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Madrid finally mean business after world-record Schroder deal

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 stars on the move. There are also plenty of deals that have been rumoured and reported for some time, with only the official announcements seemingly left to be done, while there will be some shocks along the way, too, as always.

Putellas to choose next club 'this week' as NWSL interest grows

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.

Williamson celebrates Smith birthday with loved-up snaps

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.

Lisa Baum: Leipzig teen being chased by Arsenal, Barca & more

Tons of big names in the women's game will be on the move in this summer transfer window. From Alexia Putellas to Georgia Stanway, Sam Kerr to Mary Earps and Ona Batlle to Mapi Leon, it's going to be a blockbuster few months, with the likes of Beth Mead and Katie McCabe having already completed transfers. But there are also several lesser known talents, young players with huge potential, whose futures are particular points of interest this summer.

Williamson jets to Ibiza with girlfriend after injury

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.

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Kelly, Russo & James among six Lionesses awarded MBEs

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.

England icon Mead completes switch from Arsenal to Man City

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.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Putellas on top despite Pajor UWCL heroics

Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?

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10 biggest women's players set for summer transfers

It's officially transfer season. Europe's biggest competitions have concluded, new champions have been crowned and now attention turns to who will be on the move ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with there plenty of big names in the women's game set for summer switches in what promises to be an entertaining and exciting few months.

McCabe joins Chelsea! Blues snap up ex-Arsenal star

Chelsea have pulled off a major coup in the Women's Super League by securing the signing of Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe. The versatile left-back arrived as a free agent following the expiration of her contract with London rivals Arsenal, marking one of the most significant moves of the summer window.

RANKED: Top 30 women's players of the European season

What a season it has been for European women's football. The Champions League campaign was certainly a memorable one, with some thrilling ties throughout the knockout stages and an enthralling introduction to the league phase format, with stars aplenty shining on the biggest stage before Barcelona beat Lyon in the final.

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Champions City dominate GOAL's WSL Team of the Season

Unsurprisingly, Manchester City dominate GOAL's 2025-26 Women's Super League Team of the Season, after Andree Jeglertz's side comfortably clinched their first title triumph in 10 years without even needing a result on the final day. How the rest of the XI looks, though, sums up what an interesting campaign it has been.

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WSL Player of the Year: GOAL's top 20 contenders - ranked

And so another Women's Super League season is in the books. After six years of dominance by Chelsea, this was one that shook things up, too, as Manchester City claimed a first title in 10 years and Arsenal, the last team to win the trophy before this past season, proved to be the side that ran them closest.

USWNT Abroad: Thompson looks ready for Chelsea’s post-Kerr era

Emily Fox starred in Arsenal’s win over Liverpool, while Alyssa Thompson, Lindsey Heaps, Lily Yohannes and other USWNT regulars made their mark across a busy weekend in Europe.

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McCabe to leave Arsenal this summer

Arsenal has confirmed that Katie McCabe will leave the club at the conclusion of the season following the expiry of her contract. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland captain departs north London as a decorated legend, having made over 300 appearances and won every available club trophy, including the historic 2025 Women’s Champions League and the 2026 FIFA Champions Cup.

RANKED: Top 10 WSL signings of the season

Transfers in women's football have gone crazy in the last 18 months. It was in January of last year that Naomi Girma became the first million-dollar player in the sport and yet she is now already only the sixth most-expensive women's player of all time, with seven-figure fees suddenly becoming more and more frequent as the game grows.

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Blackstenius late show lifts Arsenal past Everton

Stina Blackstenius was the late hero as Arsenal secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Everton in the Women's Super League. Scoring deep into stoppage time, the Swedish striker broke the deadlock to help the Gunners reach 48 points. They now leapfrog rivals Chelsea, who sit on 46 points, boosting their Champions League hopes behind title winners Manchester City heading into the final game of the season.

Mead to end nine-year Arsenal stay as three departures announced

Beth Mead will leave Arsenal when her contract expires this summer, the club has announced. The England star joined the Gunners back in 2017 and will depart as an icon, having helped them win six major honours, including the Champions League, during her productive nine-year stay. She is not the only player fans will be able to bid farewell to at Arsenal's final home game of the season this week, either, with two more departures also confirmed.

Coffey, Heaps lead trophy-filled weekend for USWNT stars

Sam Coffey lifted the WSL trophy with Manchester City, Lindsey Heaps scored as OL Lyonnes won the Coupe de France, and Emily Fox helped Arsenal cruise past Aston Villa.

German goal machine: major transfer deal for DFB star on the cards

Selina Cerci will leave TSG Hoffenheim on a free transfer this summer to join a top-flight club.

WSL title race is done! Arsenal draw hands trophy to Man City

Arsenal's slim chances of pipping Manchester City to the Women's Super League title ended on Wednesday as the Gunners' 1-1 draw at Brighton saw the Cityzens crowned champions for the first time in 10 years. Coming off the back of some demanding Champions League exploits, Renee Slegers rotated for the trip south, but that was no excuse for the dropped points, with the Seagulls' own much-changed cast thriving to play yet another surprisingly prominent role in the WSL title race.

Winners & losers from the dramatic UWCL semi-finals

With 20 goals across the four games, and late drama at the end of both ties, it's fair to say the 2025-26 Women's Champions League semi-finals delivered. Out of them emerged Lyon, the eight-time winners, and Barcelona, the three-time champions, to set up a truly mouth-watering final in Oslo on May 23, in which there will be so many fascinating storylines.

USWNT Abroad: Heaps, Yohannes star as Lyon oust Arsenal

Lindsey Heaps and Lily Yohannes starred in Lyon's win over Arsenal, and Emily Fox, while Sam Coffey, Alyssa Thompson, Phallon Tullis-Joyce, and more USWNT regulars made their mark across a busy weekend in Europe.

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