#womens-football

#womens-football

It was a pitch in the middle of a park, basically, Peter McFarlane, secretary of the Everton Women Official Supporters' Club, says in describing Walton Hall Park, the 500-seat stadium that eventually held a further 1500 spectators before the team moved to Goodison Park. Walton Hall Park was the smallest stadium in the Women's Super League, charming and nostalgic with its railed-off standing space, somewhat isolated outside of the city, and otherwise simply lacking food options and a bar.

"I was going to wait till after the game to speak because I'm done being quiet. I was subjected to racial abuse in my DMs."

Her life was cut short,

"The world has been watching. It will make a very big impact in Africa because we have so many good players and they just need the opportunity to show what they can really do. "It lets others know that everything is achievable and everything is possible. This nomination is not just for me, it is for Africa. "It is for every young girl dreaming to become whatever they want to be. They just have to believe in themselves."

It's something a lot of us have been thinking and dreaming about for a long time, so to finally be able to [make the] step up will be a very proud moment,

Paired together for their first meeting since a 1-1 draw in 1948, interest in the tie at Blundell Park was so high that League Two Grimsby's website crashed almost immediately. "We had to put a pause on the website until we regrouped on the Thursday morning," said Bancroft. "My phone went crazy. It was a pinch me moment for everyone connected to Grimsby Town."

She's already achieved incredible success on the pitch with Arsenal and as captain of Ireland, but soccer star Katie McCabe has her sights set on a second World Cup. Here, she talks about her public clash with former Ireland manager Vera Pauw, the future of her relationship with teammate Caitlin Foord and her plans for life after football

Fridolina Rolfö is joining Manchester United as a free agent after terminating her contract with Barcelona, where she was a key player for four years.

"After speaking to Charlotte [Healy, the City head coach] and everything that the club offers both on and off the pitch, it felt like a good fit. The club wants to get promoted and I love winning."

Caroline Weir's journey from Pitreavie Park to the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium showcases her exceptional drive and determination in women's football, achieving significant milestones along the way.

Director Gurinder Chadha has confirmed that a sequel to Bend It Like Beckham is officially in development with plans to release it in 2027 for the film's 25th anniversary.

Women’s football in France, marked by Lyon's Champions League success, is evolving with the addition of teams like Monaco United, aiming for long-term development.

Kelsie Burrows, captain of Cliftonville, received a 16-match ban for allegedly assaulting a match official, stemming from an incident after a match on July 25.

After defeats to Spain in the women's World Cup final in 2023 and the men's Euros final in 2024, Sarina Wiegman's team finally got the better of their rivals.