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Match ReportsBarcelona beat Lyon to secure fourth Women's Champions League titleFollow live BBC coverage, text commentary, score updates and match stats from Barcelona vs OL Lyonnes in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
BBC·11 days

Match Reports

Wave rise to first as Gotham, Courage carry momentum into breakSunday’s National Women’s Soccer League slate closed out Matchweek 10 with San Diego climbing to the top of the table, Gotham continuing its defensive dominance, and North Carolina carrying momentum into the summer break with a third straight victory. Byars seals late victory as Wave head into break on high note The San Diego Wave […]
The Equalizer·3 days
Celtic Women Join Men’s Team in Rangers Troll After Scottish Cup WinThe Hoops saw off their rivals 1-0 in the showpiece finale to end the season at the national stadium thanks to Morgan Cross's goal in the first-half of the
Celts Are Here·3 days
NWSL Week 9 round-up: Utah goes top of table with win over Denver, Chicago snaps skidNWSL Week 9 saw Utah go top of table, while Nicole Payne and Mallie McKenzie scored goals to make us smile.
Her Football Hub·8 days
NWSL stats and minutiae after Week 9Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 9 of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an addition? Hit me @thedanlauletta on Bsky or X. All statistics reference regular season games only except where noted. […]
The Equalizer·8 days
Lowestoft Town Crowned Champions of the Norfolk LeagueLowestoft Town were crowned Norfolk League champions, while Shrublands and Dereham Town topped Divisions 1 and 2 respectively.
Women's Football Magazine·2 days
Tranmere and Vauxhall Motors Secure Doubles in the Liverpool Women’s LeagueTranmere Rovers Development and Vauxhall Motors both completed Liverpool Women's League doubles with cup final victories in midweek.
Women's Football Magazine·5 days
Supreme Ladies Stay Unbeaten as Chiewia Ladies score first goal in Bolga Sharp Arrows draw
Ghana Football Association·13 days

Transfers & Contracts

An Era of Golden Dominance: Alexia Putellas Leaves BarcelonaWhen Alexia Putellas announced her departure from Barcelona last week, she described her 14-year stay as ‘a perfect story.’ Alexia Putellas waves goodbye to Barcelona, countless trophies, and an era of pure dominance. As a true legend of the game, a history maker and true inspiration, we are going to be running back through Putella's time at Barcelona, and what her next chapter may look like. The Origin Story of a Footballing SuperheroBefore she became the face of Barcelona's dominance, a two-ti
Girlactico·16 hours
United Women face an uphill battle to keep hold of electric star as Ineos receive two bids - SkyManchester United Women face another concern ahead of a busy summer window as two bids have been made for Melvine Malard.
The Peoples Person·1 day
Chelsea sign McCabe after Arsenal departureChelsea have announced the signing of Republic of Ireland international Katie McCabe after she left Arsenal following an 11-year spell at the club.
TNT Sports·2 days
Tottenham Hotspur Women Sign Caitlin Dijkstra From WolfsburgTottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Dutch international defender Caitlin Dijkstra from VfL Wolfsburg on a long-term contract.
Women's Football Blog·7 days
Spurs Women Announce New Signing of Caitlin DijkstraSpurs Women have signed Netherlands international Caitlin Dijkstra on a long-term deal from Wolfsburg, where her contract is up this summer.
Women's Football Magazine·8 days
Shaw agrees fresh long-term City dealThree-time WSL Golden Boot winner Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester City.
Manchester City Women FC·9 days
View: Aston Villa Women overhaul must begin now as big-name exit continues unwanted newsAston Villa Women are in for an increasingly busy transfer window as Kirsty Hanson looks set to follow three big names out the door in B6.
Villa News (Aston Villa Women)·1 hour
Liverpool Women Sign Slovenia Defender Sara Agrež from FC KölnLiverpool Women have completed the signing of Slovenia international defender Sara Agrež from FC Köln ahead of the new WSL season.
Women's Football Blog·13 days
Wales' Cain leaves Leicester after WSL relegationWales forward Hannah Cain is leaving Leicester City following the club's relegation from the WSL but international team-mate Olivia Clarke will stay.
BBC·2 days
Wolves Express | A double Wolves Women retirementThe Wolves Women careers of Jade Cross and Beth Merrick are celebrated on the latest Wolves Express episode, after the pair announced their retirements...
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Official Site·7 days
News: Jennifer Falk, Risa Shimizu and Martha Thomas to return to parent clubsJennifer Falk, Risa Shimizu and Martha Thomas will return to their parent clubs following their loan spells at Liverpool FC Women.
Liverpool FC - Official Site·9 days
Liverpool FC Women Sign Defender Sara Agrez From CologneThe defender will likely fill in for departed Gemmas Bonner and Evans.
The Liverpool Offside·12 days
West Ham Women to Complete Permanent Signing of Katie ZelemWest Ham Women have secured the permanent signing of Katie Zelem on a three-year deal following her loan spell from London City Lionesses.
Women's Football Magazine·12 days
Trio to leave Bristol CityBristol City have announced the news that three first team players will be leaving the club when their contracts expire next month
FAWSL Full-Time·10 days

