Fran Kirby aims to ‘enjoy the moment' following her title-winning departure from WSL champions Chelsea

FRAN KIRBY says her final few months at Chelsea had been very emotional after leaving the club a Women's Super League champion. And while the...
THE SUN 6 hours ago

Liverpool fans set off flares as thousands gather for incredible entrance ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s final game

Liverpool fans gathered in their thousands and set off flares to bid farewell to Jurgen Klopp on his final day as manager. Klopp will leave...
TALKSPORT 14 hours ago

Leicester finish season with a disappointing home defeat to Liverpool as off field difficulties shadows on field improvement

Embed from Getty Images The Leicester women team finished the season at home, seeing a 4-0 defeat on the day. Earlier in the season defeating The...
FILBERT WAY 18 hours ago

'I can't believe it': Chelsea women win fifth consecutive WSL title – video

Chelsea women have won their fifth Women's Super League title in a row on goal difference with a 6-0 victory at Manchester United. This was Emma...
THE GUARDIAN 20 hours ago

Emma Hayes ‘hasn't got another drop to give' after Chelsea WSL title triumph

Exhausted Chelsea manager signs off with fifth successive title ‘I felt we deserved title,' says Manchester City's Gareth Taylor Emma Hayes said...
THE GUARDIAN May 18

WSL roundup: Vivianne Miedema says goodbye to Arsenal with goal

Russo scores twice as Gunners thrash Brighton Liverpool seal fourth with Kiernan hat-trick Vivianne Miedema scored in her final appearance for...
THE GUARDIAN May 18

Chelsea thrash Manchester United to win WSL title as Hayes bids farewell

The screams of delight from the departing Emma Hayes in her technical area, the roar and chest-thumping of the injured Sam Kerr sat high above the...
THE GUARDIAN May 18

End of an era: Emma Hayes leaves Chelsea after 12 transformative years – video

Emma Hayes has left her role as Chelsea Women's manager after 12 years as she gets set to become the head coach of the USWNT. Hayes is widely...
THE GUARDIAN May 18

Manchester United v Chelsea: Women's Super League final day – live

Updates from 3pm BST kick-off at Old Trafford Hayes puts emotion aside with title up for grabs Live scoreboard | And feel free to email...
THE GUARDIAN May 18

Farewell Emma Hayes: her incredible Chelsea career – in pictures

As the Women's Super League's most decorated coach leaves west London to manage the USWNT, we take a look back at Emma Hayes's trophy-laden 12...
THE GUARDIAN May 18

The Guardian view on footballing greats: their words reach beyond beautiful game | Editorial

The departure this weekend of Chelsea's Emma Hayes from the WSL and Liverpool's Jürgen Klopp will be felt outside sport The departure this weekend...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Harrison Butker's jersey sales rise as right wing lauds Chiefs kicker after rant

Josh Hawley among conservatives delighted by football player's commencement speech pummeling Pride and working women Harrison Butker's university...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Jurgen Klopp recalls ‘bursting into tears’ reading fan letters in emotional final Liverpool press conference

Jurgen Klopp revealed he ‘burst into tears’ after reading fan letters ahead of his final game as Liverpool manager. The curtain falls on Klopp's...
TALKSPORT May 17

2024-25 Home Kit On Sale Now!

Buy 2024-25 Home Kit Online Own The Show for next season BUY ONLINE Own The Show with 2024-25 Home Kit The wait is over for Royals supporters, as...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 17

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup after seeing off European bid

Brazil gets 119 votes to 78 for Belgium-Netherlands-Germany Infantino says legal threats over Club World Cup are ‘futile' Brazil was declared the...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Brighton's Katie Robinson: ‘I want to be playing with and against the best'

The forward on growing up fast in Bristol, her surprised delight at World Cup call and the lure of new challenges The Brighton forward Katie...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

‘More than capable': Taylor backs City's scoring ability for WSL decider

‘They can score three or four in five or six minutes' Manchester City manager upbeat before Villa showdown Gareth Taylor has backed his side to...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Farewell Emma Hayes and thanks for the trophies, honesty and empathy | Xaymaca Awoyungbo

Manager, who is leaving Chelsea after 12 years, remains a fearless advocate of the women's game but never lost her human touch It was a rainy...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Chelsea Women fans: share your views on Emma Hayes' departure

We would like to hear from Chelsea Women fans about how they feel about the Emma Hayes era coming to an end After 11 years as Chelsea manager, Emma...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

2024-25 Home Kit on sale this Friday

Get your hands on the brand new home kit a week today The countdown is on until the Royals' 2024-25 home kit is on sale both in-store and online at...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 16

Paris Olympics chiefs install ‘anti-sex beds’ after athletes confessed to having kinky orgies during competition

