A view shows the logo of the UEFA Nations League football competition at the San Siro (Giuseppe-Meazza) stadium on October 5, 2021 in Milan, on the eve of the semifinal football match between Italy and Spain. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

New Women’s Nations League format explained

UEFA have moved to the Nation Leagues format that has been tried and tested at the u-17 and u-19 level for many years as well as in the men’s game.
TEDDINGTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Beth Mead of England looks on as they are interviewed during an England Women Training Session & Press Conference at The Lensbury on October 06, 2022 in Teddington, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Beth Mead ‘sickened’ by USA football abuse report

Beth Mead has confirmed that England will join the USA Women's national team in a show of solidarity after a report showing widespread sexual misconduct and emotional abuse in the US women's game was released this week.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 15: A detailed view of Beth Mead of England's shirt is seen during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 group A match between Northern Ireland and England at St Mary's Stadium on July 15, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Euro 2022 Group Stage review and Quarter-final preview

The UEFA Women Euros quarter-finals are now set following the last batch of group games and there will be some interesting match-ups.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Leah Williamson of England during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 England Press Conference And Training Session at Brighton & Hove Community Stadium on July 10, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

UEFA Womens Euro matchday 2 recap

Matchday 2 is done and we now know three teams that are already through to the quarter-finals: England, France and Germany.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Lucy Bronze of England looks on as England pose for a team photo during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 group A match between England and Austria at Old Trafford on July 06, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Round 1 recap

The UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Matchday 1 has now concluded and we can have a look at how the favourites have done, who is up and who has disappointed.
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4 Arsenal players make England squad for 2022 Euros

Sarina Wiegman has selected her Euro squad and there are four Arsenal players in it
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England drawn in Group B at u19 Euros in Czech Republic

Gemma Davies' team will play Norway, Sweden and Germany in Group B, while the hosts will play Italy, Spain and France in Group A.
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 11: Sarina Wiegman, Manager of England (R) and Leah Williamson of England look on during a press conference ahead of their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier match against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on April 11, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 11: Sarina Wiegman, Manager of England (R) and Leah Williamson of England look on during a press conference ahead of their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier match against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on April 11, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Which Arsenal players will make the final England squad for the Euros?

The England squad will be named on Wednesday 15th June, with the provisional squad of 28 players reduced to the final 23 for the tournament that will start on the 6th of July.
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Russia out of Euro 2022, Portugal to replace them

UEFA have finally made a decision on the status of Russia with regards to international competition and they are out of the 2022 Euros.
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 11: Sarina Wiegman, Manager of England (R) and Leah Williamson of England look on during a press conference ahead of their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier match against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on April 11, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 11: Sarina Wiegman, Manager of England (R) and Leah Williamson of England look on during a press conference ahead of their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier match against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on April 11, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

England squad for Euros taking shape, who is in and out ?

Sarina Wiegmann has been quite clear that the latest squad will be close the one she will take to the Euros so can we work out her squad?
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Why England Wu17 team cannot qualify for the Euros

After Matchday 2, England Wu-17 are unfortunately out of the Euros and therefore will not get a chance to try to qualify for the World Cup in India.
12th May 1925: The French women's football team, complete with berets, line up before the England vs France Women's International Football match in aid of shipwrecked mariners at Herne Hill in London. England is represented by Dick Kerr's team From Preston. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Why men are ‘better’ at football than women

The outliers theory translates across gender lines and helps explain why women’s football still struggles. That, and the FA banning the game for 50 years.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND: Frida Maanum of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's third goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Everton Women at Meadow Park on October 10, 2021. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Arsenal keep their 100% record with a 3-0 win over Everton

Arsenal are top of the League and the only team with a 100% record after another win over Everton this weekend.
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Leonie Maier signs for Everton

As expected, Leonie Maier has signed for Everton after being released by Arsenal at the end of her contract.
Vicky Losada of FC Barcelona during the Primera Iberdrola match between FC Barcelona and SD Eibar at Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, Spain on June 27, 2021. Barcelona Catalonia Spain Copyright: DAX Images

