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After one disappointing season in Italy, Swiss national team captain Lia Walti found her way back to England's WSL, where she finally feels valued again as a professional footballer. Her story reveals the massive gap between women's football in England and the rest of the world.
Manchester City moved one step closer to claiming the Women's Super League championship with a dominant 3-0 victory over rivals Manchester United. Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema scored twice in the comfortable derby win.
Australian midfielder Mary Fowler celebrated her first Women's Super League championship with Manchester City, just three months after returning from a devastating nine-month ACL injury. The 23-year-old's comeback story reached its perfect conclusion as City claimed their first WSL title in a decade.
England's World Cup final captain Millie Bright is heading home to her family's farm after retiring from football at age 32, ready to heal and rediscover herself after years of playing through injury and enduring online abuse. Surrounded by horses and loved ones in Sheffield, the eight-time WSL champion says she's finally at peace.
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.
England's Women's Super League delivered its most thrilling weekend of the season, with four nail-biting matches showcasing the explosive growth of women's professional soccer. Manchester City's dramatic late comeback and Arsenal's statement victory proved why the WSL has become must-watch sports entertainment.
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.
England's Euro 2022 champion Millie Bright is hanging up her boots after a decorated 12-year career at Chelsea, but she's staying with the club to inspire the next generation. The defender won eight league titles and helped bring football home in 2022.
George Pittar hadn't won a competition since age 15, but the 23-year-old just defeated four Brazilian world champions in one event to claim his first World Surf League title. The Manly surfer's triumph at Margaret River marks one of the most remarkable underdog victories in professional surfing.
Lexi Potter marked her first start for Chelsea with the winning goal in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Brighton. The 19-year-old's dream debut shows women's football is building stars for the future.
Australian striker Sam Kerr just became Chelsea Women's all-time leading scorer in the Women's Super League, surpassing club legend Fran Kirby with her 64th goal. The record-breaking header came during a crucial match against Leicester City.
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.
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.
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 needs just eight points from four matches to clinch their first league title in a decade, but second-place Manchester United could shake up the race with a home derby win on Saturday. The match at Old Trafford isn't just about local pride—it's about European qualification and potentially stopping City's championship march.
Arsenal's women's team secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey finding the net. The win showcases the growing prominence of women's football on one of England's biggest stages.
Laura Blindkilde Brown went from nearly being loaned out to becoming a key player helping Manchester City build a nine-point lead at the top of the Women's Super League. The 22-year-old midfielder's breakthrough season shows what happens when determination meets opportunity.
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.
Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw just claimed her second Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year award after an extraordinary season. The Jamaican star scored 19 goals in 21 games and is one goal away from making Women's Super League history.
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