Women's football

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.

WSL newcomers London City Lionesses have bolstered their squad with the signings of England international Katie Zelem and Australia's Alanna Kennedy.

The seven-a-side tournament, which will offer a $5 million prize pot, is bringing its second edition to the United States

Grace Clinton is one of four players set to miss Man Utd's crucial Champions League qualifier against PSV, amid transfer links to rivals Man City.

Portland Thorns have completed the signing of Arsenal sensation Laila Harbert on a short-term loan deal that will be valid until January. The 18-year-old midfielder, who signed her first professional contract with the Gunners in January 2025, spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Southampton. Harbert has been part of the Gunners' youth system since the age of nine.

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.

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Mary Earps has got her groove on at Paris Saint-Germain, with the Lionesses legend choosing to dance her way through pre-season.

A match last week was delayed more than three hours, prompting concerms from players, coaches, executives and the NWSLPA

Former Manchester United and Chelsea defender Maria Thorisdottir is reportedly reconsidering her future at Olympique Marseille just days after joining, following a shocking brawl during a friendly match in Spain. The 29-year-old, who was signed by the French club to strengthen their defensive line, was left visibly shaken after a violent altercation broke out between Marseille and the Spanish side, Esporti Europa, during a pre-season clash.

The USWNT will face New Zealand and play at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City for the first time

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.

Lizbeth Ovalle has become the most expensive women's player in history, signing for the Orlando Pride from Tigres for a word-record fee of $1.5m (£1.1m).

The Liga MX Femenil star looked set for a move to Europe but instead goes to the NWSL as the most expensive player in the history of the women's game

Fridolina Rolfo, Manchester United's marquee summer signing, is set to miss next week's Champions League qualifiers in a huge blow.

Former England boss Sir Gareth Southgate and USWNT manager Emma Hayes were honoured at the PFA awards for their outstanding contributions to football.

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Mariona Caldentey was named Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year at Tuesday's PFA Awards, beating out Arsenal team-mate Alessia Russo.

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.

Arsenal's record-breaking signing Olivia Smith was named Women's PFA Young Player of the Year at Tuesday's PFA Awards, beating two Lionesses.

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.

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.

Barcelona director Xavi O’Callaghan opened up on the departures of six crucial squad members this summer from their women's team. The Blaugrana lost the players due to their ongoing financial troubles, which forced them to offload some important players to reduce their wage bill. The Catalan giants, who begin the new season in three weeks, are currently left with only 17 first-team players.

A 16-year-old who was subjected to online abuse over her facial acne responded with a stunning free-kick on her debut for Kilmarnock.

Alisha Lehmann starred in Como's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as the Italian club finished third in The Women's Cup. Lehmann, who joined Como this summer after spending just one season at Juventus, was also presented with a special portrait after helping her new team to victory.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Fridolina Rolfo following the two-time Champions League winner's departure from Barcelona earlier this summer.

The 24-year-old reflects on a year in the States, why she played just seven days after the Euros final and how success has changed her outlook

Hayes has given opportunities to 24 USWNT debutants and, while many have impressed, some have more work to do

Sjögren will assume duties for the Stars in 2026 after spending 20 years as a head coach in Scandinavia