WSL news

Chloe Kelly and the Lionesses have inspired the director of Bend It Like Beckham to consider making a sequel to a film with a "great message".

Everton have become the latest Premier League club to sell their women’s team to a sister company in a move designed to boost transfer funds and stay compliant with Profitability and Sustainability Rules. The deal, reportedly worth around £60 million, mirrors recent strategies undertaken by Chelsea and Aston Villa to avoid breaching the league’s PSR guidelines.

Chloe Kelly is still soaking in England’s Euro 2025 glory, with the Arsenal forward hosting a massive street party in her hometown of Hanwell to cap off a stunning summer. After netting the winning penalty in the final, the Lionesses star joined friends and family to celebrate her heroics in style — even breaking out her dance moves for the cameras.

Leah Williamson has got girlfriend Elle Smith hot under the collar with her post-Euro 2025 promotional campaign for Calvin Klein underwear.

England captain Leah Williamson got the jumbotron treatment as she took in WNBA action in New York alongside girlfriend Elle Smith.

Arsenal are reportedly willing to let Michelle Agyemang spend another season at Brighton on the back of her Euro 2025 heroics with England.

Crystal Palace have signed rising Chelsea star Lola Brown on a season-long loan deal.

Leah Williamson is “never too far from north London” after meeting up with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry on her summer holidays.

England star Michelle Agyemang has returned to Brighton from Arsenal for her second consecutive loan spell. The 19-year-old English forward graduated from Arsenal's youth system and made her senior debut for the Gunners in 2022. Since the summer of 2023, the teenager has been out on loan, first at Watford and then Brighton.

Former Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor has opened up on his spat with England hero Chloe Kelly, which led to her move to Arsenal. Kelly signed for the Gunners on loan from City in January this year, before making the transfer permanent in the summer. The Lionesses star had fallen out of favour under Taylor and had pushed for a move away from the club.

Alessia Russo is one of three Lionesses to have been named in the PFA WSL Team of the Year after impressing for Arsenal last season.

Leah Williamson will miss the start of Arsenal's new season after sustaining a knee injury in England's Euro 2025 triumph that required surgery.

Tottenham are facing opposition to building a new women's academy and football pitches on 'ancient woodland'.

Manchester City are eyeing a move for Lionesses star Grace Clinton from rivals Manchester United. The 22-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, is yet to pen a new deal and extend her stay at United. Clinton is considered one of the brightest prospects in English football and she recently featured in the European Championship.

Women's Super League teams will continue to take the knee following the Jess Carter racism row during the 2025 European Championship. In July, Carter took to social media to outline the abuse she had received during the tournament and announced her intention to step back from online platforms. Before their semi-final clash, England had announced they would stop taking the knee as a mark of protest.

Chelsea’s Women’s Super League title defence has been rocked before a ball has even been kicked as star striker Mayra Ramirez will miss the start of the campaign after undergoing hamstring surgery. The 25-year-old pulled up clutching her right leg in the first half of Chelsea’s pre-season clash with AC Milan on Saturday. Looking visibly distraught, she was forced off and replaced by Chloe Sarwie.

Everton Women have pulled off one of the boldest moves of the summer, breaking their transfer record to prise Ruby Mace away from Leicester City. While the club haven't disclosed the exact figure, reports speculate that the deal dwarfs the £100,000 bid Everton saw turned down earlier in the window. The Toffees were determined to get their player, and under ambitious new ownership, they’ve finally landed their marquee signing.