Tag: FA WSL
Arsenal manager confirms post-Brexit signing plans in motion
Arsenal are already planning for life in a new, post-Brexit England where EU players will be restricted and the FA are about to implement another homegrown rule.
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?
Premier League takeover of WSL more than 2 years away
The FA are expected to remain in charge of the Women's Super League for at least two more seasons to ensure the standards of facilities and competition is raised before a Premier League takeover.
FA WSL and FA WC disciplinary rankings
Here are the latest disciplinary updates from the FA website with some well-known names among the leaders.
The FA can have the biggest league or salary cap, not both
There is a lot of talk about an FA WSL salary cap at the moment and why it should be removed or changed.
FA WSL 2019/20 predictions: Arsenal and Chelsea top, Tottenham and Everton bottom
With the League starting on Saturday with the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium and Bristol v Brighton at Ashton Gate, it is time for my annual predictions.
Analysed: FAWSL fixture list released
The FA have released the full 2019/20 FA WSL and FA WC fixture list.
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.
Arsenal win the league with reaction from Joe Montemurro & Danielle Carter
The Arsenal are back! Seven years after winning the league under Laura Harvey, Joe Montemurro and his players have brought the trophy back to Borehamwood.
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.
Is the FA putting clubs at risk to help the England team?
Yeovil Town have released another statement confirming they were docked 10 points by the FA putting them bottom of the table with minus six points but the FA have already shown they don't care for their fate.
Has the FA put clubs at risk to help the England team?
Yeovil Town have released another statement confirming they were docked 10 points by the FA putting them bottom of the table with minus six points but the FA have already shown they don't care for their fate.
Arsenal 1 win from Champions League football and 3 from the title
Following their 5-1 away win at Liverpool, the Gunners are back on top of the table for the first time since January and are now closing in on Champions League football and the title.
Why Barclays FA WSL deal is nothing to shout about
While much of the footballing world was patting itself on the back on Wednesday over the historic sponsorship deal struck between Barclays and the FA WSL that would see 'millions' pumped into the game, my first thought reading there would be a £500k prize pot was, ‘huh, is that all?’
Yeovil Town: Another casualty on England’s road to success?
The news of Yeovil Town Ladies' financial worries will come as a surprise to few as it was obvious a forced march to professionalism was going to be a tough road for them.
Arsenal title hopes grow following home win
Following the 4-0 home win against Bristol, Arsenal trail Manchester City by two points with two games in hand, placing them in the driving seat.
FA WSL, BT Sport and BBC conspire to upset Arsenal fans
The FA WSL, BT Sport and the BBC seem to have conspired to upset Arsenal fans by no longer allowing us to enjoy a regular 2pm Sunday slot.
Arsenal’s road to the title is full of obstacles but we shall overcome them
The penalty shoot-out to defeat to Manchester City on Saturday means the only remaining target for Arsenal's Women is the League title.
Arsenal title hopes boosted by Manchester City draw
Arsenal Women had the weekend off as their league game away to Liverpool was postponed but they got welcome news as Chelsea held League leaders Manchester City to a 2-2 draw.
Explained: WSL, Champions League and Promotion-Relegation rules
As we enter the second half of the season, let's have a look at the title race, Champions League places and promotion-relegation rules for the FA WSL and FAWC.
Referees to clamp down in FA WSL and FA WC
The FA have finally started to address one of the biggest refereeing problems in Women's football - the leniency in applying Law 12 and the protection of players' physical integrity.
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.
Has the creation of a full-time league led to more professional contracts?
A couple of years ago, the FA decided to go for a full-time professional women's football League so with the FA WSL in a new era, let's have a look at the transfer numbers from 2013 to 2018.
Is January the last chance for EU bargains before Brexit?
With Brexit coming at the end of March 2019 and a large number of injured players at Arsenal, the January transfer window might be crucial for in the quest for trophies.
Has the sack race finally arrived in Women’s Football?
Four months into the season and three managers are no longer in their jobs in the FA WSL and FA WC, so are they more at risk than before with teams now full-time?
Crowds at women’s football have more impact on the players
One of the main differences between men's and women's football is the attendance.
At the Emirates, you will get around 60k while at Borehamwood it...
Arsenal’s fixtures analysed
The FA has finally disclosed the full FA WSL schedule barely 17 days before the season starts.
FA WSL start date finally confirmed
Following multiple appeals from teams that had their bids rejected by the FA, the governing body has finally confirmed the kick-off dates for Tiers 1,2, 3 and 4.
Player power rules in a multi-layered transfer window
The current FA WSL/Championship transfer window is the most unusual one we have had for many years.
The FA WSL goalkeeper merry-go round
The Summer 2018 transfer window is dominated by the arrival of new teams thanks to the FA’s latest twisted reform.
Analysing the upcoming FA WSL transfer window: Who needs what?
The FA WSL transfer window will open on the June 1, so let's have a look at what the 11 teams could do in the next couple of months.
Explaining the new FA WSL Structure: Who ended up where and why?
The FA has announced today the six new clubs that will join Tier 1 and Tier 2 in the Women's Football pyramid.
Astonishing decision as new FA WSL and Championship teams to be revealed on Sunday
The FA has announced that they will disclose the teams with a successful bid for the 2018/19 season on Sunday.
FA WSL 2018/19 line-up to be known by June 18
Phase 2 of the licensing process for FA WSL teams has now been completed and we now wait until June to know who which...
FA rebrand top 4 tier of women’s football pyramid
Hot on the heels of their last women's football reform, the FA has now rebranded the top four tiers of the women's football pyramid.
Daily Cannon Exclusive: Interview with Arsenal’s Louise Quinn
Ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Chelsea, Ireland defender Louise Quinn believes Arsenal Women can come out on top, and revealed how the Gunners turned their form around – in an exclusive Daily Cannon interview.
Can Arsenal Women win a trophy or qualify for the Champions League?
New year, new manager, new ambitions. Can Arsenal Women return to being successful after a cup drought and six years without title success?
Arsenal Women’s FA WSL downward spiral: Who, when, why and how?
When the FA WSL was formed in 2011, Arsenal Ladies were a dominant force in women's football and now they're a shadow of their former selves - what happened?
Fifpro survey shows unstable foundations in Women’s football
A Fifpro survey reveals that the women's game is still in a delicate state, with many leaving before they reach their prime.
Everything you need to know as the FA announce the winning bids for Tier...
The FA disclosed the winning bids for the WSL Tier 1 and 2, and now we will see the second phase, with an external bid from the FA WSL coming in.