the Champions League, in their...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

Personalised chopsticks and underwater treadmills: Manchester City Women find new ways to win

Captain Alex Greenwood said ‘nothing comes close' to club's £10m facility built specifically for women's teamWhether it is the chopsticks in the...
THE GUARDIAN May 13

History makers Brighton are shaking up old order and not hiding ambition

Seagulls are in their first Women's FA Cup final but their coach, Dario Vidosic, is determined to keep aiming higherAs Brighton's old song goes,...
THE GUARDIAN May 12

Arsenal edge closer to title and ‘spygate' overshadows playoffs – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Philippe Auclair to discuss all the weekend's footballRate, review, share on Apple...
THE GUARDIAN May 11

Reading announce Louisiana football partnership

Reading Football Club are delighted to announce American side Louisiana Fire SC as an Affiliate Club. A large youth football project in New...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 11

Manchester City's Khadija Shaw stuns Chelsea in dramatic FA Cup semi-final

Khadija Shaw showed Manchester City what they are giving up and Chelsea what they are potentially getting in emphatic style at Stamford Bridge,...
THE GUARDIAN May 10

Brighton's Fran Kirby: ‘Instead of running around like a headless chicken, I stand and assess'

Former Chelsea forward is thriving on the south coast and targeting victory over Liverpool in the Women's FA CupFran Kirby knows what she brings....
THE GUARDIAN May 8

European reaction, playoffs spy row, Premier League news and more – football live

⚽ All the latest news and previews going into a big weekend⚽ Premier League preview | Fixtures | Tables | And mail YaraThe 2025-26 season may be...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Former manager Matt Beard ‘bullied' by Burnley, family tells pre-inquest hearing

Beard died in September 2025 aged 47Burnley exit was ‘catalyst for decline in mental health'A pre-inquest hearing regarding the former Liverpool...
THE GUARDIAN May 7

Reading Women 3-5 AFC Portchester Ladies: Match Report

AFC Portchester scored five, including a hat-trick from Kim Fuller, to end Reading Women's great run of form in a 5-3 thriller – if not a little...
SBNATION.COM May 7

Khadija Shaw to leave Manchester City with Chelsea favourites to seal deal

Jamaica striker decides to go when contract ends in JuneCity could not match other offers to the 29-year-oldKhadija “Bunny” Shaw has decided to...
THE GUARDIAN May 7

Knaak's tears, Jeglertz's calm, Shaw's goals: the story of Manchester City's WSL title triumph

After 10 years without a Women's Super League title, City are champions once more – here's how they did itThe sight of Rebecca Knaak fighting back...
THE GUARDIAN May 7

Manchester City's WSL title winners 2025-26: player-by-player ratings

Alex Greenwood has won the first WSL title of her career and Khadija Shaw has been the league's standout playerAyaka Yamashita This has been a...
THE GUARDIAN May 6

FA and US Soccer seek more control from Fifa over Women's World Cups

Federations have concerns over men's World Cup modelFA works with Uefa to freeze ticket prices for Euro 2028The Football Association and US Soccer...
THE GUARDIAN May 6

Playing for Bayern's women and scouting for the men. I hope my path breaks barriers

It was an honour to be asked to help find talent for the men's team and I am enjoying and benefiting from the responsibilityThe buzz after I...
THE GUARDIAN May 5

North Korean women's football club headed to Seoul in rare trip across the border

Visit will be the first time a North Korean women's football team has competed on southern soil since the 2014 Incheon Asian GamesA North Korean...
THE GUARDIAN May 4

Manchester City on verge of WSL title after Knaak's last-gasp winner sinks Liverpool

Manchester City's Rebecca Knaak scored a stoppage-time winner to give her side a nervy 1-0 home victory over Liverpool and put one hand on the...
THE GUARDIAN May 3

Arsenal ponder fine margins after OL Lyonnes defeat but Gunners are not in decline | Tom Garry

Tight decisions and Arsenal's fragility from set pieces saw French side through to Women's Champions League finalFine margins defined this football...
THE GUARDIAN May 3

Manchester City v Liverpool: Women's Super League – live

⚽ Women's Super League updates, 12pm BST kick-off⚽ Get in touch: email Emillia and follow us on BlueskyHello, good morning and welcome to coverage...
THE GUARDIAN May 3

