Women's football

Alisha Lehmann has often attracted attention for her glamorous on-field appearances and a lifestyle rarely seen among the majority of women footballers in Europe. The Swiss star, however, explained that having a social media presence can accelerate the growth and popularity of women's football. Lehmann left Juventus over the summer and joined Como, where she believes women are able to yield all the power.

Alexia Putellas is back to her best for Barcelona Femini after getting rid of her injury woes in the past few years. In the final few days of the transfer window, reports from Spain mentioned that Paris Saint-Germain were ready to make a record-breaking offer for the two-time Ballon d'Or winner. The Spaniard, however, stayed put and has now shed light on PSG's interest as well as her future at Barca.

On Tuesday, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) officially presented Sonia Bermudez as the new head coach of the Spanish women's national team, who will be succeeding Montse Tome in the role. Bermudez, one of the best players in Spain during her time, addressed the future of veteran striker Jenni Hermoso, who was left out of the Euro 2025 squad.

Arsenal are hopeful of having Leah Williamson back from injury before Christmas, according to head coach Renee Slegers. The Lionesses captain has been on the sidelines since sustaining a knee injury during England's Euro 2025 triumph that required surgery shortly after the tournament concluded. But she is "progressing well" in her recovery, which hit an important milestone on Tuesday when she did her first training session on the pitch since that procedure.

Barcelona Femeni captain Alexia Putellas created Women's Champions League history on Wednesday as her goal against Roma saw her leapfrog former striker Jenni Hermoso and three-time Ballon d'Or holder Aitana Bonmati. Putellas will now be eyeing further history with the dominant Catalan outfit just a month after he she received a mouth-watering offer from Paris Saint-Germain Feminines.

England's Lionesses have yet another injury concern on their hands when it comes to their October fixtures after Jess Park was ruled out of Manchester United's final game before the international break. The winger has been in fine form since joining from Manchester City on deadline day but is now a doubt for her country's first game since Sarina Wiegman guided them to another European Championship triumph.

Arsenal have been dealt a devastating blow after goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during training. The 29-year-old Austrian shot-stopper sustained the injury just a day before the Gunners’ 2–0 Champions League victory over Benfica on Thursday. Although she had lost her starting place, she now faces a very long spell on the sidelines.

England's list of injury absentees for the October camp has grown again after Katie Reid and Grace Clinton withdrew from Sarina Wiegman's squad, joining Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp on the sidelines. The Lionesses will take on Brazil and Australia in a pair of interesting friendlies but will have to do so without a full complement, with Millie Bright also retiring earlier this month.

Bayern Munich and Germany have been dealt a huge blow with the news that Lena Oberdorf has torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee for the second time in little more than a year. The 23-year-old only returned from the first of those setbacks this past summer but is now facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines and another arduous recovery, having described the previous one as "hell".

Manchester United star Jess Park has withdrawn from the Lionesses squad for international friendlies against Brazil and Australia due to delayed concussion. The 24-year-old was ruled out of the Red Devils' Champions League win over Atletico before the international break with concussion and is still experiencing some symptoms. Jess Naz has been added to the Lionesses squad in Park's place.

The Kansas City Current made NWSL history on Friday.

Swanson's 100th cap, Kelley O'Hara's retirement, and new faces show up on special night in Nashville

Orlando Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse saves the day, one perfect slicked-back bun at a time

USMNT legend Landon Donovan's tenure as Wave interim coach is over, club plans to announce new hire in the "coming weeks"

NWSL's newest expansion side BOS Nation is back to the name drawing block, as first go didn't quite hit the mark

Brazilian international forward Gabi Portilho signs a multi-year contract with NWSL's NJ/NY Gotham FC

USWNT rising star Tara McKeown on her dominating play with the Washington Spirit - and yes, planning her wedding

Given she has been an unused substitute for 12 of England's 13 games in 2025, it wouldn't be a huge shock if Maya Le Tissier didn't feature for the Lionesses during their October international window - and yet, the Manchester United captain has come into camp as one of the most talked about names of the 24 Sarina Wiegman has selected for games against Brazil and Australia. Why? Because the England boss' perspective on the 23-year-old is very different to that of the majority.

Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League

Six uncapped players were called up to the USWNT, including three who made their first senior national team roster

As displayed in a victory over Iceland, Hayes' current USWNT roster is shaping up to be packed with prolific strikers

USWNT coach Emma Hayes critiques timing of Ballon d'Or ceremony, as it once again took place during women's FIFA window

From TikTok videos to a cafe on wheels, the NWSL explores creative ways to commune around coffee

Investigation found assistant coaches and other support staff “did not feel they could challenge the authority of the head coach"

SheBelieves Cup will feature doubleheaders in Houston, Glendale, Arizona and San Diego

With 13 goals for the Orlando Pride and 10 for Zambia, Banda selected as BBC's top women's player

Naeher joins a long line of USWNT veterans to step away from the team in the last two years

Ellis will leave her position as president of the Wave for a role FIFA says is meant to ensure 'football remains a sport for all'

The 2025 NWSL season kicks off Friday, March 7, with the NWSL Challenge Cup at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando