Five things we spotted at England’s training session ahead of USA clash
A sold-out Wembley plays host to the Lionesses’ upcoming clash with the world champions on Friday, kick-off 8pm. Here’s what our reporter Rachel Roberts noticed while [...]
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Champions League group draw preview: analysis and predictions
WSL leaders Arsenal have been handed a tough group that includes holders Lyon, while Chelsea face a big test against Man City slayers Real Madrid — but both will have been [...]
Mini-budget could plunge football clubs into financial crisis and, once again, the poorest will suffer most
The game’s facing a harsh winter of discontent but this time it’s not of its own making, writes Laura Lawrence. Many households are feeling the increasing [...]
Chelsea boss Hayes loves to tinker but WSL and Champions League success could hinge on knowing her best side
The Blues pride themselves on innovation, yet their most successful teams have been settled ones. Hayes can now use the international break to figure out her strongest squad, [...]
Euro round-up: tight at the top for Lyon and PSG but Juventus’ title defence off to shaky start
Rachel Roberts brings you results from across the women’s European leagues as the French giants, Barcelona, and Wolfsburg maintain 100 per cent records. Image: [...]
Five things we learned from the weekend’s WSL action
Although a shock result wasn’t to be in either of the two derbies, Lauren James’ dazzling display in champions Chelsea’s win over toiling Manchester City [...]
Bans for fan disorder will help protect supporters who want to enjoy football without feeling intimidated
Sharp rise in crowd trouble at matches leaves Premier League with no choice but to crack down on anti-social and criminal behaviour, writes Laura Lawrence. Football disorder [...]
Manchester City are struggling to adjust after summer exodus but Taylor can’t live in the past – he must play to current stars’ strengths
If City are to bounce back from their shambolic 4-3 defeat by Aston Villa in the opening WSL fixtures at the weekend and fulfil their aspirations this season, it will take [...]
Five things we learned from newbies Liverpool making WSL champions Chelsea pay the penalty
Rachel Roberts takes a look at the big talking points after Emma Hayes’ serial winners slump to a shock 2-1 defeat to the newly-promoted Reds in their opening fixture [...]
I’ll never forget being in Sheffield Wednesday’s stands on the day the Queen came to Hillsborough in 1986
Our columnist Laura Lawrence recalls her brush with royalty as a child waiting in the Owls’ south stand for Her Majesty to officially open the covered Kop 36 years ago. [...]
The Offside Rule 