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Eighty aspiring female footballers, aged between 14 and 18 years of age, are being offered the opportunity to attend a unique FREE event with Niamh Fahey, Captain Liverpool FC Women and Irish International.

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Football, women's football, women's sport

History made as Barcelona win first-ever El Clasico

Even Spain's famously masculine sports newspaper Marca recognised the beginning of a new era with the headline 'A New Clasico is Born' to celebrate the first meeting between the women's sides of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Real are taking part in Spain's top flight for the first time having taken over Club Deportivo Tacon, another team in Madrid. However, there was to be no fairytale...

Women's Super League review: Heath and Press impress on debut

American superstars Tobin Heath and Christen Press both came off the bench to make their Women's Super League debuts for Manchester United in a 3-0 victory against Brighton. Heath set up Jane Ross for United's third whilst Press nearly scored late on as well.

Not to be outdone in the blue half of Manchester, another US national team star was amongst the scorers as Sam Mewis netted...

Women's FA Cup: holders Manchester City beat Arsenal to reach the final

The 2019 Women's FA Cup winners Manchester City are though to this year's final where they will play Everton thanks to a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the semi-finals.

It was an impressive performance from City against an Arsenal side who have been rampant in the league so far this season.

Lionesses star Steph Houghton gave City the lead midway through the first half before...

Everton, women's football, women's sport, Women's Super League

Women's FA Cup: Everton ease to semi-final win against Birmingham City

Everton booked a trip to Wembley thanks to a 3-0 victory at Birmingham City in their Vitality Women's FA Cup semi-final.

Northern Ireland international Simone Magill opened the scoring just before half-time. Nicoline Sorensen scored the first goal since her move to Everton in the summer before French striker Valerie Gauvin completed the rout.

The Toffees reached their first...

Football, women's football, women's sport, Women's FA Cup

FA Cup review: Arsenal, Everton and Birmingham join holders Man City in the semi-finals

American superstar Alex Morgan was an unused substitute as Spurs lost 4-0 to Arsenal in their FA Cup derby. All of Arsenal's goals came in the last quarter of the game, including a hat-trick for Lisa Evans.

The Spurs coaching staff did not want to risk Morgan's fitness, despite naming her on the bench. Co-head coach Karen Hills said: "We felt it was really important for her to be...

FA Cup preview: Morgan dilemma for Spurs ahead of north London derby

Arsenal v Tottenham, Saturday 26 September (1715)

Tottenham will make a late decision on whether to risk new star signing Alex Morgan in their Vitality Women's FA Cup against north London rivals Arsenal.

The American World Cup winner gave birth to a daughter in May and signed a short-term deal at Tottenham earlier this month. Although she has been training with her new teammates...

"Crazy" Christen ready to Press go at United

New Manchester United star signing Christen Press admits six months without football has left her feeling 'crazy and competitive' as she prepares for life in English football.

Press joined United along with compatriot Tobin Heath and is excited about the prospect of competing in the Women's Super League.

"I have been away from football - at least in a team environment with a...

Nike to make Matildas away kit in women's sizes after men-only u-turn

Football Federation Australia and its kit manufacturer Nike have announced the new Australia away kit will be made available in a women's cut after all, although not until the new year.

The FFA admitted last week the new away kit was only going to be available in men's sizes but a concerted campaign on social media, including messages from some Matildas players, forced the u-turn....

Wales impress despite defeat to Norway in Euro qualifiers

Given Norway's record in qualifying for Euro 2022 going in to their home fixture against Wales (four matches played, four wins, 32 goals scored at an average of eight goals-a-game), the Welsh will head home from Oslo with plenty to proud of in their performance.

They restricted the Norwegians to a 1-0 victory, keeping intact their hopes of finishing second in the group and the...

Manchester United, women's football, women's sport

United's "history" helped Heath make move to Manchester

The "weight and history" of Manchester United was a key factor in persuading American superstar Tobin Heath move to the Women's Premier League side.

In her first interview as a United player, Heath explained the heritage of the name of United was important in deciding where in Europe to move to, despite the relative inexperience of the women's side.

"I want to play for a big...

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