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Reinventing England team ahead of Nations League tilt may be Wiegman’s greatest challenge

September 10, 2023

As the Lionesses eye up their next test – the inaugural Women’s Nations League and Olympic qualification – Jessy Parker Humphreys wonders whether Wiegman will pause her [...]

How expansion of the Women’s World Cup led to the best tournament yet

August 6, 2023

The decision to increase the number of teams competing to 32 has been justified as this year’s finals showcases the rapidly changing landscape of women’s football, [...]

England boss Wiegman’s standing at the roulette wheel about to go all-in on set starting XI – but is it really a safe bet?

July 27, 2023

Not gambling with your World Cup line-up when the Lionesses are in a sweet spot has its upsides. When the stakes are this high, it could soon be called into question, writes [...]

Why sports science experts are calling for football chiefs to act on fixture congestion before it’s too late

June 9, 2023

Now that the league business is out of the way and there’s just the small matter of the Champions League final remaining for Man City this weekend, Premier League [...]

Squad goals: Fourth consecutive WSL title will be triumph for winning machine Hayes has built at Chelsea

May 26, 2023

The Blues may not have played the most attractive, entertaining football this term but it has been no less effective as they’re in pole position to win another [...]

Konchesky remaining in charge next season would be proof West Ham are more interested in jobs for the boys than football for the girls

May 13, 2023

Narrowly dodging a relegation battle thanks to a new manager bounce way back in October, this season’s dogfight should serve as a warning for the Hammers to sack while [...]

Five things we learned from Man City v West Ham

May 4, 2023

The champions’ 3-0 win over the Hammers put them firmly back in the driving seat of the title race on a night that was full of statistical milestones and [...]

Champions League semi-final preview: Having two English clubs in last four should be celebrated – but knockout football isn’t perfect yardstick for judging quality of WSL

April 21, 2023

From injuries to howlers and downright bad luck, there are too many performance-related variables to view English club football through the prism of European cup competition [...]

Continental Cup final analysis: Victory over dominant Chelsea would not be cure-all for Arsenal – but just the first step in their journey back to top

March 5, 2023

Cup glory can give the Gunners a much-needed confidence boost but Eidevall’s side still have a long way to go to catch up with the WSL champions, writes Jessy Parker [...]

Behind Boehly’s bonanza: Chelsea’s winter splurge and FFP explained

February 18, 2023

With the Blues’ expenditure being at the centre of another dramatic January transfer window, Rachel Roberts dives into Financial Fair Play legislation to explore their [...]