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Arsenal were set to take on Leicester this weekend in the WSL, but the game has been preemptively postponed due to the Gunners’ involvement in the Champions Cup. Why has Arsenal vs Leicester been postponed? [...]

Jen Beattie says the WSL title is “still possible” for Chelsea

Former Manchester City player Jen Beattie believes Chelsea are still in the WSL title race despite their defeat to Arsenal. The title appears to be Manchester City’s to lose, after Andree Jeglertz’s side built a [...]

VISA announced as sponsor of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup

The inaugural women’s FIFA Champions Cup will be sponsored by VISA, as confirmed on the eve of the semi finals. VISA has picked up the naming rights for all of the individual awards at the [...]

Who are AS FAR? Arsenal’s Champions Cup military opponents founded by the king

Arsenal women kick off their Champions Cup journey on Wednesday night with a semi-final against AS FAR in the semi-finals. The Moroccan side is a very unique team that was formed by the nation’s military. [...]

Brighton boss Dario Vidosic’s father Rado dies after battle with cancer

Rado Vidosic, the father of Brighton head coach Dario, has died at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer. Dario Vidosic pays tribute to “hero” father Rado Brighton and Dario Vidosic both confirmed [...]

Arsenal name squad for Women’s Champions Cup

Arsenal have confirmed their squad for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final stage, which begins on Wednesday. It includes Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly and Daphne van Domselaar, all of whom have been absent recently due [...]

Washington Spirit sign Paraguay teenager Claudia Martinez for £700,000

Paraguay sensation Claudia Martinez has joined the Washington Spirit for £700,000, entering the top ten for record signings in women’s football. The fee surpasses that of the most expensive signing in the WSL this month, [...]

Why Sarina Wiegman says England should not “take for granted” Women’s World Cup qualification

England head coach Sarina Wiegman says that the Lionesses have a tough route to qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Only the top team in the group will automatically progress to the finals in [...]

Why Olivia Smith says Arsenal like to “suffer” ahead of Women’s Champions Cup

Olivia Smith says that her experience of North American football may prove an advantage if Arsenal face Gotham FC in the new FIFA Women’s Champions Cup this week. But she agreed that the team sometimes [...]

Renee Slegers credits Arsenal defence as catalyst for good form

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers has credited her team’s strong defence for their good recent run, which has seen them close the gap to just three points behind Chelsea in the WSL. The Gunners beat their [...]

Bunny Shaw looking forward to Chelsea challenge after taking step closer to WSL title

Bunny Shaw wants to “feel comfortable being uncomfortable” as Manchester City prepare to face Chelsea in what could prove to be a decider in the WSL title race. City took a nine-point lead at the [...]

The key Chelsea players out of contract this summer and will they stay or go?

Chelsea Women have some big decisions to make, with seven key players on expiring contracts, and here SheKicks gives our verdict on whether they will stay or go. Chelsea players on expiring contracts: Should they [...]

WSL relegation battle blown wide open after Liverpool and West Ham wins

The WSL relegation battle has been blown wide open after both Liverpool and West Ham picked up surprise wins on matchday 13. With Everton and Leicester both also losing, the race to stay in the [...]

Women’s Super League January transfer window: Delphine Cascarino to London City Lionesses and every other confirmed deal

The January transfer window has already seen some major moves for clubs in the Women’s Super League (WSL). Tottenham made the first signing of the window back in November, with Signe Gaupset joining the club [...]

Is Bunny Shaw the best striker in women’s football right now?

Bunny Shaw scored yet another pivotal goal for Manchester City over the weekend and she has firmly asserted herself as one of the best players in the world. The City forward is in the hunt [...]

Women’s Champions Cup: Teams, prize money and how to watch

The finals of the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup get underway on Wednesday, with Arsenal one of four teams vying to lift the trophy. Below, SheKicks provides all the information you need to know about FIFA’s [...]

The matches to be aired live during the Women’s FA Cup fifth round

Four matches from the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Fifth Round Proper will be broadcast live across TNT Sports and Channel 4. The full schedule is as follows: Birmingham City v Chatham Town – Saturday 21 [...]

The Manchester United star Marc Skinner praised after beating Aston Villa

Manchester Untied thrashed Aston Villa on WSL matchday 13 and Marc Skinner had plenty to say about one player even though she didn’t get on the scoresheet. United won 4-1 and it was Lisa Naalsund [...]

The Liverpool player who was “really important” in first win of season, according to Gareth Taylor

Liverpool head coach Gareth Taylor was thrilled as his side got their first Women’s Super League win of the season, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 with a late Mia Enderby brace – and afterwards he hailed [...]

Which WSL club would suit Alexia Putellas best amid Barcelona exit speculation

Alexia Putellas has been linked with an exit from Barcelona and the Spain star was in attendance at the London City Lionesses vs Manchester City match in the WSL on Sunday. She was spotted in [...]