Vicky Losada leaves Barcelona to sign for Manchester City

Former Arsenal forward Vicky Losada has signed for Manchester City from Barcelona.
Lianne Sanderson of Juventus during the Serie A Femminile match at the Juventus Center, Vinovo. Picture date: 14th April 2019. Picture credit Jonathan Moscrop/Sportimage

Lianne Sanderson gets influential role at leading player agency

Former Arsenal player, Lianne Sanderson, has been appointed to head up the women's division of the huge player agency, ICM Stellar Sports.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Pauline Peyraud-Magnin of Arsenal Women reacts during the FA Women's Continental League Cup game between Arsenal Women and Bristol City Women at Meadow Park on November 21, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Joe Montemurro signs Pauline Peyraud-Magnin for Juventus

Joe Montemurro has signed former Arsenal goalkeeper, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin from Atletico Madrid.
GROSSASPACH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 24: Tabea Kemme of Germany reacts during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Championship Qualifier match between Germany and Faroe Islands at mechatronik Arena on October 24, 2017 in Grossaspach, Germany. (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Tabea Kemme narrowly loses election to become Turbine Potsdam president

Tabea Kemme will not be the new president of Turbine Potsdam after a marathon voting session saw her lose by 110 votes to 100 to the 73-year-old incumbent, Rolf Kutzmutz.
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Leonie Maier and Kenza Dali to join Everton

Arsenal were reportedly close to signing Kenza Dali after it was announced that the West Ham midfielder would be leaving the club this summer at the end of her contract but it seems she will now be signing for Everton.
Tabea Kemme signs for Arsenal Women. Arsenal Women Signings. Arsenal Training Ground. London Colney, Herts, 22/5/18. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

Tabea Kemme aiming to smash Frauen Bundesliga glass ceiling

Former Arsenal full-back, Tabea Kemme,wants to win the presidency of her former club when the election takes place on 18 June amid a battle of old vs new, male vs female.
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Arsenal confirm ACL injury for Malin Gut, why do women suffer this injury more?

Arsenal have confirmed that midfielder Malin Gut will undergo surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament but why do women suffer them more than men?
Borehamwood, England, Apr 18th 2 Jill Roord 14 Arsenal celebrates hat trick during the FA Cup game between Arsenal and Gillingham at Meadow Park in Borehamwood FA Cup - Arsenal v Gillingham

What does the European Super League mean for women’s football?

The European Super League now threatens women’s football in Europe just as UEFA had started to implement their Women’s Champions League reforms
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Northern Ireland create history and qualify for their first Women’s Euro tournament

The UEFA Women's Euro 2022 play-offs have returned their verdict and there was a huge upset as Northern Ireland defeated Ukraine to qualify for their first ever senior international tournament
Bristol City v Chelsea - FA Women s Continental Tyres League Cup - Final - Vicarage Road Bristol City manager Matt Beard before the FA Women s Continental Tyres League Cup final match at Vicarage Road, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Is there a new manager bounce effect in the FA WSL?

Four of the bottom five teams in the FA WSL that are fighting to avoid relegation have changed manager this season. Here I'll have...
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2022: Ticketing strategy key to stadium success

Let's look at the challenges facing the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament organisation in terms of ticketing.
Phil Neville, Manager of England Women reacts during a press conference for an England Women SheBelieves Cup Squad Announcement at Wembley Stadium on February 18, 2020 in London, England.

Phil Neville leaves England role

Phil Neville is to step down as head coach of England Women with immediate effect.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: A detailed view of the 'Emirates Fly Better' sponsor logo on the front of the Arsenal home shirt worn by Beth Mead of Arsenal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Everton Women at Meadow Park on December 20, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

A disastrous week for women’s football

It is hard to feel positive when you don't know the rules of the game...
Argentine transgender footballer Mara Gomez (C) of Villa San Carlos reacts as she is given a jersey of Lanus with her name on it as present after an Argentina first division female football match against Between Villa San Carlos and Lanus at Genacio Salice stadium in Berisso, Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 7, 2020. - Gomez is the first transgender footballer to play in the first division of the Argentine female league. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Argentina welcomes first transgender player