Jule Brand shatters Arsenal with late winner sending OL Lyonnes into WCL final

Jule Brand's late winner settled an absorbing semi-final to end Arsenal's defence of their Women's Champions League title and sent OL Lyonnes...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Reading Women 2-1 Oxford City Women: Match Report

Reading Women secured their third league win on the bounce with a 2-1 victory over Oxford City at Arbour Park, Slough on Thursday evening....
SBNATION.COM May 1

Royals fans to present Player of the Season awards

Royals fans to present awards. Reading supporters Bryan Dennis and Elsie Noakes are to present the Supporters Trust at Reading Player of the...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 1

Lifeline for Leicester Getting A Last Chance for Survival

Embed from Getty Images The Leicester women team will finish at the bottom of the WSL this season. Their last two fixtures can’t change that....
FILBERT WAY May 1

Charlton, Birmingham and Palace braced for WSL2 finale with promotion on the line

Three teams vie for two promotion spots on Saturday, with Charlton and Birmingham going head-to-headThree teams, two automatic promotion spots and...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

‘You have to laugh or you'd cry': how fixture list chaos blights women's football

Stadium sharing, broadcast picks and fun runs can all cause turmoil in upper echelons of women's game, while clubs worry attendances may fall as a...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Is this the end for Canberra United? A-League Women club face grievous demise | Samantha Lewis

It has been a painful few years for Australia's trailblazing women's team, while overseas football clubs just like theirs are funded and...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

NWSL says it will keep spring-to-fall schedule through 2030 season

League board postpones vote on calendar switchPlayers said infrastructure wasn't suited for fall-to-springThe National Women's Soccer League has...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 29

‘I've given all I can': Chelsea's Millie Bright announces retirement with immediate effect

Bright won eight Women's Super League titles at ChelseaDefender retired from England duty in 2025 with 88 capsMillie Bright has announced her...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 29

Afghanistan women's refugee players allowed to compete as official national team

Fifa will not require squad to get approval of TalibanAfghan Women United was formed after 2021 takeoverFifa has given permission for Afghan Women...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 28

Brighton plan Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium

10,000-capacity venue will sit next to Amex Stadium‘This is the kind of progress we have dreamed about'Brighton's plans to build Europe's first...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 28

‘We are not happy': Chiamaka Nnadozie on Wafcon debacle, boomboxes and Brighton

The Brighton and Nigeria goalkeeper is highly critical of the decision to push back Wafcon, but still has hope for the future of the women's game...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 28

Guardian Sport and Jonathan Liew win top prizes at SJA Awards

The Guardian named as sports publisher of the yearJonathan Liew wins columnist of the year for fifth timeGuardian Sport won two top prizes at the...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 27

Reading Women 8-0 Fleet Town Women: Match Report 

Hat-tricks from Tia Johnson and Nat Cowell helped Reading Women romp home 8-0 winners over Fleet Town at Arbour Park, Slough on Sunday. Goals from...
SBNATION.COM Apr 27

WSL roundup: Sonia Bompastor calls for technology after Sam Kerr's hat-trick denied

Chelsea coach makes demand after officials miss ball crossing lineManchester United draw at Spurs to endanger Europe hopesSonia Bompastor, the...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 26

Matchday Info: Boro Women V West Bromwich Albion Women

FixturesMiddlesbrough Vs. West Bromwich Albion - Sun, Apr 26 2026, 14:00Boro Women return to Stockton Town this Sunday for their season...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Apr 25

Tracey Neville's next big step: creating ‘a future in sport' at Stockport County

‘You can't build a mountain in one day,' says former England netball coach who is embracing ‘starting from scratch' in women's football“Every job...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 23

Maidenhead United eye cup final spot in crucial clash with AFC Portchester

Maidenhead United’s Molly McKeever in action against Reading. Photo: Darren Woolley -- Maidenhead United Women will travel to Southern Region...
WINDSOR EXPRESS Apr 23

Leaving present? Eva Olid takes Hearts Women within sight of historic title

Spanish manager has led Edinburgh side to top of Scottish Premier League and a showdown with Rangers loomsHearts have an opportunity to move one...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 23
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