women's football

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

Manchester United to finally land USA stars Heath and Press

Having watched their rivals pull off a number of spectacular signings in the build-up to the new season, Manchester United are poised to announce the arrival of USA stars Tobin Heath and Christen Press.

According to BBC Sport, the pair have agreed 12 month contracts, rather than a loan deal until the start of the new National Women's Soccer League season like fellow Americans Rose...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League review: Arsenal and Everton impress on opening weekend

Arsenal and Everton enjoyed big wins on the opening weekend of the new Women's Super League season, whilst champions Chelsea were held to a draw by Manchester United.

A Jill Roord hat-trick and two for Vivianne Miedema helped Arsenal to a 6-1 victory against Reading. Former Gunner Danielle Carter scored the Royals' consolation on her debut, whilst Jess Fishlock also made her first...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League Weekender: Aston Villa v Manchester City preview

Aston Villa v Manchester City Women

Venue: Villa Park

Kick Off: 14:30, Saturday 5 September

Preview

Aston Villa have a suitable venue for their first-ever fixture in the Women's Super League, playing the match at the famous Villa Park. The Championship winners have recruited well under sporting director Eni Aluko, bringing in Frauen-Bundesliga experience with the likes of...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Questions over claims of equal pay for England players

Following the Football Association's assertion they have been paying England's women the same as their male counterparts since January, questions have been raised over the equality of bonus payments - particularly at tournaments.

The FA made the statement after the Brazilian FA announced they will now be paying their women's side the same as the men . It was thought Australia, New...

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

Arrival of foreign stars prompts WSL home-grown player quota from 2021

The Women's Super League has reached an agreement with the Football Association to introduce a minumum number of homegrown players in squads from the start of the 2021-22 season.

Teams in the WSL will have to have at least eight players who were trained by an English club for three seasons or more by the time they turned 21. In the Women's Championship, that number will rise to 15...

Brazil, World Cup, Women's World Cup, Women's Football

Brazil give women footballers equal pay to the men's team

The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced women representing the country will be paid the same as their male counterparts for the first time.

Rogério Caboclo said: "There is no more gender difference, as the CBF is treating men and women equally."

“Since March of this year, CBF has made an equal value in terms of prizes and daily rates between...

Football, women's football, women's sport, trans women's sport

Why it's time to address the divisive debate over female transgender athletes

The subject of transgender athletes competing in women’s sport is constantly debated by athletes, journalists and fans around the world. Whether you are pro-transgender inclusion in sport or against it, the debate has become divisive and is often filled with stereotypes and assumptions.

Many of the arguments against having female transgender athletes in sport are centred on the...

Chelsea, women's football, football,

Harder: I've chosen Chelsea to win the Champions League

Chelsea's new world-record signing Pernille Harder wants to help the English champions become champions of Europe following her arrival from Wolfsburg.

The Denmark striker won four league titles during her time in Germany and was twice a Champions League finalist.

The most recent of those finals was last month in losing to Lyon. But Harder is convinced she can help Chelsea...

Chelsea, women's football, football,

Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs drawn together in new-look Continental League Cup

Last season's winners Chelsea have been drawn in the same group as losing finalists Arsenal as well as Tottenham and London City Lionesses in a redesigned Continental Tyres League Cup format.

There will now be six groups instead of four for this year's competition, with only the group winners guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals alongside the two best runners-up.

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Football, women's football, women's sport

England star Daly signs new Houston Dash contract

Rachel Daly has signed a new three-year contract at National Women's Soccer League side Houston Dash.

The England star recently helped the club to victory in the NWSL Challenge Cup , winning both the Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player awards.

Having already spent five years at the club, Daly was delighted to extend her stay. "It's a club I want to be a part of. I hold this...

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