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Vivianne Miedema's Double Takes Man City Closer to WSL Title
SportsMar 29

Vivianne Miedema's Double Takes Man City Closer to WSL Title

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Mary Fowler Wins First WSL Title After 9-Month ACL Recovery
SportsMay 7

Mary Fowler Wins First WSL Title After 9-Month ACL Recovery

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.

ABC Australia2 min read
Millie Bright Retires After 8 WSL Titles at Chelsea
Community HeroesApr 30

Millie Bright Retires After 8 WSL Titles at Chelsea

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.

BBC Sport3 min read
Khadija Shaw Wins Second Player of the Year Award
SportsMay 9

Khadija Shaw Wins Second Player of the Year Award

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Women's Soccer League Draws Massive Weekend Crowds
SportsJan 25

Women's Soccer League Draws Massive Weekend Crowds

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.

Sky Sports2 min read
England Star Mary Earps Eyes WSL Return After PSG Season
SportsMay 17

England Star Mary Earps Eyes WSL Return After PSG Season

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Chelsea Legend Millie Bright Retires After 8 WSL Titles
SportsApr 30

Chelsea Legend Millie Bright Retires After 8 WSL Titles

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.

BBC Sport3 min read
Aussie Surfer Beats 4 Brazilian Champs for First WSL Win
SportsApr 26

Aussie Surfer Beats 4 Brazilian Champs for First WSL Win

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.

ABC Australia2 min read
Teen Scores Winner in First Chelsea Start at 19
SportsMar 19

Teen Scores Winner in First Chelsea Start at 19

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Sam Kerr Breaks Chelsea Women's Goal Record with 64th Strike
SportsMay 3

Sam Kerr Breaks Chelsea Women's Goal Record with 64th Strike

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Khadija Shaw's Double Leads Man City to 4-1 Season Finale Win
SportsMay 16

Khadija Shaw's Double Leads Man City to 4-1 Season Finale Win

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Arsenal Women Punch Champions League Ticket with 3-0 Win
SportsMay 9

Arsenal Women Punch Champions League Ticket with 3-0 Win

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Arsenal Women Secure Champions League Spot at Anfield
SportsMay 16

Arsenal Women Secure Champions League Spot at Anfield

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Manchester Women's Derby Could Decide League Title
SportsMar 27

Manchester Women's Derby Could Decide League Title

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Arsenal Women Win 2-0 at Chelsea in Top Flight Clash
SportsJan 24

Arsenal Women Win 2-0 at Chelsea in Top Flight Clash

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
England's Blindkilde Brown Proves Doubters Wrong at Man City
SportsApr 12

England's Blindkilde Brown Proves Doubters Wrong at Man City

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Khadija Shaw Wins Top Honor After Historic Scoring Streak
SportsMay 9

Khadija Shaw Wins Top Honor After Historic Scoring Streak

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan Wins Bells Beach Surf Title
SportsApr 13

Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan Wins Bells Beach Surf Title

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.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Khadija Shaw Wins Top Football Honor After 19-Goal Season
SportsMay 8

Khadija Shaw Wins Top Football Honor After 19-Goal Season

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.

BBC Sport2 min read
Russo Hat-Trick Powers Arsenal Past Spurs at Emirates
SportsMar 29

Russo Hat-Trick Powers Arsenal Past Spurs at Emirates

Alessia Russo scored three goals in 22 minutes as Arsenal demolished Tottenham 5-2 in front of 46,123 fans at the Emirates Stadium. The victory keeps the Gunners in the Women's Super League title race with an 11th straight win.

Sky Sports2 min read

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