Team News

Alexia Putellas wins Women's Champions League Player of the Season after inspiring Barcelona to fourth continental crownBarcelona captain Alexia Putellas has officially been named the 2025-26 UEFA Women's Champions League Player of the Season. The Spanish midfielder reclaimed her status as the finest player on the continent following a sensational knockout campaign that saw the Blaugrana secure their fourth European title.
Goal.com·10 days
Charlton’s women win promotion to the WSLAlmost 20 years after Richard Murray disbanded Charlton’s women’s team following relegation they are back in the big time after winning their play-off final today against Leicester at The Valley. O…
ChicagoAddick·11 days
Arsenal parade: All the detailsArsenal’s Champions Parade will take place in Islington on Sunday from 2pm, with both the men’s and women’s teams involved.
Daily Cannon·4 days
Plymouth Argyle Women's head coach Marie Hourihan resigns from roleDespite a successful season, Marie Hourihan has chosen to step down and leave the club
Plymouth Live·6 days
Athlone Town appoint Lily Agg as women’s head coach32-year-old Agg takes the reins at the back-to-back league champions after the departure of John Sullivan very early into the new season back in March.
Irish Examiner·6 days
Le Tissier named Women's Player of the Month for MayManchester United captain Maya Le Tissier has been named our final Women's Player of the Month this season, after topping May's poll.
Manchester United - Official Site·7 days
United Women star proves worth amongst elite with Champions League awardManchester United Women star Phallon Tullis-Joyce has proven her worth by collecting another award in the Champions League.
The Peoples Person·10 days
Women’s First Team | Women’s Football Pyramid Allocation 26/27Following communication received today from The Football Association, we can confirm that our Women’s First Team will once again be competing in the Southern Region Women’s Football League Division One South in the 2026/27 Campaign! A third consecutive top 3 finish as well as back-to-back Runners-Up for our Women’s First Team shows the strength and...
Havant & Waterlooville - Official Site·5 hours
Grimsby Town Women Confirmed to East Midlands Regional Women’s League Premier DivisionGrimsby Town Women will compete in the East Midlands Regional Women's League Premier Division during the 2026/27 season following confirmation of the club's
Grimsby Town - Official Site·10 hours
Bath City Women End of Season AwardsBath City Women’s End of Season Award Night took place at Cannon Clark Stadium @ Twerton Park on Friday following another successful season for both the first and development sides. The award winners were: First Team : Manager’s Player of the Season : Tara Taylor Players’ Player : Bex Fry Supporters’ Player of the Season... Read More
Bath City - Official Site·4 days
Voting open for LFC Women's Goal of the Season for 2025-26Cast your vote for Liverpool's Men's Goal of the Season in 2025-26.
Liverpool FC - Official Site·7 days
Voting open for Liverpool FC Women's 2025-26 Player of the SeasonIt is time to decide Liverpool FC Women's 2025-26 Standard Chartered Player of the Season.
Liverpool FC - Official Site·8 days
Rootz Sistaz and Immigration Ladies secure Women’s Premier League qualificationRootz Sistaz and Immigration Ladies have secured qualification to the 2026/27 Women’s Premier League following the conclusion of Group A of the GFA Regional Wom...
Ghana Football Association·9 days
New League, New Legacy: Wolves Women Season TicketsNew League, New Legacy. Wolves Women are in Women's Super League 2 for the first time in their history and season tickets are now sale to be a Part of t...
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Official Site·13 days

