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Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor was already reflecting on her side’s humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City immediately after the match on Sunday. And she said there were “reasons to explain” the [...]

Renee Slegers names strong Arsenal side for FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final v Corinthians

Renee Slegers has named a strong Arsenal side to face Corinthians in the final of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. But co-captain Leah Williamson is not in the line-up. Instead, she is on the bench [...]

The incredible statistics behind this Manchester City star’s display against Chelsea

Kerolin was the hero as Manchester City underlined their Women’s Super League title credentials on Sunday. They thrashed defending champions Chelsea 5-1 at the Etihad, thanks to a hat-trick from the Brazil international. Bunny Shaw [...]

What Gareth Taylor will say to Liverpool players after defeat to Manchester United

Liverpool head coach Gareth Taylor expressed his disappointment at his team’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. A brace from Lisa Naalsund and one from Fridolina Rolfo secured the win, with Alice Bergstrom scoring [...]

Why this Manchester United goalscorer says Liverpool victory is “extra nice”

Lisa Naalsund scored twice as Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-1 in the Barclays Women’s Super League. It means Marc Skinner’s side are now second in the WSL table, with Chelsea facing leaders Manchester City later [...]

The Manchester City player making her return as WSL leaders face Chelsea

Australia international Mary Fowler is in the Manchester City squad for the first time since April last year. The Women’s Super League leaders face Chelsea at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon. And they will be [...]

Canada international Carly Wickenheiser signs for North Carolina Courage

Canada international Carly Wickenheiser has signed for North Carolina Courage, moving from BK Häcken. The midfielder has signed a contract that will keep her at the club through the 2027 NWSL season. “I’m super excited [...]

“A plethora of talent” – League leaders Moneyfields on their rise, their future…and combating sexism

When Karl Watson was asked if he would take on responsibility for setting up and leading a women’s team at Moneyfields, he had some requests to make. “I was interested, but only if we didn’t pay [...]

The four sides in FA Women’s National League Cup semi-finals, one match postponed

The semi-finals of the FA Women’s National League Cup are scheduled to take place this weekend. Plymouth Argyle host Burnley in one semi-final; AFC Bournemouth’s trip to West Bromwich Albion in the other has been [...]

Aston Villa’s Lydia Sallaway joins Glasgow City on loan

Ahead of their Sky Sports Women’s Premier League Cup semi-final against Hibernian, Glasgow City have announced the loan signing of an England youth international. They have confirmed the signing of defender Lydia Sallaway, who will [...]

Glasgow City sign American midfielder Emily Gray

American midfielder Emily Gray has joined Glasgow City on a deal which runs until the summer of 2027. The 25-year-old arrives in Scotland from Utah Royals in her native United States, having spent the last [...]

Why Sonia Bompastor says Women’s Super League title race isn’t over for Chelsea just yet

After Chelsea lost to Arsenal in the WSL last weekend, it gave Manchester City a nine-point advantage at the top of the table. The Blues – the defending champions – sit in second place, and [...]

What Andree Jeglertz expects from his Manchester City players against Chelsea

Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City host second-placed Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. And head coach Andree Jeglertz has detailed what he wants to see from his players – especially as they look [...]

Wubben-Moy poses with FIFA Women’s Champions Cup trophy as Slegers gives Arsenal team news ahead of final

Lotte Wubben-Moy of Arsenal and Erika Cristiano dos Santos of Corinthians posed with the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup trophy up close ahead of competing for the title at the Emirates Stadium. The final takes place [...]

Martin Ho on possible imminent Tottenham Hotspur transfer targets: “We’re always in the market”

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Ho hinted that he may yet make a few more signings ahead of the transfer deadline day next week. In his press conference on Friday afternoon, he told reporters: “We’re always in the market and we’re still [...]

Renee Slegers on Arsenal being prepared for the “unknown” against Corinthians

Renee Slegers says Arsenal are prepared for the “unknown” when they play Corinthians in the Women’s Champions Cup final. The Gunners are bidding to become the first winners of the competition, with the two sides [...]

Aoba Fujino “likely” to return for Manchester City’s clash with WSL title rivals Chelsea

Manchester City star Aoba Fujino is “likely” to be available for selection for their crucial top-of-the-table clash with WSL title rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Andree Jeglertz’s side hold a nine-point lead at the top over [...]

Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor names the “game-changing” signing for Manchester United

Liverpool head coach Gareth Taylor has named the player who has been a “game-changer” signing for this weekend’s opponents, Manchester United. Gareth Taylor highlights threat of Jess Park Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Liverpool [...]

Niamh Peacock makes history with switch from Arsenal to Portsmouth

Niamh Peacock has become the first player to sign an Academy Development Registration contract in WSL 2, after joining Portsmouth until the end of the season from Arsenal. Niamh Peacock j0ins Portsmouth Portsmouth, who are [...]

Sofia Jakobsson becomes Sweden’s highest-paid player after leaving London City Lionesses

Sofia Jakobsson has brought her time with the London City Lionesses to a close after the club confirmed a mutual agreement to terminate her contract. Not long after the announcement, the veteran forward completed a [...]

