The Football Association has officially banned the use of solid perimeter walls around football pitches following a comprehensive safety review. This major policy shift comes in the wake of the tragic passing of former Arsenal youth prospect Billy Vigar, who died after a collision during a non-league fixture.
England stalwart Lucy Bronze has thrown her significant weight behind a potential UEFA boycott of FIFA competitions, insisting that drastic action is necessary to safeguard the long-term integrity of the sport. The Chelsea defender believes that standing by collective principles outweighs the immediate participation in major international tournaments.
Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as the new head coach of the women's team, following Marc Skinner's shock departure on Monday. The 40-year-old arrives in England after helping Hearts to win an historic first Scottish Women's Premier League title last season and has been chosen to lead what is a new and different chapter for Man Utd.
It means even more because I support City" - Sacha Lewis has opened up on the emotion of signing her first Manchester City contract. The homegrown defender's rise from Under-14 recruit to first-team regular caps a breakthrough campaign that included a Player of the Season award.
Barcelona have sent shockwaves through the transfer market by completing the signing of Brazilian forward Kerolin Nicoli from Manchester City. The deal represents a landmark moment for the women’s game, setting a new benchmark for valuations in the English top flight.
It's here. The 2026 summer transfer window has arrived and it promises to be an extremely eventful one in the women's game, with several huge stars on the move. Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway and Sam Kerr are just some of those who have already completed summer transfers, with there plenty of rumours and reports of more to come and some surprises sure to be sprung, too.
Brighton and Hove Albion are closing in on an agreement to sign Manchester United defender Gabby George for a six-figure fee ahead of the new Women's Super League campaign. The 29-year-old enters the final year of her contract after United triggered an extension clause in January, with the versatile full-back eager to secure regular first-team football.
Skinner stepped down on Monday, after a disappointing WSL season that saw United finish nine points off the Champions League places, but he is not the problem
Marc Skinner has left his role as head coach of Manchester United just one month before the start of the new Women's Super League season. Skinner spent five years at the club and helped the Red Devils hit several notable milestones, delivering their first major honour with the 2024 FA Cup. However, it was announced on Monday that he has left United by mutual consent.
As a young girl, Nelly Las would watch Lucy Bronze and aspire to be just like her. When she enjoyed her breakthrough season at Leicester City, aged just 16, she shared a pitch with the Lionesses icon as the Foxes’ stunned the Blues in a 1-1 draw. Now, the player she idolised and held as a reference point will be her team-mate, after Las became Chelsea’s fourth summer signing.
England international Hannah Hampton has committed her future to Chelsea by signing a new two-year contract with the Blues. The star goalkeeper's renewal provides a crucial boost for the club following a period of squad transition and fanbase anxiety.
English football is set for a major regulatory shake-up after receiving the green light to trial a new rule aimed at curbing tactical time-wasting. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a proposal that will force teams to temporarily lose an outfield player if their goalkeeper requires medical treatment.
English football is preparing to roll out a trial this season aimed at eliminating the goalkeeper tactical timeout, with the Premier League, FA, EFL, National League and Women's Super League all signing off on the measure, pending clearance from the International Football Association Board.
Alisha Lehmann has officially reported back to Leicester City’s Belvoir Drive training complex as the Foxes begin their preparations for life in the second tier. Following a heart-breaking relegation from the Women's Super League, the Swiss international is leading a squad determined to secure an immediate return to the top flight.
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of Kerolin in a deal that would make the Brazil international one of the most expensive players in the history of the women's game. The two clubs have been in negotiations for several weeks and, after Barca had two previous bids rejected, a fee of €1.5m (£1.28m/$1.7m) has now been agreed.
Tottenham Hotspur Women have completed the marquee signing of France international defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for an undisclosed club-record fee. The highly-rated centre-back arrives in north London following a trophy-laden spell in France, providing a significant defensive boost to head coach Martin Ho's evolving squad ahead of the new campaign.
What an explosive women's transfer window it has been so far! Alexia Putellas, Beth Mead, Sam Kerr, Georgia Stanway and Mary Earps are just some of those who have been on the move in the first few weeks, but while a lot of business has already been done, there are still several big names worth keeping an eye on before windows start to slam shut in September.
Chelsea have announced the signing of France international Melvine Malard in a deal that represents a club-record sale for Manchester United. The forward worked with Blues boss Sonia Bompastor at Lyon and now reunites with her in London to strengthen an attack that has been depleted by departures, particularly that of Sam Kerr.
Hannah Waddingham has opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for Ted Lasso to return, admitting she feared the show was "ebbing away" during its three-year hiatus. The Emmy winner, who stars as AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton, confessed to feeling a deep sense of loss before Jason Sudeikis and the producers finally greenlit a fourth season of the hit football comedy.
Arsenal are being heavily linked with a move for Spain international shot-stopper Misa Rodriguez following her departure from Real Madrid. The Gunners’ goalkeeping department is already well-stocked, thanks to Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe, but it appears it is going to be strengthened even further with the addition of the highly-rated 26-year-old.
It's official: Alexia Putellas is a London City Lionesses player. Michele Kang has lured some top talent to the club since taking over during the 2023-24 season, from five-time European champion Saki Kumagai to Sweden icon Kosovare Asllani, with a world-record fee paid for Grace Geyoro just last summer, too. But Putellas is a dream signing and the biggest indication yet that this project should be taken very seriously.
Kadidiatou Diani has become London City Lionesses' sixth signing of the summer, following Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps and more to a club that could be a serious threat for the Women's Super League title in just its second season in the division. Diani joins for a fee reported to be in excess of £500,000 ($670,000) from Lyon, the eight-time European champions also owned by London City owner Michele Kang.
It's been a hectic summer transfer window so far in the women's game, especially in the Women's Super League. Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has landed in the division, as has one of the NWSL's brightest stars in Manaka Matsukubo, while Georgia Stanway and Mary Earps have returned and other England stars, such as Beth Mead and Niamh Charles, have also been on the move. None of these eye-catching deals, though, have involved Manchester United.
Chelsea are closing in on a blockbuster deal to sign France international forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United in what will be a club-record sale for the Red Devils. The 26-year-old is set to swap Manchester for London in a transfer that could reach as much as £850,000, marking a significant shift in power within the Women's Super League.
Tons of big names in the women's game have been on the move in this summer transfer window. From Alexia Putellas to Georgia Stanway, Sam Kerr to Mary Earps and Beth Mead to Katie McCabe, it's already proving to be a blockbuster off-season. But there are also several lesser known talents, young players with huge potential, making transfers.
Lisa Baum has been unveiled as Arsenal's fifth summer signing, joining for a significant six-figure fee that is reportedly a club-record sale for RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old had been linked with most of Europe's elite, including Barcelona, Lyon, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, but will instead reinforce the wide areas at Arsenal after the departure of Lionesses star Beth Mead.
Lionesses goalkeeper Khiara Keating has joined Liverpool after rejecting a new contract at Manchester City. The England international found game time hard to come by last year, leading to her being left out of some of Sarina Wiegman's squads. With the Women's World Cup less than a year away, she has now chosen to move on from the club she joined aged 11 to sign for the Reds.
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