women's football

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Football Association has announced just one person tested positive for coronavirus out of 802 samples in the first week of testing on Women's Super League and Championship sides.

Although the FA has kept the individual's identity anonymous along with their club, it will be a relief for the WSL to have had only a single positive test as they push for the season to start on the...

Denmark striker Nicoline Sorensen has joined Everton on a two-year contract. She arrives from Brondby having been both top scorer and Player of the Year in the Danish League last season.

“I feel really proud and honoured to be joining Everton," Sorensen told evertonfc.com .

"It's clear from speaking to Willie [manager Willie Kirk] that the club is ambitious and it felt like...

Glasgow City have boosted their squad ahead of the Women's Champions League quarter-final against Wolfsburg with the signing of South Africa captain Janine van Wyk.

The defender has played a record 170 for her country and led them in their debut appearance in the World Cup last year.

The club described her capture as one of 'the biggest transfers in Scottish football history...