The family connection that means Ylinn Tennebo is thrilled to sign for West Ham

Full back Ylinn Tennebo has signed for West Ham United from Toppserien side Valerenga. And the 26-year-old revealed that there’s a special reason that she is so excited to sign for the club. “It feels [...]

Ian Wright explains why Everton should replace Brian Sorensen

Ian Wright has explained why he believes Everton should make a change and replace their current head coach, Brian Sorensen. Everton in poor run of form The Toffees have endured a difficult 2025-26 season, despite [...]

Everton head coach Brian Sorensen gives latest on Kelly Gago transfer

Brian Sorensen says there is no further news on Kelly Gago’s potential move away from Everton. Kelly Gago has been linked with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, and Sorensen had confirmed last week that she [...]

Why Brian Sorensen added Arsenal loanee Laila Harbert to his Everton squad

Brian Sorensen has been working on adding to his squad this transfer window – most recently adding loan signing Laila Harbert from Arsenal. The 19-year-old spent the second half of 2025 on loan at Portland [...]

London City Lionesses head coach Eder Maestre “so sorry” for Dario Vidosic and Brighton after sad bereavement

London City Lionesses head coach Eder Maestre expressed his deepest sympathy for his Brighton and Hove Albion counterpart Dario Vidosic, who lost his father Rado this week. In his press conference on Friday morning, Maestre [...]

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton name their dream signings for Arsenal and Manchester City

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton have named who would be their dream signings for Arsenal Women and Manchester City. Both Arsenal and Manchester City have strengthened their sides during the winter transfer window. Arsenal signed [...]

Why the Manchester United-Liverpool rivalry is crucial in WSL, according to Marc Skinner

It’s the latest installment of a historic rivalry this weekend as Manchester United host Liverpool at Leigh in the Women’s Super League. And United head coach Marc Skinner says that local derbies and intense rivalries [...]

What Manchester United boss Marc Skinner is expecting from rejuvenated Liverpool

Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner says his side will be facing a “totally different” Liverpool team this weekend than the one that started the season. The Reds got their first Women’s Super League win [...]

Aston Villa boss Natalia Arroyo expects transfer updates before deadline day

Aston Villa Women manager Natalia Arroyo expects some transfer updates at the club before deadline day. The Women’s Super League club have two signings during the January transfer window, with two players also leaving the [...]

Former Chelsea star Crystal Dunn confirms retirement from professional football

Crystal Dunn, a Women’s World Cup winner and Olympic gold medallist, has officially announced her retirement from professional soccer. The final months of her career were spent with Paris Saint-Germain in France, the sixth of [...]

Lucy Bronze excited by title race ahead of six-pointer against Manchester City

Chelsea and Manchester City lock horns this weekend in a must-win WSL clash for both sides, but Lucy Bronze is fuelled by the chase and still has faith that her team can catch City. After [...]

Arsenal in talks to sign Barcelona full-back Ona Batlle this summer

Former Manchester United full-back Ona Batlle could be set for a return to the Women’s Super League, with Arsenal reportedly interested in signing the Barcelona star. Arsenal pursue move for Ona Batlle The Athletic have [...]

Rita Guarino on the new addition who will be available for West Ham United against Tottenham Hotspur

West Ham United head coach Rita Guarino has confirmed that new loan signing Katie Zelem will be part of the squad for this weekend’s match against Tottenham Hotspur. England international Zelem joined the Hammers on [...]

Manchester City vs Chelsea combined XI with no place for Lucy Bronze

Ahead of Chelsea vs Manchester City, SheKicks selects our combined XI ahead of the top-of-the-table Women’s Super League (WSL) clash. It is a must-win game for Chelsea, who dropped nine points behind Manchester City after [...]

Nottingham Forest sign Liverpool forward Leanne Kiernan on loan

Nottingham Forest have announced the loan signing of forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool. The 26-year-old joins the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. In quotes circulated to the media, Nottingham Forest head coach [...]

How Jenna Nighswonger is bouncing back at Aston Villa after “difficult moment” with Arsenal, according to Natalia Arroyo

Aston Villa head coach Natalia Arroyo says Jenna Nighswonger is settling in well after her loan move from Arsenal. And the Spaniard added that the American had struggled with not being a regular part of [...]

Maisie Symonds on how Brighton has changed since she joined the club

A lot has changed for Brighton since Maisie Symonds joined the club in 2021 but it is all for the better as the team continues to improve.. Symonds is one of the club’s youngest debutants [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Emily Wallace on signing for Norwich City, and promotion tussle with Fulham

Emily Wallace is ready to focus solely on football. The 23-year-old full back has just signed a professional contract with fourth-tier Norwich City – switching from tier three’s AFC Wimbledon. Amidst the excitement of househunting [...]

Kerstin Casparij credits Andree Jeglertz for Manchester City’s ‘freedom’ this season

Manchester City have been unstoppable this season and Kerstin Casparij has credited the change in management for her team’s success. Andree Jeglertz has been a revelation for City since arriving in Manchester at the start [...]

Olivia Smith on needing to keep her cool after League Cup red card