International

Rodman: U.S. Triple Espresso reunion 'amazing'The self-proclaimed "Triple Espresso" of United States women's national team forwards Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson trained together this week for the first time since the 2024 Olympics.
ESPN.co.uk·10 hours
Black Queens hold first training session in AccraThe Black Queens held a first training session for the June FIFA Women’s international window at the University of Ghana Stadium Annex in Accra.A total of 2...
Ghana Football Association·15 hours
Lady Vol Soccer Signee Marlee Raymond Invited to USWNT U-18 International Training CampATLANTA, Ga. – The United States Women's National Team announced on Monday that Tennessee transfer signee Marlee Raymond has been added to the team's upcomin...
Tennessee Volunteers - Official Site·1 day
Women’s international call-ups for JuneSee who will be involved in World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies during the June break for our women's team
Arsenal Women FC - Official Site·1 day
Houston Dash Goalkeeper Jane Campbell to Join Uswnt in BrazilHOUSTON (June 1, 2026) - Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell will join the United States Women’s National Team in Brazil for two friendlies against the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosts. Campbell replaces goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce following an injury suffered during the World Sevens Football tournament in England. Campbell has
Houston Dynamo - Official Site·2 days
Internationals preview: 13 LFC Women players called up for June fixturesSee when and where 13 Liverpool FC Women players will represent their countries in June.
Liverpool FC - Official Site·2 days
Wales boss Wilkinson has unfinished businessRhian Wilkinson says she extended her spell as Wales head coach because she has unfinished business in the role.
BBC·4 days
Chaney Receives Invite to Train with Mexico’s U-20 Women’s National Team in PolandOMAHA, Neb. – Creighton Women's Soccer standout Jalen Chaney has been named to the Mexico U-20 Women's National Team that will travel to Swietochlowice, Pola...
Creighton Bluejays - Official Site·8 hours
Stapleton and Nolan return for crucial qualifiers
BBC·13 days

Previews

Barcelona Women vs Lyon Women - prediction, team news, lineupsSports Mole previews Saturday's Women's Champions League clash between Barcelona Women and Lyon Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole·13 days
Barca and Lyon set stage for fourth meeting in Women’s Champions League finalBy Samindra Kunti in Oslo May 22 – In a new chapter of their European rivalry, FC Barcelona will seek to reclaim their European crown against Olympique Lyon in the final of the Women’s Champions League.  Last season, Barcelona lost the Women’s Champions League against Arsenal 1-0, but in their sixth consecutive Champions League final they will have the opportunity to stamp their authority on the European game after a season in which they demonstrated their customary control, Read more …
Inside World Football·12 days
Six battles that will decide the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and LyonAs Barcelona and Lyon prepare to meet in the 2026 Women's Champions League final, GOAL highlights six battles that are likely to decide the meeting in Oslo
Goal.com·14 days
Spain Women vs England Women - prediction, team news, lineupsSports Mole previews Friday's Women's World Cup qualifiers between Spain Women and England Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole·3 hours
Stakes high in Old Firm Women's Scottish Cup finalWatch Sportscene, listen to Sportsound and follow live text commentary from Rangers vs Celtic in the Women's Scottish Cup final.
BBC·4 days
How to watch Celtic v Rangers Women? TV channel, live stream and kick-off time in Scottish Cup final showdownThe Old Firm face off at Hampden this weekend for the final piece of silverware up for grabs this season
Daily Record·7 days
Women’s international break: Who’s playing and when?All the information needed to follow our players across June's international break.
Manchester City - Official Site·13 hours
How to watch Hibs vs Hearts Women: kick-off time, TV channel and live stream for sold out Swpl finaleThe SWPL season will round off with an Edinburgh Derby
Edinburgh Evening News·12 days
Final Fantasy tipsA look at which players are available to Fantasy managers and the points they have scored so far ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and OL Lyonnes.
UEFA·14 days
Stakes high in Old Firm Women's Scottish Cup final
BBC·4 days

Business & Off-pitch

Jws raises new money to expands its women’s sports media platformJune 1 – Media and events business Just Women’s Sports (JWS) has closed a fresh investment round at what founder and CEO Haley Rosen describes as “the heart” of a defining year for the sport and at a moment when women’s football in the United States is enjoying unprecedented commercial and cultural momentum. The round is led by Bolt Ventures, the family office of sports investor David Blitzer, which previously backed JWS in 2022. Read more …
Inside World Football·3 days
World Sevens Football London Edition 2026 to Stream Globally on DAZNDAZN will stream the World Sevens Football London Edition 2026 globally, while Sky Sports holds exclusive UK rights for the tournament.
Women's Football Blog·12 days
Drinking in view of the pitch back for Leicester City play-offCharlton Women take on Leicester City at The Valley (May 23rd, KO 12.30pm), with this being another fixture involved in the Drinking in the Bowl trial.
Charlton Athletic - Official Site·14 days

