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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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Dates set for Arsenal and Glasgow Champions League quarter-finals

Arsenal will play their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain in San Sebastian, Spain, on Saturday 22 August after UEFA confirmed the dates for the remaining knockout matches.

Glasgow City will be in action 24 hours earlier when they face Wolfsburg also in San Sebastian on Friday 21 August.

The remaining last eight ties will be played in Bilbao -...

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Women's World Cup awarded to Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand survived a stronger than expected challenge from Colombia to be awarded the right to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Following the withdrawal of Brazil and Japan, the joint southern hemisphere bid was the clear favourite having scored highly in the technical reports.

But there was surprise support for Colombia from the Football Association and...

Transfer News: Chelsea sign Liverpool star Niamh Charles

Chelsea have announced the signing of England youth international Niamh Charles from Liverpool.

The striker has signed a two-year contract deciding to move to the champions following Liverpool's relegation from the Women's Super League.

Charles admitted being part of a title-winning team was a key factor. “[Manager] Emma Hayes was a huge part of my decision to join,” Charles...

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Australia and New Zealand hopeful of hosting Women's World Cup

A joint bid from Australia and New Zealand is now firm favourite to be chosen to host the 2023 Women's World Cup after Japan withdrew its bid.

Colombia is the only other remaining candidate for the vote being taken by FIFA on Thursday 25 June.

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed until next year, the Japanese FA felt it unlikely one country would be awarded back-to-...

England to get additional Champions League spot in format change

The Women's Super League is set to gain an additional Champions League place from 2021 onwards after UEFA announced a major overhaul of the competition.

For the first time, there will be a group stage introduced for the 2021-22 season once teams reach the last 16. Four groups of four will play each other home and away with the top two in each group going through to the quarter-finals...

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August return for Women's Champions League

European football governing body, UEFA, has confirmed this season's Women's Champions League will be completed in August.

The remaining matches will be played in a "final eights" format, with the quarter-finals, semis and final all taking place in northern Spain between 21-30 August.

Arsenal and Glasgow City are both still in the competition, the Gunners drawn to face Paris...

Aston Villa to share with Walsall in the Women's Super League

Newly-promoted Women's Super League side Aston Villa have reached a deal to share Walsall's Bank's Stadium for the next two seasons.

The ground has a capacity of 11,000, making it one of the biggest venues in the WSL. Walsall currently play in League Two.

Villa had previously played in the Women's Championship at Midland League side Boldmore St Michael's home ground in...

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England star Scott takes player-coach role at Manchester City

England midfielder, Jill Scott, has agreed to become a player-coach at Manchester City as part of a new two-year contract with the club.

She will assist new head coach, Gareth Taylor. "I'm absolutely thrilled to have Jill not only sign a new contract but also begin her professional coaching journey here at Manchester City," he said.

City finished second in this year's...

Liverpool, Everton, football, women's football

New contracts for Merseyside stars

Liverpool defender, Niamh Fahey, has agreed a new two-year contract with the club, despite their relegation from the Women's Super League.

Reds boss, Vicky Jepson, has welcomed the commitment shown by the Republic of Ireland star: "Going through these tough times, a leader like Niamh is invaluable," said Jepson.

"The experience she brings from playing in the top flight of...

Brazil withdraw from 2023 Women's World Cup race

Brazil have withdrawn their bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.

The country, which staged the men's tournament in 2016, will instead support the bid of fellow South Americans, Colombia.

Japan and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand are the other contenders. FIFA will make a final decision on who will host the tournament on 25 June.

The Brazilian Football...

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