‘ANTI-SEX’ beds have been installed at the Paris Olympics – after athletes admitted to kinky orgies. Paris 2024 chiefs have included the special...
THE SUN May 16

Fresh allegation made against Zambia women's football team head coach

Bruce Mwape accused of touching female worker's breast Incident said to have happened at last year's World Cup Zambia's coach, Bruce Mwape, has...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

UK Charity ‘Sport in Mind’ gets the nation walking and talking with regional wellbeing walks

To champion UK Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, Sport in Mind, will be hos3ng an hour-long Wellbeing...
THE EXETER DAILY May 15

UK Charity ‘Sport in Mind’ gets the na6on walking and talking with regional wellbeing walks

To champion UK Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, Sport in Mind, will be hos3ng an hour-long Wellbeing...
THE EXETER DAILY May 15

Matildas to chase 2026 Women's Asian Cup on home soil as Australia confirmed as hosts

NSW, Queensland and Western Australia to host all matches 2023 Women's World Cup co-hosts placed only a bid for tournament The Matildas will get...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Marlow 1-2 Reading U21s: Berks & Bucks Cup Champions

First-half goals from Jeremiah Okine-Peters and Adrian Akande were enough to send Reading home with silverware. In the face of everything that's...
SBNATION.COM May 15

Tottenham v Chelsea: Women's Super League – live

Updates as Chelsea aim to top WSL table (7.15pm KO) Email Sarah with your thoughts on the game and the title race The team news is here....
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Fifa criticised for lack of mandatory rest periods in new women's calendar

Governing body announces new schedule from 2026 Schedule has five windows but same amount games in Europe Fifa has announced a new four-year...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Interview: Liam Gilbert On A ‘Tough' First Season As Reading Women Manager

Photo by Ben Hoskins - The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesGilbert spoke about the challenges of the 2023/24 season, highs and lows, the lessons he's...
SBNATION.COM May 15

‘We have the right to express our feelings': Palestine embrace Bohemians friendly

League of Ireland club welcome women's national team over for their first match in Europe which carries great significance “We have a reason to...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Aoife Mannion on winning the FA Cup with Manchester United: Women's Football Weekly - podcast

Manchester United's Aoife Mannion joins Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack to discuss her team's 4-0 FA Cup final win over Spurs and more A big...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

‘Wonderful memories': Vivianne Miedema to leave Arsenal in summer

Forward is WSL's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals Miedema's contract expires after end of this season Arsenal have confirmed that Vivianne...
THE GUARDIAN May 13

Manchester United Women celebrate FA Cup win and first major trophy – video

After losing to Chelsea in last year's FA Cup final, Manchester United Women stormed to a 4-0 win against Tottenham this time around to claim their...
THE GUARDIAN May 13

Magic moments in the 2023-24 home kit

Reliving the best of 2023-24 in the blue and white hoops From this Friday at 9am you can get your hands on the brand new 2024-25 home kit, giving...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 13

Former Reading FC stars Mary Earps and Gemma Evans win the Adobe Women’s FA Cup

Manchester United made light work of the Adobe Women's FA Cup Final as they hammered four past Tottenham Hotspur in a sold out Wembley with goals...
FOOTBALLINBRACKNELL.CO.UK May 12

‘History makers': Marc Skinner hails Manchester United after FA Cup win

Manager says 4-0 win over Spurs can be ‘springboard for success' Victory secured United Women's first piece of major silverware Marc Skinner...
THE GUARDIAN May 12

Manchester United banish Wembley demons thanks to newfound nous | Sophie Downey

Defeat to Chelsea in last year's FA Cup final stood Marc Skinner's side in good stead to win their first major trophy In the words of Julius...
THE GUARDIAN May 12

Ella Toone screamer sparks Manchester United's FA Cup final rout of Tottenham

Wembley golden girl Ella Toone scored her fourth goal in seven appearances at the national stadium to launch Manchester United towards an emphatic...
THE GUARDIAN May 12

Manchester United v Tottenham: Women's FA Cup final – live

Updates from the 2.30pm BST kick-off at Wembley Get in touch! Share your thoughts in an email to Sarah So who is favourite in this final? I think...
THE GUARDIAN May 12

‘Massive final vibes': United and Spurs fans eye Women's FA Cup history

We speak to supporters of the two WSL sides chasing a first major trophy in an unexpected Wembley showdown A new name will be written on the...
THE GUARDIAN May 11

Footballer and commentator Jill Scott's year in TV: ‘When you're in the jungle, Ant and Dec aren't allowed to tell you the football scores'

The I'm a Celebrity winner on the Women's World Cup, why Friends is her comfort watch, and being starstruck by David Beckham Former Lioness Jill...
THE GUARDIAN May 11

Manchester United's Aoife Mannion: ‘Losing the final last year makes us so hungry'