Opinion & Features

The rise of Melchie Dumornay: How Haiti's uber-talent came to lead Lyon's hopes of Women's Champions League gloryAt 22 years old, Melchie Dumornay is already one of the world's best players, with her at the forefront of Lyon's hopes of Women's Champions League glory after an incredible rise to the top
Goal.com·13 days
Analysis: Barcelona's clinical finishingUEFA Technical Observer Gemma Grainger examines how Barcelona's ruthless edge in front of goal helped them defeat OL Lyonnes 4-0 in the 2026 UEFA Women's Champions League final.
UEFA·10 days
Ex-PL CEO: Arsenal and Everton show rivals how it's done with ‘big focus’ on women’s teamsArsenal celebrated the success of both their men's and women's teams last weekend. Premier League clubs are expected to follow suit long-term.
Football Insider·12 hours
Is The Golden Age of Women's Football Over?Someday, I’m going to tell my grandkids about this exact time in football. I’ll talk to them about the days when you could head to Borehamwood for an Arsenal game or trek out to Kingsmeadow for Chelsea, snag a ticket for £7.50 and be close enough to the pitch to hear the players calling for the ball. I can still see it so clearly, Beth Mead curling in absolute bangers in front of a couple hundred people who were just as obsessed as I was. It felt like our own private club, a little community whe
Girlactico·16 hours
Why Hearts Women are deserved champions as Eva Olid and team create historyHeart of Midlothian Women clinched the SWPL title at Meadowbank. Joel Sked reflects on a historic achievement.
Hearts Standard·10 days
Lauletta’s XI: Thorns, Royals entertain, fingers crossed for BandaWeek 10 saw the Thorns and Royals put on a show, the Current and Legacy play the passive game, and a bittersweet weekend for Barbra Banda, who marveled with her play before leaving with an injury. Here are 11 thoughts from the weekend. We’ll do this every Monday following National Women’s Soccer League match weeks. […]
The Equalizer·2 days
Tactics Talk: How Kenza Dali became one of the NWSL’s most important playersThinking of the most significant moments in the National Women’s Soccer League in recent years, the 2024 signings of Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga by the Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current, respectively, are obvious. Both players were essential in turning solid contenders into winning machines. Of the tactical tweaks, the Portland Thorns’ decision to […]
The Equalizer·7 days
The Leicester City Women 2025/26 season review – Part 2: The horror unfoldsWe continue our reflection on the 2025/26 season for Leicester City Women with an assessment of the issues as the spiral towards relegation became clear.
The Fosse Way·8 days
Women's Champions League final insightsThe UEFA Technical Observer Group take a deep dive into the 2026 final – OL Lyonnes' initially effective defensive plan and how Barcelona, grateful to their goalkeeper, overcame it.
UEFA·9 days
From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of LopezWith the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez.
BBC·13 days
Ballon d'Or Feminin 2026 Power Rankings: Who will end Aitana Bonmati's three-year dominance of the Women's Golden Ball?Aitana Bonmati has won all of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it belong to Barca team-mate Alexia Putellas? England star Alessia Russo? Or someone else?
Goal.com·1 day
Wales boss Wilkinson has unfinished business
BBC·4 days
Man United star Melvine Malard will be backing OL Lyonnes in UWCL final at WePlayStrong HouseManchester United forward Melvine Malard will attend the UWCL to engage with fans, grow the game, and support her friends at OL Lyonnes.
Her Football Hub·12 days
Revelation of the Season: Lily YohannesOL Lyonnes midfielder Lily Yohannes is the UEFA Women's Champions League Revelation of the Season.
UEFA·10 days
Real Sociedad Confirm Departure of Five Players Following Top SeasonReal Sociedad Femenino announce five departures as the club prepares for another season in the Women's Champions League.
Women's Football Blog·5 days
In the spotlight | Chloe ChiversFrom making her senior Wales debut at 16 to almost retiring six years later following two ACL injuries, Swansea City's Chloe Chivers reflects on the highs and lows of her career so far following a memorable 2025-26 campaign.
Swansea City - Official Site·5 days
Women’s Soccer Ushers in Twelve New FacesCLINTON, S.C. – Anticipating his third season as the head coach of the Presbyterian College women's soccer squad, Matt Smith has announced the program's full offseason
Presbyterian College Blue Hose - Official Site·5 days
Record season ticket sales sold for upcoming Bwsl campaignWomen's first-team season ticket sales have soared, with a record number sold for the upcoming 2026/27 BWSL campaign.
Charlton Athletic - Official Site·6 days
Vote | Women's Supporters' Player of the SeasonFollowing the conclusion of our Women’s team’s season last Sunday, you can have your say on who should win our Women’s Supporters' Player of the Season – submit your vote on the poll below!
Port Vale - Official Site·6 days
Cast your vote for Liverpool U18s' Goal of the SeasonHave your say on Liverpool U18s’ best strike in 2025-26 with our Goal of the Season poll.
Liverpool FC - Official Site·13 days
Arsenal Women News Round-Up
Arseblog·7 days