Women’s Football

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: England vs USA excuse-off and where is my cap

October 3, 2022

Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur for Black History Month shout outs, a Conti Cup round up and Champions League [...]

Champions League group draw preview: analysis and predictions

October 3, 2022

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 [...]

Chelsea boss Hayes loves to tinker but WSL and Champions League success could hinge on knowing her best side

September 29, 2022

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, [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: Spain’s pain, Houghton’s heartbreak and some dominant derby displays

September 27, 2022

Lynsey Hooper rounds up the week in women’s football with Arsenal legend Kelly Smith and The Athletic’s Art de Roché. Records tumbled in the second week of the [...]

Euro round-up: tight at the top for Lyon and PSG but Juventus’ title defence off to shaky start

September 26, 2022

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

September 25, 2022

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 [...]

Manchester City are struggling to adjust after summer exodus but Taylor can’t live in the past – he must play to current stars’ strengths

September 21, 2022

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 [...]