Division 1 Féminine

Paris FC turn into chameleons ahead of their Champions League adventure

April 18, 2022

Blues have evolved into Euro challengers under Soubeyrand but now she has to build a team capable of competing with the best, writes Martin Whiteley. Credit: @PFC_feminines [...]

Second-tier Yzeure or Nantes to make Coupe de France Feminine final history

March 7, 2022

After last year’s cancellation of the cup — due to lower-level sides being unable to participate — it’s fitting that two second division teams remain in [...]

It’s award season for Lyon’s rearguard

January 24, 2022

The top-quality defenders of France’s most successful team are finally getting the recognition they deserve for their brilliance at the back, writes Martin Whiteley. [...]

Boss Soubeyrand brings star quality to Paris FC revival

September 13, 2021

The player-turned-manager helped rattle in the goals for the club in their second incarnation – now she’s leading the rejuvenated Blues’ bid for Europe, [...]

Positive beginnings for new coaches in the French league

August 30, 2021

PSG, Bordeaux, and Montpellier have exciting and challenging seasons ahead of them as their new staff attempt to make an impact, writes Martin Whiteley. ‘Don’t fix it if [...]

Title favourites PSG must keep star players to usher in new era of dominance

June 2, 2021

Les Parisiens are on the cusp of ending Lyon’s 14-year reign as French champions but the real hard work could just be about to start, writes Martin Whiteley. PSG are [...]

Bordeaux fight to hold onto striker Khadija Shaw

February 1, 2021

Keeping hold of a prized asset is often the best bit of work done in a transfer window. For teams hoping to challenge the leading side’s supremacy the need for a [...]

Division 1 Féminine: Lyon battling for top spot

January 18, 2021

With the winter break now in the rear-view mirror, the tussle for the Division 1 Féminine title resumed with both the major contenders recording victories in their first [...]

Additional spots in European women’s leagues could help new teams stay up

December 21, 2020

Martin Whiteley looks at why with a few extra places between the middle sides and the relegation zone, the ambitious clubs in Spain, France and Germany might be able to make [...]

Fascinating title battles set to come in the women’s European leagues

November 23, 2020

Some rivalries are close — Martina Navratilova edged Chris Evert 43-37 in their tussles. Other battles saw one adversary hold a distinct advantage — Serena Williams with [...]