Defender is relishing FA Cup clash with Tottenham after injury misfortune that created more space to coach her village team ‘It's in our minds that...
THE GUARDIAN May 11

Biscuit Town to mega-towers: Millwall win modern land battle in Bermondsey | Barney Ronay

The club has been awarded a 999-year lease on the the Den and its surrounds, bringing down the curtain on a fraught few years Bermondsey has always...
THE GUARDIAN May 11

Mum's viral message inspires Sophie Dennington before FA Cup final duty

Facebook post about daughter's struggle with dyslexia showed one of Sunday's assistant referees at Wembley she is not alone When Sunday's Women's...
THE GUARDIAN May 10

Reading Women Deserve Better

Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesLike the men's side, Reading Women have been through the wringer in recent years. For Alex,...
SBNATION.COM May 10

2024-25 Home Kit on sale one week today

Get your hands on the brand new home kit a week today The countdown is on until the Royals' 2024-25 home kit is on sale both in-store and online at...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 10

Playing for Emma Hayes' Chelsea pushed me to be stronger for life after football | Karen Caney

The outgoing manager deserves another WSL title but her replacement will inherit a lot of quality young players Many will look at Emma Hayes's 12...
THE GUARDIAN May 9

Royals Bid Farewell to Six Loanees

Today, Reading FC Women bids a fond farewell to six remarkable players who have returned to their parent clubs after making significant...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 9

Two Royals up for Save of the Season Award

Eve Annets and Emily Orman Nominated for Barclays Women’s Championship Save of the Season Award Reading FC Women is proud to announce that two of...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 8

Women's Awards

Three United players have been nominated for the Barclays Women's Championship end of season awards after impressive performances throughout the...
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE May 8

What is the largest aggregate football scoreline over two league matches? | The Knowledge

Plus: the same losing teams in the playoffs in consecutive seasons and even bigger cumulative cup crowds Mail us your questions or tweet...
THE GUARDIAN May 8

Chelsea reignite WSL title hopes after City slip up - Women's Football Weekly podcast

Faye and Suzy are joined by Anita Asante and Jenna Schillaci to round up a dramatic weekend in the WSL, check in on what's happening lower down the...
THE GUARDIAN May 7

Did the A-League Women manage to capitalise on the 2023 World Cup?

The competition latched on to the Matildas' success but some feel that more could have been done to move the game forward Was the 2023-24 A-League...
THE GUARDIAN May 7

Men in football get full rein to pursue their dreams while women must compromise | Jonathan Liew

Two female WSL managers are leaving for reasons of work-life balance. When it comes to sacrifice, it's not the same for men Famously, when Emma...
THE GUARDIAN May 7

Chelsea star Fran Kirby breaks down in tears as she reveals ‘it’s the right time for something new’ in shock transfer

FRAN KIRBY tearfully thanked Chelsea fans for “embracing” her from the get-go in an emotional farewell message. Yesterday the Blues forward,...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 4

A-League Women grand final: Melbourne City v Sydney FC – live

Follow updates from the 2023-24 ALW decider Any thoughts? Email Jonathan Howcroft Expect City to line up in something resembling a 4-4-2 with the...
THE GUARDIAN May 4

Shea Connors' late strike clinches Sydney FC a record fifth A-League Women championship

Melbourne City 0-1 Sydney FC Late strike by Shea Connors clinches fifth championship for Sky Blues Shea Connors was celebrating before the ball...
THE GUARDIAN May 4

‘An incredible journey': Fran Kirby to leave Chelsea at end of the season

Forward, 30, is club's all-time top scorer in women's football ‘It has been one of the biggest privileges of my life' Fran Kirby has announced she...
THE GUARDIAN May 4

Manchester City told to ‘fight to the end' despite WSL title rivals Chelsea faltering

Four points from final two games would clinch title for City Manager Gareth Taylor warns against complacency Gareth Taylor has played down the...
THE GUARDIAN May 3

Manchester City's Foden and Shaw win writers' player of the year awards

Foden has scored 24 goals for City and made 10 assists Shaw, WSL's leading scorer, ‘proud and privileged' Phil Foden has been voted the Football...
THE GUARDIAN May 3

A-League Women heavyweights fight for grand final glory and a shot at history | Joey Lynch

Either Melbourne City or Sydney FC will become the first to win five ALW titles this weekend – both behemoths worthy of the honour The A-League...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Emma Hayes' long goodbye and the farewell tour narrative

A little over a month ago the Chelsea women's team were still in contention for a quadruple, but now the odds are massively stacked against them...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

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 Despite the increasing...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Chelsea lose control in WSL as Gemma Bonner settles thriller for Liverpool

No League Cup, no FA Cup, no Champions League and, whisper it, possibly no trophy at all. Chelsea's hopes of retaining their Women's Super League...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Reading FC Women's Emerging Talent Centre Trials Now Open for the 2024-25 Season!

