Georgia Stanway targets trophies after sealing ‘unbelievable' move to Arsenal
Stanway back in WSL after stint at Bayern Munich‘This is a massive club' says England midfielderGeorgia Stanway has outlined her desire to win...
Maddy Cusack was fearful of reporting her concerns, mother tells inquest
Sheffield Utd player ‘felt she couldn't speak' to hierarchy Coroner told of serious loss of club's medical dataThe mother of Maddy Cusack told an...
Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United
17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional dealShe switched allegiance from Wales to England this yearManchester United Women's youngest...
Former physio tells Maddy Cusack inquest Sheffield United were struggling to support women's team
Francesca Carr says move to full-time status felt ‘rushed'Cusack was found dead at her home in September 2023Sheffield United did not have...
Forest Green Rovers scrap women's team to ‘concentrate resources' on men's side
Men's team relegated to National League in 2024Club hope women's football will return in futureForest Green Rovers have disbanded their women's...
NWSL all-time record goalscorer Sam Kerr confirms league return by joining Gotham
Australia captain back in US league after leaving in November 2019Striker won 11 major trophies in spell at ChelseaSam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in...
Why did the BBC hire Ashley Cain? Because it has a warped idea of what young men want | Rohan Sathyamoorthy
The forefronting of macho personas like Cain's is cynical, and misses the reality of my generation's experiencesBBC was aware of concerns over...
‘A beauty pageant in athletic form': how cheerleading show America's Sweethearts became a Netflix megahit
The film-makers and stars of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docu-series explain the sisterhood and fights for fair pay behind the pompomsIt's been...
Wimbledon to stay free-to-air until at least 2033 after new deal with BBC
All England Club agrees six-year extensionBBC first covered tournament in 1927Wimbledon will remain on free-to-air television until at least 2033...
Chris and Martina: The Final Set review – tennis titans discuss their deep bond and intense rivalry
Now supporting each other through cancer treatment, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova trace the ups and downs of their decades-long relationship...
Lazio Women to pay compensation after landmark Cas pregnancy discrimination ruling
Maja Göthberg lost contract after disclosing pregnancyFirst successful Cas case under Fifa maternity regulationsLazio Women unlawfully ended the...
WSL and WSL2 fans can drink alcohol in stands next season after successful trial
Leagues' regulations altered after positive test periodClubs will not be obliged to offer option to supportersWomen's Super League and WSL2 clubs...
Ueda inspires Japan to humble Tunisia in landmark World Cup match
Brace from Ueda plus goals to Kamada and Ito seal Tunisia's and new coach Hervé Renard's fatePerhaps the manager wasn't the problem after all....
Good food, good genes and good luck: how top athletes are competing in their 40s
Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the stars benefiting from advances in sports science, equipment and facilitiesWhen...
‘People think I've vanished': Mary Earps on signing for London City and feeling forgotten
Former England goalkeeper discusses why it was time to leave Paris, the lure of her new club and when she will know it is time to stopWhen Mary...
Women's World Cup playoffs: England land Greece, Scotland get Czechia in first round
England to play Ukraine or Slovakia if they beat GreeceScotland probably face Sweden if they win first gameEngland will need to overcome Greece and...
OL Lyonnes and Scotland's Caroline Weir: ‘I would love to be competing for the Champions League'
Midfielder is hopeful for trophy-laden spell after bidding farewell to Madrid and challenges Scotland to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 462: In The Pocket
Ben and Ross discuss recent developments in RG2, including the letter to season-ticket holders from Rob Couhig and the re-signing of Andy Rinomhota...
‘The night before I dreamt about my ACL': Everton's Aurora Galli on the long way back from injury
This week's newsletter spends a day with the Italy midfielder as she continues to battle her way back to a peak physical condition“It was accepting...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Emma Hopkins Interview
Peter and Ross interview Emma Hopkins in a special episode of the women’s update! With the wonderful news that the women’s team will be returning...
Investigations Into Reading Women's Homecoming
On Thursday June 11, two hours before a ball was kicked in the World Cup, it was announced that Reading Women were to return under the club...
Kretinsky set to become West Ham‘s biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations
Czech billionaire to increase his stake from 27% to 43%Kretinsky and Gold ‘deeply concerned' by revelationsDaniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal...
Palestinian American woman held without charge by Israeli military
Soldiers arrested university student Sama Safi, 20, along with members of Palestinian women's national soccer teamA 20-year-old Palestinian...
Former West Ham director removed from inquiry into David Sullivan
Tara Warren is recused from Independent Football Regulator investigation of allegations of sexual misconductA non-executive of the Independent...
Beth Mead describes moving to Manchester City as a ‘no-brainer'
Forward signs three-year deal with WSL champions‘The way City plays suits me really well' says 31-year-oldBeth Mead believes Manchester City's...
West Ham women's team not told of David Sullivan's restricted access to them
Sources say it would have breached regulations to tell WSL or team details of safeguarding investigation into SullivanNeither the Women's Super...
‘We feel betrayed': 52 clubs demand vote on plans for WSL academy sides to join third tier
National League sides write to FA as backlash intensifiesPlans viewed as ‘a disaster waiting to happen'An alliance of 52 Women's National League...
Mexico hoping football emerges from the chaos surrounding World Cup
It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although co-hosts are not optimisticIt has been difficult to go anywhere...
Afternoon Update: Former MP calls Aukus ‘ludicrous'; PM doubts One Nation donations; and the country pub with a Socceroos history
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletterGood...
Exciting transfer window will only exacerbate women's football's wealth gap
Alexis Putellas leads a host of stars expected to arrive in the WSL but smaller clubs will still struggle to keep paceThe whistle has blown on the...
David Sullivan's contact with West Ham women's and youth teams restricted since 2023
‘Temporary agreement' in place since Football Association safeguarding investigation began three years agoDavid Sullivan has faced restrictions on...
USA women edge Brazil as Wilson sparks winner in fiery friendly
Wilson sparks winner as US beat Brazil 1-0Brazil finish with nine after two late redsDickey earns ninth international clean sheetSophia Wilson was...
Predator: The Billionaire Football Boss review – truly skin-crawling television
This bleak investigation into allegations against the former West Ham owner and porn baron David Sullivan is incredibly valuable. It needs to spark...
Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake
Former pornographer, who owns 38.8% of club, has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviourThe football regulator could force...
WSL2 side Durham warn they will ‘cease operations' without cash injection in 21 days
‘Do not have sufficient funds to operate in 26-27 season'Talks with potential investors ‘have fallen away'Durham, the Women's Super League 2 side,...
Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup
Regulator will monitor measures taken by companies‘Spikes have often targeted Black and minority ethnic players'Ofcom has written to social media...
Lauren Hemp confident Lionesses will bounce back from Spain hammering
European champions beaten 4-0 in Mallorca on FridayHemp: ‘As a group, we've come together and stuck together'Lauren Hemp says the England squad are...
Huge boost for WSL as Alexia Putellas agrees personal terms with London City
Spanish great moving to England after 14 years at Barça She has been impressed by vision of Michele Kang's clubAlexia Putellas has agreed personal...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
'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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...