Women’s football

Arsenal Women have learnt their six Champions League opponents, with Lyon, Barcelona and Inter Milan among the teams in the league phase.

Arsenal have signed Elisa De Almeida from Paris Saint-Germain, adding the 28-year-old France defender to their squad on deadline day.

Vivianne Miedema will miss the start of the WSL season after suffering a knee injury in Manchester City training, though it is a new problem.

Arsenal are tipped for a WSL top-three finish, but squad changes and a stronger chasing pack could make the 2026/27 Champions League race wide open.

Sophie Harwood has joined Sheffield United on loan for 2026-27 as Arsenal look to continue the 18-year-old’s development with regular senior football.

Olivia Smith has been handed a new Arsenal Women shirt number for 2026-27 after retaining the PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year award.

Arsenal edged past Paris FC in pre-season as Renee Slegers handed more minutes to her new signings ahead of the Women’s Super League season.

Arsenal Women’s Under-17s have won the inaugural Shanghai Future Star Cup, completing a memorable week with victory in the tournament final.

England have named two Arsenal youngsters in their Under-20 Women’s World Cup squad, but several current and former Gunners have missed out.

Arsenal Women beat Manchester City 2-1 behind closed doors as Stina Blackstenius and new signing Lisa Baum impressed before the WSL season.

Arsenal’s next generation of talent will test themselves against some of Europe’s leading academies this week as the club’s Under-17 women’s side heads to Shanghai for an inaugural international tournament.

Which Arsenal youngsters could play at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup? England selection, injury updates and club release decisions all matter.

UEFA has completed the Women’s Champions League and Europa Cup qualifying draws, with Chelsea facing a tough test and Arsenal watching on.

Arsenal have completed Jenna Nighswonger’s permanent sale to Bay FC, reportedly doubling their money as the USA international returns to the NWSL.

Jenna Nighswonger is reportedly set to leave Arsenal for Bay FC, ending an 18-month spell that never developed as expected.

Arsenal Women’s Under-21s beat London Bees 1-0 in pre-season as Cairo Antoine impressed and several young prospects caught the eye.

Arsenal Women’s 2026-27 fixtures are out, with a 26-game WSL season, Champions League commitments and several landmark away trips ahead.

Beth Mead has revealed Arsenal offered her a new deal and an adapted role before she chose to leave for Manchester City after 10 years.

Former Real Madrid captain Misa Rodriguez arrives at Arsenal with an outstanding pedigree, leaving Renée Slegers with an enviable decision to make.

Rosa Kafaji has completed a permanent move from Arsenal after two seasons, ending a spell that never quite took off in north London.