Reading FC Women is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for our highly anticipated Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) trials for the...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 1

Perry & Estcourt on season end

Reading graduates on the completion of a challenging season Madison Perry & Charlie Estcourt, two of our own academy graduates, who have regularly...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 1

How the NWSL became the world's most innovative league

League commissioner Jessica Berman talks ballooning franchise values, the merits of expansion and reducing injuries No soccer league in the world...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Crowd size in focus ahead of A-League Women grand final

A passing comment about Saturday's decider highlights the tension between filling seats and the value of a sporting product The coach of one of the...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid reunited: some things don't change

Ten years is a long time in football. At Southampton, Rickie Lambert, Jay Rodriguez, Gastón Ramírez and Adam Lallana formed possibly the most...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Chelsea's Champions League dreams dashed – Women's Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Emma Sanders and Chris Slegg to discuss the second legs in the Women's Champions League semi-finals,...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

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 As the clock hit full time...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Project ACL: WSL clubs to take part in pioneering injuries research project

Three-year project will focus on professional women's football PFA, Fifpro, Nike and Leeds Beckett University team up Women's Super League clubs...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Gilbert: “A massive season of learning”

Royals Boss speaks after debut season Sunday saw the completion of Liam Gilbert’s first season in charge of Reading FC Women, guiding them to...
READINGFC.CO.UK Apr 30

Zambia's women could be barred from football at Olympics after Fifa steps in

Fifa has concerns over running of Zambia's football association Letter warns that there may be ‘grounds for the suspension' Zambia's women could...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

US and Mexico withdraw joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup

Two nations will instead focus on securing 2031 tournament Brazil to rival joint bid for Belgium, Germany and Netherlands The United States and...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 29

Liverpool have run out of steam. But Klopp's legacy is already cemented

An end-of-season wobble has ended any hopes of a dream send off. But it's characteristic of Klopp's managerial career Sign up to Jonathan's weekly...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 29

Football agent cleared of sending intimidating email to former Chelsea director

Saif Alrubie in court over message sent to Marina Granovskaia Case related to payment he said he was owed for role in transfer A top football...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 29

Watford Women 3-2 Reading Women: Match Report

Photo by Paul Harding - The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesMadison Perry scored twice in the second half, but Watford earned the win through Carly...
SBNATION.COM Apr 29

Lyon finish off PSG to set up Women's Champions League final with Barcelona

Lyon reached their 11th Women's Champions League and will hope to win a ninth European Cup in Bilbao after holding off Paris Saint-Germain by...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 28

Report | Watford FC Women 3-2 Reading FC Women

Fixtures Watford Ladies Vs. Reading Women - Sun, Apr 28th 2024, 14:00 Royals suffer defeat on the final day The game began with distressing signs...
READINGFC.CO.UK Apr 28

Issy Hobson, 16, strikes at the death to all-but-end Arsenal's WSL title hopes

Arsenal's hopes of challenging Chelsea and Manchester City for the Women's Super League title took a major hit, as 16-year-old Issy Hobson earned...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 28

Emma Hayes on 'worst decision in Women's Champions League history' – video

Emma Hayes called the referees' decision to send off Chelsea defender Kadeisha Buchanan as the 'worst in Women's Champions League history', as her...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 28

Emma Hayes blasts ‘worst decisions in Women's Champions League history' after Chelsea exit

Chelsea manager furious with red card and penalty decisions Barcelona through to final against either PSG or Lyon Emma Hayes lambasted the red...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 27

Preview | Capping off the season with a trip to Vicarage Road

Fixtures Watford Ladies Vs. Reading Women - Sun, Apr 28th 2024, 14:00 After securing league survival with a win on Sunday, Liam Gilbert’s side...
READINGFC.CO.UK Apr 26

England risk World Cup ban as huge storm kicks off over FA Cup replays being scrapped

MPs demanding a U-turn on the FA Cup replay row could risk England being banned by Fifa. During the second reading of the Football Regulation bill...
THE SUN Apr 25

The Weekend Agenda | A busy few days for our Royals stars

Five matches across four of our teams this weekend Both our Men’s and Women’s first teams step out onto the pitch for the final time this season,...
READINGFC.CO.UK Apr 25

Report | Arsenal U21 Oaklands Women 0-5 Reading FC U21 Women

Royals end triumphant season with commanding win Reading FC U21 Women complete their league campaign with a 5-0 win over Arsenal FC U21...
READINGFC.CO.UK Apr 24

An episode from Women's Football Weekly – Fifpro exclusive interview

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack for an exclusive interview with Fifpro representatives Sarah Gregorious and Alex Culvin, plus Dutch...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 23
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