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Phil Neville speaking to Nikita Parris during England Women v France Women in the SheBelieves Cup

Do foreign players prevent young English players’ accessing first team football in the FA...

When an international tournament appears on the horizon, the lack of opportunities for English players due to the rising number of foreigners becomes a trendy topic again.
Heather O'Reilly

Why are Arsenal signing O’Reilly for just a few months?

As previously announced Heather O'Reilly will sign for the Arsenal Ladies and will stay for the Spring Series. Although it is supposed to be a...

West Ham fans accused of sexist chants during Arsenal clash

A group of West Ham fans allegedly targeted a woman on Wednesday night and subjected her to sexist chants while the match played out.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Jonas Eidevall, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Should Arsenal sign a temporary replacement for Amanda Ilestedt?

With the fantastic news about Amanda Ilestedt's pregnancy comes an unexpected opportunity for Arsenal to sign a replacement, while the Swedish defender is unable to play.

10 Arsenal Ladies to look out for next season

With the 2017/18 season on its way, here are 10 players to look out for next season.
England's forward Alessia Russo (C) vies for the ball with France's forward Melvine Malard (L) and France's defender Selma Bacha (R) during the Women's U20 World Cup 3rd place football match between France and England at the La Rabine stadium, in Vannes, western France on August 24, 2018. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)

Russo and Wubben-Moy available: Why Arsenal should sign them

English youngsters, Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy, are on the market after leaving UNC and there is certainly a case for trying to sign the hugely talented players.

Will Arsenal Ladies use spring series to test youngsters?

The FA have created a one off series to bridge the gap between seasons but the big question is: will the youngsters get a look-in?
Arsenal's Scottish forward Lisa Evans goes for a header during the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final football match between Arsenal and Paris SG at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on August 22, 2020. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Coming up short: Arsenal 1 PSG Feminines 2

Arsenal's women went out of the Champions League, losing 2-1 to PSG Feminines, as they came short in the first game of the Final 8
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Arsenal Ladies’ top 3 players 2016

As it is traditional to have an end of the year review, here are my Arsenal Ladies player awards for the 2016 season.
Joe Montemurro

Arsenal’s manager stepping up to the challenge

Arsenal Women are absolutely flying this season having just put five past the reigning Champions, Chelsea, away from home. So who is the manager that looks to have the team back on track?
Austria's defender Viktoria Schnaderbeck looks on during press conference during the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 football tournament in Breda on August 2, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / TOBIAS SCHWARZ

What kind of players will Arsenal Women recruit for Champions League football next season?

With Champions League now guaranteed for the time since 2013/14, it is time to look at potential reinforcements and the positions they might be needed.

Playing games behind closed doors does not help promote women’s football

The news that the Arsenal Ladies' youth teams cup finals will be both played at St George's Park means no Arsenal fans will be...
Arsenal ladies

Arsenal Ladies squad update: Strengths, weaknesses and depth

With Heather O'Reilly's imminent signing, the squad is looking a bit better prior to the start of the spring series but questions still remain on the squad's strength, weaknesses and depth in certain positions.
Arsenal ladies

New FA WSL restructuring in 2018/19 means a messy summer transfer window

The FA's decision to restructure the elite level of women's football, allowing only full-time professional football, is going to have a knock-on effect on the transfer window.

Arsenal dominate FA WSL Team of Decade

As 2019 comes to a close, it seems right to select an FA WSL best XI spawning the decade with the league in it's ninth season.

Can Arsenal Ladies qualify for the Champions League?

The FA WSL is back and the main target is obviously to qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League 2017/18 edition. Is it a realistic target?

When will the FA do something about awful officials?

Another Sunday and another inept referee. I really wonder if English referees are told not to worry about the players' physical integrity because it is a recurrent problem at every level.

10 former Arsenal youngsters shining in NCAA tournament

Throughout the years Arsenal have lost many players who went to the USA to study and play, starting with the one and only Kelly Smith who went to Seton Hall.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Jonas Eidevall, Head Coach of Arsenal, looks dejected following their side's defeat to VfL Wolfsburg during the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final 2nd leg match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at Emirates Stadium on May 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

How Arsenal fell to surprise Liverpool defeat

Arsenal's surprising 1-0 loss to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium raises questions and sparks debate among fans and pundits. The match, which set a new...

Arsenal homegrown numbers hint at policy change by FA

If we look at the current Arsenal squad, it is a vibrant multi-cultural international group, but do we have enough home-grown players to comply with the FA WSL rules?

5 greatest Arsenal women of all time

The Arsenal Women are one of the most successful women's football teams ever, and certainly in England. We've put together a list of the five best players of all time for the side.
Vivianne Miedema celebrates for Arsenal

Natural born killer: Vivianne Miedema

Just 22, Vivianne Miedema has scored 114 goals in 132 games. But who is this player who’s proving that the female of the species is just as deadly as the male?
Ruby Mace of Birmingham City Women in action during Womens Super League match between West Ham Women and Birmingham City Women at The Chigwell Construction Stadium in London - 17th March 2021 West Ham United Women v Birmingham City Women, Barclays FA Women s Super League, Football, the Chigwell Construction Stadium, London, UK - 17 Mar 2021 West Ham United Women v Birmingham City Women, Barclays FA Women s Super League, Football, the Chigwell Construction Stadium, London, UK - 17 Mar 2021

Arsenal letting 17yo join Manchester City for free hints at lack of ambition

Arsenal have let the promising 17 year old youngster Ruby Mace go to Manchester City and it is a disappointing decision despite sustained City interest.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Winning goalscorer Danielle Carter of Arsenal kisses the trophy after the SSE Women's FA Cup Final between Arsenal Ladies and Chelsea Ladies at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

My first ever Arsenal Ladies away game outside of London

I remember my first game following the Arsenal Ladies outside London very well.
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal shoots and scores her team's second goal during the FA WSL match between Chelsea Women and Arsenal at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

My FA WSL 2018 Team of the Year

As we’re coming to the end of the year, here is my FA WSL 2018 best XI, based on the games I have attended and match highlights.

If the FA want to grow the women’s game, why all the secrecy?

With the England u21 squad named for the Nordic Cup, we were treated to the usual behind-closed-doors sign for this well known u23 international tournament, adding to fans' frustrations.
kelly Smith

Smith – Zidane, Henry and Pires in one player – a tribute to an...

In a new series we will profile the Arsenal Ladies players, from the past, present and those who will make the future of the team. We cannot start with a better player than Kelly Smith MBE who announced her retirement from football this week.

Can the Arsenal Ladies youngsters get a breakthrough to the first team?

Pedro Losa is nowadays facing the same problem for the Ladies’ side as Arsene Wenger does regarding the promotion of youngsters that went through...
VALENCIA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 07: Valencia CF assistant coach Phil Neville gives instructions during a training session ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League Group H match against Olympique Lyonnais at Paterna Training Centre on December 07, 2015 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Phil Neville getting the women’s England job is a huge problem and a massive...

Waking up on Saturday morning to read reports that Phil Neville was the frontrunner and favourite to take the England’s women’s job, I wasn’t sure if I was still asleep or drunk from the night before, even though I hadn’t even been drinking.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Stina Blackstenius of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring her team's first goal of the game during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Manchester United Women at Meadow Park on February 05, 2022 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Is the Arsenal women’s squad big enough for the 2022/23 season?

Arsenal Women are 13 days away from starting the 2022/23 season and the summer transfer window has been really quiet on the signings side.

Money for nothing: Another casualty after latest FA reform

Sheffield FC Ladies have withdrawn from the newly named FA Women's Championship citing 'money' as the main reason behind their decision.

What’s next for Katie McCabe?

Irish winger Katie McCabe returns to Arsenal after a loan spell at Glasgow City. Can she now force her way in the starting eleven?
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal shoots and scores her team's second goal during the FA WSL match between Chelsea Women and Arsenal at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

My FA WSL Team of the Year

Now that the season is finally over, it's time to present my FA WSL Team of the Year, based on the games I've attended and those that have been shown on TV.

Is survival of the fittest the new FA WSL motto?

In a week where news of a £300,000 a year offer was allegedly made to a player in the Premier League, a WSL1 team downgraded their team to part-time football to cut costs, the FA WSL might reach a turning point next season.

Player feature: Jordan Nobbs – future Arsenal captain?

This week, we present a senior Arsenal squad player, the midfield dynamo Jordan Nobbs who . has just been voted Women's Football Player of the year at the London Football awards.
Arsenal's Austria defender Laura Wienroither is evacuated on a stretcher during the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final second-leg match between Arsenal and Wolfsburg at the Arsenal Stadium, in London, on May 1, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Laura Wienroither’s ACL injury highlights Arsenal’s worrying trend and need for more research

Laura Wienroither's ACL injury highlights a concerning trend at Arsenal and underscores the need for more research into the connection between menstrual cycles and ACL injuries in women.
Arsenal's Beth Mead

Passmasters, Phil Neville & injury woes: 3 things Arsenal Women learned from win over...

Arsenal Women did the job and got a much-needed win against Everton on a freezing Friday evening.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Jill Roord of Arsenal celebrates with team mates Vivianne Miedema and Katie McCabe after scoring their team's fifth goal during the pre season friendly match between Arsenal Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women at Meadow Park on August 25, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Top 5 Arsenal women signings from the last decade

Arsenal have made quite a few good signings over the past 10 years, so here are my top 5 Arsenal women's signings of the decade.

Carla Humphrey returns to Arsenal Ladies – is it time to give her chance?

Carla Humphrey has completed a season on loan to relegated Doncaster Rover Belles and it is good to see her back at Arsenal with a full season under her belt.
TOPSHOT - England's midfielder Leah Williamson (C) and England's defender Millie Bright (R) lift the trophy as England's players celebrate after their win in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final football match between England and Germany at the Wembley stadium, in London, on July 31, 2022. - England won a major women's tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly's extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold out Wembley on Sunday. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Hard work and investment pays off for England at the Euros

As England celebrate winning their first major trophy in the women's game, and the first in football for the nation in either since 1966, it's worth taking a minute to remember how they got here.