Why London City Lionesses head coach Eder Maestre thought his side “deserved more” against Manchester City

Eder Maestre went into the weekend with one win and one draw in his two matches as London City Lionesses head coach. But in his first home game in charge, his side fell 2-1 to [...]

Why Sam Coffey describes her Manchester City debut as “stressful”

New Manchester City signing Sam Coffey came on for the closing stages against London City Lionesses on Sunday. The score was 1-1 when she entered the fray as a 76th-minute replacement for Laura Blindkilde Brown, [...]

Manchester City head coach Andree Jeglertz gives verdict on big-spending London City Lionesses

Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City extended their advantage at the top of the table to nine points on Sunday. They beat London City Lionesses in Bromley 2-1, with goals from Kerolin and Bunny Shaw. [...]

The superstars watching London City Lionesses against Manchester City

Some of the best players on the world were on show on the pitch at the CopperJax Stadium on Sunday. Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City beat London City Lionesses 2-1 with goals from Kerolin [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Doing the maths – Emily Syme of Bristol City on goals, assists and accountancy

25th January 2026

Emily Syme is in a fine run of form at the moment – nominated for WSL2 Player of the Month and Goal of the Month in December. And her momentum wasn’t disrupted by the winter [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Ellie Tanser on Hull City returning to league campaign after Women’s FA Cup heroics

25th January 2026

Hull City captain Ellie Tanser says her team return to FA Women’s National League Northern Premier action this weekend with their heads held high after their Women’s FA Cup exit. They hosted WSL2 side Birmingham [...]

North Carolina Courage appoint Mak Lind as head coach

The North Carolina Courage have appointed Mak Lind as the third head coach in club history. Previous head coach Sean Nahas left the club in August 2025, with Nathan Thackeray taking over as acting head [...]

Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze gives verdict on Arsenal title credentials

Arsenal got their first away win at Chelsea in more than seven years on Saturday. Second-half goals from Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey sealed a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge that got the Gunners to [...]

The reaction as Beth Mead named player of the match in Arsenal victory over Chelsea

Beth Mead was named player of the match as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-0 to claim bragging rights in the London derby. She scored the opening goal on 55 minutes and set up team-mate Mariona Caldentey [...]

Steph Houghton on why Arsenal have “got a lot more work to do”

Former England captain Steph Houghton says Arsenal have had a difficult season so far – and they have a lot more to do if they want to defend their UEFA Women’s Champions League crown. Speaking [...]

The Arsenal star who returns to starting line-up following injury

USA international Emily Fox returns to the Arsenal starting line-up for their Women’s Super League match against Chelsea. Fox was substituted in the first half of the Gunners’ Women’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with Aston [...]

Natalia Arroyo on “one of the most important” Aston Villa players and her achievements so far

Aston Villa head coach Natalia Arroyo had plenty of praise for defender Anna Patten – who marks an impressive milestone of 100 appearances for the club as well as 100 WSL appearances, all at the [...]

“We miss him” – Brighton interim head coach Chris Roberts on Dario Vidosic’s absence

Brighton and Hove Albion picked up three points on the road on Friday night, defeating Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park. It is their second win and second clean sheet in succession following their 2-0 Women’s [...]

Chelsea v Arsenal: What to expect on the touchline from Sonia Bompastor and Renee Slegers in cross-London derby

The big London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal in the Women’s Super League takes place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. And Blues head coach Sonia Bompastor and her Gunners counterpart Renee Slegers do not want [...]

Katie Zelem reunites with former boss Guarino after West Ham loan move

Katie Zelem has signed for West Ham United on loan from London City Lionesses until the end of the season. It means a reunion between the midfielder and Hammers head coach Rita Guarino, who won [...]

Renee Slegers on Olivia Smith’s “tough learning” experience as ban rules her out of Chelsea clash

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers says it is a “tough learning” experience for Olivia Smith after a red card ruled her out of this weekend’s must-win clash with Chelsea. Smith was sent off after being shown [...]

Rita Guarino: West Ham are improving ‘step by step’

Despite facing relegation this season, West Ham manager Rita Guarino is confident in her team’s ability to improve and avoid the dreaded drop. The Hammers are fighting a relegation battle with Liverpool but are still [...]

Jess Carter explains why she wasn’t happy at Chelsea before move to Gotham FC

Jess Carter has revealed she wasn’t happy at the end of her time with Chelsea, leading to her move to Gotham FC. The 28-year-old made 151 appearances for Chelsea between 2018 and 2024, winning five [...]

Wales assistant manager Jon Grey leaves women’s team in search for new challenge

Wales women’s assistant coach Jon Grey has left his role with the international team after two years with the nation. Grey has taken the opportunity to move back into men’s football with a position as [...]

How new signing Alisha Lehmann is settling into Leicester City