Women's football

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 boss, Jocelyn Precheur, revealed how they tried to make the biggest splash of their short history by targeting England superstar Beth Mead ahead of their maiden season in the Women’s Super League. The newly promoted side, looking to build instant credibility among the elite, lined up an audacious move for the Arsenal talisman who was instrumental in the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 triumph.

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

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has admitted his side cannot match the financial power of London City Lionesses after their world-record £1.4 million signing of Grace Geyoro. The France international joined from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day, becoming London City’s 16th signing of the summer, with Skinner describing the fee and level of investment as 'crazy'.

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.

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

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'.

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

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

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor confirmed Sam Kerr's long-awaited return into WSL action after an 18-month ACL lay-off. The Australian striker suffered the devastating setback during a Chelsea mid-season training camp in Morocco in January 2024 and has been sidelined from competitive football ever since.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly has explained why she “can’t be arsed” with superstitions, while equal pay in the women’s game is not a priority either.

Lieke Martens has called time on her professional football career at the age of 32, a year after announcing her international retirement.

After advancing from the second qualifying round, Manchester United will play home and away against Norway's SK Brann for a place in the competition proper.

The Rossonere are yet to win a trophy on the women's side, but hope high-profile friendlies can help with their Serie A and Champions League goals

The WSL is engulfed in drama, with Leicester's Amandine Miquel sacked as Burnley boss Matt Beard pursues her job just two weeks before the new season.