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Kerr still playing bit part as Chelsea lose 100% record

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr played just 17 minutes off the bench for Chelsea as they lost their perfect WSL record with a 1-1 draw at Manchester Utd.

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Chelsea juggernaut heads to Manchester United for trickiest WSL test so far

It is more than 500 days since the Blues last lost a WSL game, but coach warns, ‘We did not achieve anything yet’

The Guardian - UK

Emma Hayes: ‘I don’t think coaches are always thought about as human beings’

The USA women’s manager talks to Tom Garry about the death of Matt Beard and how managers need more support to navigate the modern game

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'Like a new person': Sam all smiles after comeback goal

Sam Kerr has been honoured with a special football to mark her 100 goals for Chelsea -- and she hasn't been able to stop smiling since the landmark strike.

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Chelsea face Barcelona rematch as Women’s Champions League draw revealed

European champions Arsenal face Lyon while Manchester United will welcome back Mary Earps when they play Paris Saint-Germain

The Independent UK

Gaborone United ‘break all records’ to put Botswana on world football map

After becoming first club from the country to win a regional trophy, team set their sights on the CAF Champions League

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'Sam's ready': Chelsea poised to unleash Kerr - at last

Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor has revealed how tough it's been for Sam Kerr during her injury absence as she's set to be unleashed after 20 months.

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‘Not ideal’: WSL coaches react to mid-match TV interviews after fans’ backlash

This week’s newsletter looks at a new approach from broadcasters that has left many supporters unimpressed

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action

Replacements helped the Gunners overcome newcomers London City, Vignola strikes three and Koga is backed to be ‘one of the best’

The Guardian - UK

Carpenter leads Matildas' charge on WSL opening weekend

Ellie Carpenter has proved the Australian standout among the dozen Matildas on view on the first weekend of the new Women's Super League season.

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WSL: Sonia Bompastor hails 'important' Chelsea win over Man City but not getting carried away

Blues boss pleased with early confidence boost but expecting ‘difficult’ challenge to retain title

Evening Standard

Kerr made to wait for return as fellow Matilda shines

The long-awaited comeback of Sam Kerr has been put on hold as she watched fellow Matilda Ellie Carpenter light up the start of the WSL season for Chelsea.

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Chelsea 2-1 Man City: Blues win thrilling WSL opener to deliver early title statement

Aggie Beever-Jones and Maika Hamano on target as Sonia Bompastor’s domestic Treble winners pick up where they left off at Stamford Bridge

Evening Standard

Chelsea’s Beever-Jones shows she is more than an impact player on bouncy opening night

Forward opened the scoring against Manchester City and could dominate her side’s front line this season

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Hamano strikes as Chelsea open WSL season with win over Manchester City

Maika Hamano and Aggie Beever-Jones scored in the champions’ 2-1 opening-night victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge

The Independent UK

Chelsea vs Man City live: Visitors rue late injuries as Blues grit out win in WSL opener

Sonia Bompastor led Chelsea to an invincible season in her debut WSL season last term

Evening Standard

WSL - the big kick-off: Arsenal bank on their firepower to end Chelsea's six-year stranglehold

Sonia Bompastor’s treble-winners are the team to beat, but Gunners are full of confidence after Champions League glory

The Guardian - UK

Sam Kerr poised for Chelsea return in Women’s Super League opener after injury

The Australia striker has been named in Chelsea’s squad for Friday’s match against Manchester City after 20 months out because of a serious knee injury

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Back in business! Sam Kerr to make Chelsea return

Sam Kerr will feature for Chelsea in their Women's Super League season-opener, playing her first soccer match since December 2023.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams involvement ‘a win for women’s football’ – Catarina Macario

The 23-time grand slam tennis champion was at May’s FA Cup final with her husband Alexis Ohanian after his minority investment in Chelsea.

The Guardian - UK

Record transfers and a managerial merry-go-round – but can anyone stop Chelsea in the WSL?

The new season starts on Friday with Sonia Bompastor’s side chasing a seventh consecutive title but rivals have hope

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Super League 2025-26 previews No 4: Chelsea

Sonia Bompastor’s side have room for improvement despite last season’s treble and are boosted by arrival of Ellie Carpenter

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Sam Kerr sets big targets as injury return nears

Matildas superstar striker Sam Kerr is closing in on her long-awaited playing return with Chelsea and has set high expectations of herself.

The Independent UK

Five Lionesses nominated for women’s Ballon d’Or award

Captain Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Hannah Hampton all made the shortlist

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Nine PSG players dominate Ballon d’Or 2025 nominee list

UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain dominate the men’s list for football’s most prestigious award.

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