Jessy Parker Humphreys

Coombs’ England call-up for Arnold Clark Cup shows manager Wiegman’s keeping open mind on World Cup squad selection

February 16, 2023

With minimal minutes for her country but 16 years of senior footballing experience and a stellar 2022/23 season so far, the Man City midfielder’s surprise inclusion is [...]

Manchester City v Arsenal preview: three key battlegrounds in crunch WSL match

February 11, 2023

The two teams played out a rather turgid Continental Cup semi-final this week. But will Arsenal be able to come out on top again in the league this afternoon, or will City [...]

Aston Villa have made astute signings in Nobbs and Staniforth but manager Ward must still give youth a chance

January 28, 2023

The experienced duo have gone straight into the Villans’ starting XI but that could be detrimental to the development of rising star Blindkilde and the rest of their [...]

Second half of WSL season preview: Intriguing battle for top three and close title race in store, but can anyone end champions Chelsea’s dominance?

January 12, 2023

The top-flight action returns this weekend with a top-of-the-table clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday that could be key to the title fight. While rock-bottom [...]

New-look Man City face tough derby test but bringing Coombs in from the cold could prove to be a masterstroke

December 8, 2022

The revitalised 31-year-old’s started every game for City so far this season after not featuring much in the past couple of years. Now Coombs can cement her place as [...]

Arsenal risk slip in WSL as lack of squad depth could mean another bleak winter

December 2, 2022

With a crucial period ahead, Eidevall’s squad looks depleted. Mead’s ACL rupture on top of other long-term injury woes poses a key threat to Arsenal’s WSL campaign — [...]

Influential women voice their experiences of football’s sexism, homophobia and diversity problems: “It’s not about it being all stickers, glitter and rainbows. But it doesn’t have to be angry”

November 24, 2022

While great strides have been made in terms of the participation of women in all areas of football, highlighted in particular by the national support for the Lionesses at [...]

Improved Man United could be real top-three contenders in WSL this term – but is their project future-proof?

November 23, 2022

While the injury-time triumph over Arsenal at the weekend has raised expectations that United can seriously challenge for a Champions League place, the club’s long-term [...]

Rise of the new supersubs: how Wiegman has kickstarted England’s evolution ahead of World Cup 2023 with emergence of James and Salmon

November 15, 2022

The 21 year olds are following in the footsteps of Toone and Russo — who played vital roles coming off the bench during the Euros before earning starting spots — after [...]

Going global: how West Ham’s ambitious transfer strategy has made them one of the most intriguing teams in WSL

November 3, 2022

The East London club’s idiosyncratic use of the transfer market – promoting youth, scouting untapped leagues, and quickly selling on players – has seen them bring a [...]