Women's football

Ordinarily, when Sam Kerr gets the ball inside the six yard box, she shoots. We're talking about one of the deadliest strikers on the planet, someone who has set records on three continents and scored more international goals than any player in Australia's history. But when she found herself in that position on Sunday, as Chelsea visited Aston Villa, it was the first time she had done so in 634 days. So while her uncharacteristic decision to pass was somewhat jarring, given how unfamiliar it looked, it was understandable.

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

USWNT coach Emma Hayes’ side will play a pair of friendlies against Italy to close the year, U.S. Soccer announced Monday. The first match is set for Nov. 28 in Orlando, while the second will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Dec. 1. The USWNT will play three friendlies in October - two against Portugal, and one against New Zealand.

The former San Diego and North Carolina midfielder has officially agreed a $1.25M move to Gotham

The England star faces plenty of competition at the Gunners from Chloe Kelly, Olivia Smith and Caitlin Foord, but still has a big part to play

Lionesses star Grace Clinton will not make her Man City debut against Brighton on Friday - but there is good news on Alex Greenwood's injury situation.

Ella Toone and Jess Park can both fit into Man Utd's XI, according to head coach Marc Skinner, after Park's shock deadline day move from Man City.

USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw is set to complete an NWSL record transfer to NJ/NY Gotham FC from the North Carolina Courage. The Bats have reportedly agreed to pay a fee of $1.25 million for Shaw, which is more than double the previous record set less than a month ago when the Kansas City Current signed Ally Sentnor.

While Sam Kerr edges closer towards a return and Alyssa Thompson has arrived for a club-record fee, the Blues' homegrown forward is still shining

Manchester United and Lionesses star Ella Toone penned an emotional message after marking her dad's death anniversary with a goal in her club's thumping win over Leicester in their Women's Super League opener on Sunday. Toone's father Nick passed away on September 7, 2024, just three days before his 60th birthday, which left the England international devastated.

All eyes were on Olivia Smith, the record-breaking £1 million signing from Liverpool, and the 19-year-old Canadian didn’t just live up to the hype, she blew the roof off with a sensational strike on her debut. Riding on the sensational solo goal, the Gunners demolished London City Lionesses 4-1 at the Emirates in front of 38,142 roaring supporters.

London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest moves in women’s football history after confirming the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Grace Geyoro on deadline day. The 28-year-old joins in a world-record £1.4 million deal, reuniting with coach Jocelyn Precheur, underlining the club’s ambition ahead of their first season in the Women’s Super League.

A WSL debut awaits the 19-year-old, who has made her Netherlands bow, completed a record move from PSV and played at Euro 2025 in the last 12 months

Lionesses star Alessia Russo has signed a new deal at Arsenal, putting pen to paper on what the club described as 'a long-term contract'.

As the top women's leagues prepare to kick off for the 2025-26 season, GOAL reflects on a crazy summer of record-breaking spending

All summer long, GOAL handed out grades for the biggest transfers from around the women's game...

Some England stars have changed clubs, some are trying to earn a recall from Sarina Wiegman's squad and others are out to force their way into her XI

Chelsea have signed United States sensation Alyssa Thompson on WSL deadline day, paying a club-record fee which surpasses the deal for Naomi Girma.

Man City and Man Utd have completed a sensational swap transfer involving England stars Jess Park and Grace Clinton on WSL deadline day.

Arsenal have bid farewell to Lia Walti after seven years at the club, as the Switzerland captain joins Italian champions Juventus.

The London City Lionesses are reportedly pushing to sign Paris Saint-Germain and France midfielder Grace Geyoro. The WSL newcomers have reportedly reached an agreement with the 28-year-old, who has informed Les Parisiennes of her desire to leave. Talks are ongoing over a record-breaking fee as she eyes a reunion with former coach Jocelyn Precheur.

Sonia Bompastor picked up where Emma Hayes left off and delivered a sixth triumph in a row last year. Will anything change in the 2025-26 season?

Michele Kang's billions have propelled the independent club into the English top-flight, where the aims are greater than just avoiding relegation

Manchester United and Manchester City are set to complete a sensational swap transfer involving England stars Grace Clinton and Jess Park.

The U.S. forward has had to be incredibly patient in recent years but is now hoping to finally show the Blues everything she can do

Manchester United are reportedly exploring a shock swoop for Manchester City and Lionesses midfielder Jess Park before the summer transfer window closes on Thursday. Park made her professional debut at the age of 18 at City and has spent the last eight years at Etihad Stadium. United's interest in Park comes just days after news broke about City's pursuit of their star midfielder Grace Clinton.

Lionesses star Lauren James has opened up on her injury problems at Euro 2025 and says she tried everything to play through intense pain.

From Champions League winners to exciting young talents, there have been plenty of eye-catching players on the move in this summer's transfer window

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