Women’s football Archives: 05/2026

Beth Mead will leave Arsenal this summer after nine years, 265 appearances, 86 goals, 78 assists and five major trophies.

Arsenal have confirmed Laia Codina and Victoria Pelova will leave this summer as the club’s squad reshaping continues.

Katie McCabe and Leah Williamson were both missing from Arsenal’s squad against Aston Villa, with the club offering no immediate explanation for their absences.

Arsenal women secured Champions League football for next season with a dominant 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Arsenal are considering a contract U-turn for Katie McCabe, despite the Ireland captain having looked set to leave on a free transfer.

Arsenal’s Brighton draw confirmed Man City’s WSL title, but award nominations, exits and transfer plans made it a busy week elsewhere.

England Under-17s must beat Norway to reach the semi-finals after a narrow Germany defeat decided by a first-half penalty.

Phoebe de Bohan’s double gave England a winning start against Northern Ireland, with six Arsenal players involved at Inver Park.

Naomi Williams is leaving Arsenal after eight years, with the young goalkeeper now needing the regular football her development requires.