Women’s football

The WSL will expand to 14 teams in 2026/27, with major promotion and relegation reforms. But the added matches could test players and scheduling limits.

England and France drop big names for Euro 2025, with fresh faces and bold decisions hinting at deeper shifts behind the scenes. What’s really going on?

Arsenal are in talks to keep Chloe Kelly at the club after her loan ends. The winger says her return helped her rediscover happiness and love for the game.

Blackstenius hits top form at the right time, Russo strikes for England, and Hurtig, Maanum, McCabe and others feature in packed week of international action.

Ireland captain Katie McCabe will skip upcoming US friendlies after a relentless two-year schedule with Arsenal and the national team. She says the toll has been heavy.

Arsenal’s path to Champions League glory began with turmoil. Part one of our season review traces the chaos of the opening weeks and a key tactical shift.

Arsenal have five players in UEFA’s Women’s Champions League Team of the Season, recognising their superb European campaign. Barcelona have four.

Fresh from Champions League glory, Lotte Wubben-Moy is drafted into the England squad to replace Millie Bright ahead of Nations League clashes with Portugal and Spain.

Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey masterminds Champions League final win over former club Barcelona with a standout display full of intelligence, grit and guile.

Katie McCabe says Arsenal’s Champions League win was “for our fans” as the Irish star reflects on a decade-long journey to the top of European football.

A £3.9m women’s sevens tournament launches in Portugal ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final, where Arsenal will face Barcelona in Lisbon.

Republic of Ireland players will be in Lisbon to support Arsenal’s Katie McCabe in the Champions League final before their Nations League campaign begins.

Ballon d’Or 2025 moves to avoid women’s internationals, with equal awards for men and women for the first time.

Arsenal are pushing at the top of the WSL but as new financial figures emerge, questions grow about whether anyone can break the cycle of spending power.

Arsenal’s stunning victory in Lyon reshaped the UWCL and revealed tactical masterstrokes, record crowds, and a historic road to the final. Find out how.

Arsenal Women faced a huge test away to Lyon after a first-leg loss. What happened next has set up a blockbuster Champions League final against Barcelona.

A former Arsenal star stepped in to help a player abandoned after injury. His powerful gesture highlights a major issue women’s football must urgently address.

While Arsenal were focused on Lyon, a result elsewhere quietly confirmed their place in next season’s Champions League. The pressure, for now, has shifted.

Arsenal were bold, creative, and dominant in stretches. But in Europe, that’s rarely enough. One lapse, one chance, and everything changes.

Arsenal close the gap at the top, but it’s the shifting roles in midfield and a quiet tactical reshuffle that could define their season.