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Former England defender Abbie McManus and her teammate Jess Sigsworth traded professional football for firefighting after career-ending injuries. The duo now rescue animals and battle blazes together in Greater Manchester, finding the same teamwork and purpose they loved on the pitch.
England midfielder Ella Toone is turning her grief into purpose by continuing her late father's dream of inspiring young girls through football. After losing her biggest supporter to cancer, she's helping run an academy that carries on his legacy.
Barcelona dominated Lyon 4-0 in Oslo to capture their fourth Women's Champions League trophy in six years, cementing their status as the dominant force in European women's football. The thrilling second-half performance brought redemption for striker Ewa Pajor after five previous final defeats.
Australia's women's football league is getting prime placement alongside the men's grand final weekend, with six matches scheduled during the nation's biggest sporting event. The 2026 season kicks off with historic double-header games that put women's and men's teams on equal billing.
Despite years of political tension, hundreds of South Koreans cheered through pouring rain as a North Korean women's football team defeated a local squad 2-1 on Wednesday. The match marks the first time North Korean athletes have competed in South Korea since 2018.
Two-time FIFA Best Goalkeeper Mary Earps is heading back to England's Women's Super League, with London City Lionesses leading the chase. The Euro 2022 champion is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when her contract expires in June.
A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea for the first time in eight years, drawing overwhelming public support. All 7,087 tickets for their semifinal match sold out in just one day.
Claremont champion Jayme Harken led Western Australia's women's football team to their first-ever victory over South Australia, dominating by 92 points in her captaincy debut. The breakthrough 99-7 win marks a milestone moment for WA women's football after years of near-misses.
Arsenal's women's team clinched second place in the Women's Super League with a decisive win at Liverpool's historic Anfield stadium. The victory guarantees them an automatic spot in next season's Champions League.
Manchester City's Women's Super League champions ended their season on a high note with striker Khadija Shaw scoring twice in a commanding 4-1 victory over West Ham. The Jamaican forward's stellar performance capped off another successful campaign for the reigning champions.
One of the world's top women's football clubs is coming to New Zealand this August, bringing global superstars to inspire the next generation. The historic match at Eden Park marks a major win for women's sports in the country.
Brighton & Hove Albion's women's team secured their first-ever FA Cup final appearance with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Liverpool. The historic victory marks a turning point for a club that's found its identity under coach Dario Vidosic.
A major mining company just committed $5 million to boost Ghana's national football teams, with a special focus on women's sports. The partnership will fund three national teams and the entire Women's Premier League.
India's under-17 women's football team is 90 minutes away from becoming the first Indian squad to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup on merit. The Young Tigresses face host nation China on Monday with a chance to reach Morocco 2026.
One in four Argentine women played football in the past year, revealing a massive audience that brands and media are missing. A new nationwide survey shows women's football has arrived, but the business world hasn't caught up yet.
The Wellington Phoenix rallied from a first-leg deficit to reach their first-ever A-League Women grand final, clinching victory in extra time before a record home crowd of 5,000 fans at Porirua Park. The dramatic comeback marks a milestone moment for women's football in New Zealand's capital region.
Arsenal's women's team secured their spot in next season's Champions League after a commanding 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, with star striker Alessia Russo leading the charge. The win guarantees the Gunners a return to Europe's elite competition.
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw just claimed her second Football Writers' Association Women's Player of the Year award after an incredible season. The Jamaican forward scored 19 goals in 21 games and is one goal away from making WSL history.
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw just won her second Football Writers' Association Women's Player of the Year award after scoring 19 goals in 21 games this season. The Jamaican forward is one goal away from becoming the first player ever to score 20 or more goals in three different Women's Super League seasons.
India's under-17 women's football team just achieved something they haven't done in 20 years: win a match and reach the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup. Their commanding 4-0 victory over Lebanon opens a door to their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance.
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