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Calling all teenage aspiring footballers

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.

Hosted in partnership with super supplement experts Revive Active , the event...

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FA commit to interviewing BAME candidate for England job

The Football Association will interview at least one candidate from a black, Asian and minority ethnic background for the role of England manager, according to The Times.

They have received 142 applications to replace Phil Neville, who is stepping down next summer before Euro 2021 and the Tokyo Olympics.

The FA have said they will shortlist at least one BAME candidate for...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League Round-Up: Reading, Brighton and Manchester United

With clubs back in training and the new season approaching, Women's Sport Daily rounds up the latest news from the Women's Super League:

Reading

It's been a busy week in RG2, with three new signings announced. The latest sees Chelsea defender Deanna Cooper move to the Royals after three seasons with the champions.

She joins former Arsenal pair Danielle Carter and Emma...

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

Transfer News: Everton sign "one of the best defenders in Europe"

Everton have completed the signing of Denmark international Rikki Sevecke, with manager Willie Kirk confident he can turn her into 'one of the best centre-backs in Europe'.

The defender has swapped France for the Women's Super League after her contract at FC Fleury 91 expired.

Kirk watched Sevecke in action for Denmark in the Algarve Cup shortly before lockdown. "She is...

West Ham, women's football, women's sport, Women's Super League

Transfer News: Czech star checks in at West Ham

West Ham have completed the signing of Czech Republic star Katerina Svitkova.

The striker joins from Slavia Prague having won five league titles and two Czech cups during her seven seasons at the club.

That kind of trophy-winning form is what attracted West Ham manager Matt Beard. “I’m really excited to work with Katerina,” he said.

“She’s going to be a great...

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

Chelsea duo the big winners at the WSL Awards

Chelsea star Beth England has been named Women's Super League Player of the Year whilst her boss Emma Hayes is the WSL Manager of the Year.

The pair were honoured at a virtual awards ceremony and crowned a successful season for the Blues which saw them become English champions and win the League Cup.

Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema won the Golden Boot thanks to her 16 goals...

Transfer News: Brighton bring in AC Milan star

Brighton have brought in Finland international Nora Heroum from AC Milan on a one-year deal.

The midfielder is manager Hope Powell's third summer signing ahead of the new Women's Super League season, joining Charlton goalkeeper Katie Startup and Bristol City striker Katie Robinson.

"She has played at the top level in what is a really strong domestic set-up in Italy for three...

Transfer News: Reading get Carter to join star strike force

Reading have completed the signing of Arsenal striker Danielle Carter. Manager Kelly Chambers hopes the England star's arrival will guarantee goals after a trophy-laden decade with the Gunners.

Carter won three Women's Super League titles and two FA Cups during her time in North London, although her career has been seriously curtailed by knee injuries over the past two seasons....

Transfer News: Aston Villa sign Sporting Lisbon star

Aston Villa have strengthened ahead of the new Women's Super League season with the arrival of Portugal international Diana Silva.

The striker joins from Sporting Lisbon and is Villa's third summer signing alongside Chloe Arthur and Anita Asante. The club gained promotion to the WSL in June after winning the curtailed Champions season on points-per-game.

"We've picked up a...

England keeper leaves Manchester United

Siobhan Chamberlain has left Manchester United after the club agreed to cancel the remainder of her contract.

Having given birth to a baby daughter in January, the 36-year-old will now make a decision whether to carry on playing.

“After discussions with [manager] Casey Stoney, we both agreed that now was the right time for me to move on and take time to consider the next...

Premier League WSL takeover fails to find support

Most Women's Super League clubs would prefer to remain independent rather than be run by the Premier League.

The Guardian reports there are fears the focus under Premier League control would be on maximising commercial revenues rather than developing players, coaches and grassroots football.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has previously stated his personal...

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