Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action Chelsea made hay to reignite their title hope while Manchester City ran out of steam against the Gunners The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024
Chelsea 8-0 Bristol City: Blues romp to big win as WSL title race takes fresh turn Ruthless display leaves door open for sensational parting gift for Emma Hayes Evening Standard · May 5, 2024
Show us the money: Sydney FC stars urge ALW to invest Matildas and Sydney FC winger Cortnee Vine says the A-League Women has failed to take advantage of the runaway success of 2023's Women's World Cup. AAP · May 5, 2024
Burnley 1-4 Newcastle, Sheffield United 1-3 Nottm Forest: Premier League clockwatch – as it happened Clockwatch: Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards safety with a 3-1 win at Sheffield United as Burnley slumped to a damaging loss against a rampant Newcastle The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024
‘An incredible journey’: Fran Kirby to leave Chelsea at end of the season Fran Kirby is to retire at the end of the season and Chelsea’s all-time top scorer said: ‘It has been one of the biggest privileges of my life’ The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024
Manchester City told to ‘fight to the end’ despite WSL title rivals Chelsea faltering Manager Gareth Taylor has warned Manchester City to maintain their focus despite Chelsea counterpart Emma Hayes conceding the title The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024
Jürgen Klopp hurls yet another stick of dynamite at TNT Sports In today’s Football Daily: explosive stuff from Liverpool’s manager; and Clatt’s all folks The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024
Phil Foden named FWA Footballer of the Year as Man City claim double England and Manchester City forward Phil Foden has landed the prestigious prize FourFourTwo · May 3, 2024
Manchester City’s Foden and Shaw win writers’ player of the year awards Phil Foden and Bunny Shaw have won the Football Writers’ Association’s footballer of the year awards The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024
Emma Hayes’ long goodbye and the farewell tour narrative In today’s Football Daily: Long farewell tours and not eating enough food The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024
Why Zambia’s sharp-shooting Copper Queens won’t leave military behind Despite the team’s rise on the global stage, players are often underpaid so look for opportunities in the armed forces The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024
Chelsea lose Liverpool thriller as WSL title hopes dealt major blow Blues edged in seven-goal classic with Emma Hayes likely now facing a trophyless final season in charge Evening Standard · May 1, 2024
Man City Aussies Fowler, Kennedy home in on WSL crown Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy have moved to within sight of the English title with Manchester City, after a major slip-up by champions Chelsea. AAP · May 1, 2024
Emma Hayes says ‘title race is done’ after Chelsea lose thriller at Liverpool Liverpool’s Gemma Bonner scored a stoppage-time winner to seal a dramatic 4-3 win that leaves Chelsea six points off WSL leaders Manchester City The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024 Liverpool 4-3 Chelsea: Women’s Super League – as it happened Gemma Bonner scored an injury-time winner for Liverpool after a wild second half to leave Chelsea’s title bid hanging by a thread
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024 Ipswich and a managerial punt that has almost got them back in the big time In today’s Football Daily: Kieran McKenna’s incredible work in Suffolk; and Wrexham’s grand plans
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024 Bristol City’s relegation hammers home stark financial realities of WSL As one of two WSL sides without Premier League backing this term, Lauren Smith’s team were up against it from the start
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024 Project ACL: WSL clubs to take part in pioneering injuries research project Clubs are to be the subject of a three-year research initiative designed to find ways of reducing the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024 Bristol City v Manchester City: Women’s Super League – as it happened Bristol City’s relegation to the Championship was confirmed following a 4-0 defeat to title challengers Manchester City.
AAP · Apr 26, 2024 Snapper Rocks back on World Surf League tour Queensland's Snapper Rocks will return to the elite World Surf League tour in 2025, with the break's status guaranteed until 2028.
AAP · Apr 25, 2024 Kelly Slater to make surprise showing at Gold Coast Pro Kelly Slater's time as a full-time athlete on the Championship Tour is over, but the 11-time world champion will compete in at least three more events in 2024.
Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2024 Soaring Crystal Palace heading to WSL as Eagles defy odds after season of change Few would have expected promotion during first season as fully professional outfit
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024 Women’s Champions League and Super League: weekend talking points Chelsea earn chance to make history, City keep the pressure on at the top and the Holmgaards produce some magic for Everton
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024 Monday briefing: The sounds of birdsong and nature are disappearing – here’s what that means In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s new Soundscape series reflects how the diversity of birdsong and animal noise is diminishing the world over thanks to agriculture and climate change
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024 WSL roundup: Shaw double helps Manchester City move top with victory Manchester City returned to the top of the WSL table following a statement 5-0 win over West Ham with Khadija Shaw scoring twice