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Liverpool captain puts care home career first during Covid crisis

Liverpool captain Sophie Bradley-Auckland has confirmed she will not be returning to training for the new Women's Championship season, instead concentrating on her career as manager of a care home whilst the coronavirus crisis continues.

The defender told liverpoolfc.com : "Unfortunately with the current situation it’s made me have to make a decision, one that’s been awful and I’ve...

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Transfer News: West Ham strengthen squad ahead of new season

West Ham have announced their first two signings of the summer ahead of the start of the new Women's Super League season. Maz Pacheco (pictured) has joined the Hammers following the end of her contract at Reading.

The club have also captured Australia international goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold from Brisbane Roar.

Left-back Pacheco worked with West Ham manager Matt Beard when...

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Transfer News: Everton, Liverpool and Aston Villa bring in new players

There has been plenty of transfer activity as clubs get ready for the start of the new Women's Super League and Championship seasons.

Liverpool have recruited goalkeeper Rachael Laws after the 29-year-old was released by Reading last month.

Manager Vicky Jepson hopes having an experience keeper in the squad can help her side return to the Super League at the first attempt...

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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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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...

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Super League set for September start

The Football Association has provisionally set the date of 5-6 September for the new Women's Super League and Championship season to start.

There were hopes of an earlier resumption after the current campaign was cancelled due to coronavirus, with Chelsea named as champions last week whilst Liverpool were relegated.

However, Kelly Simmons, the FA's director of the women's...

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Chelsea win Women's Super League, Liverpool are relegated

Chelsea have been named winners of the Women's Super League title on a points-per-game ratio.

The Blues were second in the table when the season was suspended in March, one point behind leaders Manchester City. But they had a game in hand which meant the two sides swapped places once points-per-game were applied.

Liverpool have been relegated to the Women's Championship and...

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Women's Super League transfer round-up

There might not be any action on the pitch at the moment but there is still plenty of transfer news. Here is our latest round-up:

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Rhiannon Roberts has extended her stay at Liverpool, signing an undisclosed new contract. The Wales midfielder has played 27 times for the club, having joined in 2018.

She had no qualms over agreeing a new deal despite Liverpool...