Women's football

Lionesses star Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension at Chelsea which will keep her at the club for a further year. The England defender penned a two-year deal when she arrived in London in 2024, meaning she was set to be a free agent this summer. However, the Blues have now announced that she is staying, as fans await similar news surrounding both Hannah Hampton and Aggie Beever-Jones.

One of England's brightest young talents, Erica Parkinson, has signed for two-time NWSL champions North Carolina Courage in the first big transfer of her career. The 18-year-old became the youngest player to be called up by Sarina Wiegman in her Lionesses tenure earlier this year and is now set to continue her development in one of the best leagues in the women's game.

Manchester United have completed their first signing of the summer transfer window, with Spain youth international defender Andrea Medina joining the club on a free transfer after leaving Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old signs a three-year deal with the Red Devils, with the option for a further year, in the first move abroad of her young career.

Barcelona have confirmed that Salma Paralluelo, scorer of two goals in the Champions League final win over Lyon last month, is leaving the club. The European champions had been trying to negotiate a new deal with the Spain international but an agreement has not been reached, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Lyon all among those interested in securing her services on a free transfer.

Barcelona icon Alexia Putellas has reportedly reached an agreement to join London City Lionesses following her departure from the Catalan giants. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to move to the Women's Super League after a legendary 14-year spell in Spain.

England international Khiara Keating has reportedly turned down a new contract at Manchester City, as her current deal enters its final year. The 21-year-old spent last season as second-choice goalkeeper, behind Japan's Ayaka Yamashita, and could now leave the reigning Women's Super League champions, with interest from elsewhere in the division.

Barcelona icon Alexia Putellas is set to choose her next club this week, after departing Catalunya at the end of last season. London City Lionesses remain the favourites to sign the two-time Ballon d'Or winner but interest is growing in the NWSL, with two teams in the United States pushing hard to secure her signature, according to a report.

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Alisha Lehmann has once again delighted her massive social media following by sharing a glimpse of her football skills during a romantic getaway in Jamaica. The Swiss international, who recently completed her latest Women's Super League campaign, showcased her ability to control the ball, joined by boyfriend Montel McKenzie in the Caribbean sun.

Leah Williamson has offered fans a heartwarming look into her personal life by sharing a heartfelt birthday tribute to her girlfriend Elle Smith. The England captain took to social media to celebrate the American model's 28th birthday, posting a series of affectionate photos that include highlights from their recent downtime together.

Decorated England icon Mary Earps has officially secured her return to English football by signing a lucrative two-year contract with London City Lionesses. The 33-year-old goalkeeper moves back to the Women's Super League as a free agent following a successful two-year spell in France with Paris Saint-Germain.

Jude Bellingham has proven once again why he is considered one of football’s most genuine characters after sending a touching farewell gift to departing Real Madrid star Caroline Weir. The Scotland international is bringing the curtain down on a historic four-year spell in the Spanish capital following the expiration of her contract.

England will face Greece in the first round of Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs in October, having failed to secure direct entry into next summer's tournament. Defeat to Spain in June proved extremely costly for the Lionesses, allowing the world champions to top the qualifying group instead, and now Sarina Wiegman's side must navigate two rounds of two-legged play-offs instead, starting against Greece.

Sam Kerr is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the United States as she nears a free transfer to NWSL champions Gotham FC. The legendary Australian forward recently confirmed her departure from Chelsea, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden era in west London that saw her become the club's joint-highest goalscorer.

Swiss international forward Alisha Lehmann has reflected on a deeply challenging domestic year at Leicester City, pledging to rebuild her physical fitness following a catastrophic season that culminated in heartbreak for her new club. Despite experiencing minimal match action following a high-profile winter switch, the digital superstar remains entirely committed to engineering a rapid promotion charge back to the top tier.

Arsenal and England star Leah Williamson has enjoyed a summer getaway in Ibiza alongside American model Elle Smith after being forced out of the Lionesses' latest squad through injury. The defender shared snapshots from the trip on social media as she continues her recovery following frustrating fitness setback.

Six stellar members of England’s triumphant UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 squad have been officially awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2026. The prestigious royal accolades recognise their magnificent back-to-back European title defence in Switzerland alongside significant contributions to football, capping an incredible cycle of success for the national setup.

Beth Mead has completed a move to Manchester City, signing a three-year deal with the new Women's Super League champions after her Arsenal departure was confirmed last month. The England icon spent nine years in north London, winning everything possible, and will now embark on a new chapter, one which also reunites her with partner Vivianne Miedema.

Former England international Mary Earps will officially leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer upon the expiration of her contract on June 30. Following a two-season stint in the French capital, the 33-year-old goalkeeper is reportedly closing in on a return to the Women’s Super League, with Michele Kang’s ambitious London City Lionesses emerging as her most likely destination.

It's always hard for representatives of a team that did not succeed to make a point about issues with a qualifying format, but few could begrudge the frustration evident among the England squad on Tuesday after the Lionesses fell short of the one automatic qualification spot available to them for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

The United States Women’s National Team secured a gritty 1-0 victory over Brazil on Tuesday night, but the football was almost entirely overshadowed by total anarchy on the pitch. In a highly contentious game, the officiating took center stage as a staggering eight red cards were issued to the home side's players and coaching staff.

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England's Lionesses have always had great goalscorers. Even before the team was the major contender it is now, winning back-to-back European Championships under Sarina Wiegman and reaching a first Women's World Cup final, they could boast some incredible attacking talent, with Arsenal icon Kelly Smith, widely considered the Lionesses' greatest ever player, a prime example.

It was all there for England on Friday, as they faced Spain in Mallorca with automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup on the line. Avoid defeat and the Lionesses would punch their ticket to Brazil, forcing one of their biggest rivals for next summer’s title to have to navigate the play-offs. It was a huge opportunity, but one they spurned in incredible circumstances, suffering a 4-0 loss that stands out as the biggest for this team under Sarina Wiegman.

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Alyssa Thompson has enjoyed an electric start to life in London, quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting young talents in the Women's Super League. The USWNT international made a bold jump from the NWSL to Chelsea last summer and has already surpassed her own internal goals for her debut campaign.

Alexia Putellas has reportedly agreed personal terms with London City Lionesses, as a move to England's Women's Super League looms. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner left Barcelona at the end of the season, after her 14 years with her childhood club concluded with a dominant quadruple, and it appears that her next move is now one step closer to being confirmed.

England women's national team has enjoyed a lot of success in recent years, winning the European Championships in 2022 and 2025 while also reaching the 2023 Women's World Cup final, and those involved in those successes in Sarina Wiegman's side are now starting to creep into the record books when it comes to caps, as well as trophies.

A quick scroll through the Spain squad to face England in a crucial Women's World Cup qualifier on Friday and there is one team represented more than any other: Barcelona. Eleven of the 25 names selected by Sonia Bermudez are based in Catalunya, with La Roja able to tap into that familiarity in a very impactful way over the years. But a lot is going to change at Barca this summer.