Argentina's Villa San Carlos handed Mara Gomez her debut on 7 December, making her the first transgender woman to play for a top flight women's team in the country.
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FAWC: An exciting League that deserves more media coverage

Lewes v Liverpool in the Championship was a fascinating game that showcased high quality and entertainment in a league that is not spoken about enough.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Leah Williamson of Arsenal Ladies lifts the FA Cup Trophy the match between Arsenal Ladies and Chelsea Ladies at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

FA clarify rules for Women’s FA Cup new signing eligibility

The FA has finally clarified who is allowed to play this weekend as last season's Women's FA Cup restarts following the Covid-19 pandemic break.
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Miedema, Little, and Williamson named in FA WSL Team of the Year

Two Arsenal players have been named in the FA WSL Team of the Year with both Kim Little and Vivianne Miedema claiming a place.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Jordan Nobbs and Kim Little of Arsenal lift the trophy as they celebrate after during the WSL match between Arsenal Women and Manchester City at Meadow Park on May 11, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Winners, losers, Champions League places: FA WSL 2020/21 predictions

With the FA WSL new season starting on Sunday, it is prediction time! Who will win the 20/21 FA WSL, who will be relegated?
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UEFA updates Euro 22 qualification rules due to Covid-19 pandemic

The UEFA Executive Committee has approved new regulations to deal to Covid-19 outbreaks while players are on international duty. Big teams could miss out on the tournament because of them.
BARNET, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: The FA Women's Championship Mitre match ball during the FA Women's Continental League Cup game between The London Bees and Brighton and Hove Albion Women at The Hive on November 20, 2019 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Women football is back with fans: Lewes vs London Bees

While men's football had a test event at the Amex in Brighton with 2 500 fans, women's football had a smaller gauge down the...
A woman carries a dog as she walks under decorations in a street of Les Herbiers, western France, on April 16, 2018 on the eve of the French cup semi-final football match Vendee Les Herbiers vs Chambly. / AFP PHOTO / LOIC VENANCE (Photo credit LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Football fans return in France: A look at this brand new world

Football with fans is back in France, so what was it like to attend a game with social distancing and more in place?

Winners and losers in the FA WSL transfer window so far

We are a month and a week into the FA WSL  transfer window and, with a month-and-a-half to go before it closes, we have a clear idea where the teams are going this summer.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MAY 11: The FA WSL Trophy is seen ahead of the WSL match between Arsenal Women and Manchester City Women at Meadow Park on May 11, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Did The FA get it right with women’s football this season?

Now that the FA has announced the end of the 2019/20 season, it is time to look forward to 2020/21 with a start date set for September 6, but The FA made a number of poor decisions when they ended this season.
DUNAJSKA LUZNA, SLOVAKIA - APRIL 09: Hannah Cain, Constance Schofield and Lauren Hemp (L-R) of England line up during the national anthem prior to the UEFA Women's Under19 Elite Round match between England and Germany on April 9, 2018 in Dunajska Luzna, Slovakia. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Do young English players get a chance to play in the FA WSL?

With Arsenal looking at bringing in at least three new foreign players in the next window, are young English players getting a chance at the highest level or are they pushed away?
Phil Neville, Manager of England Women reacts during a press conference for an England Women SheBelieves Cup Squad Announcement at Wembley Stadium on February 18, 2020 in London, England.

FA confident Neville won’t resign

According to the Guardian, the FA are not expecting Phil Neville to quit as the boss of England's women's team despite rumours he was considering handing in his resignation.
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Jayne Ludlow and Rachel Yankee of Arsenal Ladies FC lead the race to celebrate with Laura Harvey after the fourth goal during the FA WSL Continental Cup Final between Birmingham City Ladies FC v Arsenal Ladies FC on September 25, 2011 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Will the FA WSL season be able to be completed?

The Covid-19 virus has created mayhem worldwide and obviously football is not immune to it. With all professional football cancelled until at least April 3rd, what does it mean for the FA WSL?