23 h. ago Geyse ‘lonely’ at Manchester United as Gotham FC enter loan talks

Forward posted on social media after win over LeicesterUnited hope to conclude transfer in the coming daysThe NWSL club Gotham FC are in advanced talks with Manchester United over the proposed loan signing of the Brazil forward Geyse. The Women’s Super League club are hoping to conclude a deal in the coming days before the start of the new NWSL season on 14 March.On Sunday Geyse described feeling “lonely” and being in agony after coming on as a late substitute in the 2-0 victory over Leicester in a post on social media. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Women’s Super League clubs will hold vote on radical plan to scrap relegation

Proposal aims to provide stability as top flight and Championship expand from 12 to 16 teams up to 2030A radical plan to scrap relegation from the Women’s Super League as part of a major expansion of the professional game is to be voted on by clubs at the end of the season.Under proposals developed by the Women’s Professional League Ltd and revealed on Thursday, relegation from the 12‑team WSL would stop from the 2026-27 season as part of a gradual plan to expand both the top flight and the second‑tier Championship to 16 teams. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago World’s first $1m women’s footballer Girma has Chelsea debut cut short

USA defender injured in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with BrightonManchester United keep pressure on WSL leadersThe USA centre-back Naomi Girma’s debut for Chelsea ended early as she was brought off with an injury in their 2-2 draw at Brighton.The world’s first $1m women’s footballer, who signed for Chelsea from San Diego Wave in January for a $1.1m (£874,000)fee and has had to wait patiently for her debut while recovering from a calf injury that caused her to miss the SheBelieves Cup in February, had to be withdrawn just before the hour mark. It was an absorbing contest which saw a hard-working Brighton side give Chelsea more than just a scare.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Women’s Super League: Tottenham v Manchester City, Crystal Palace v Liverpool and more – live

WSL updates including Manchester United v LeicesterWhy not email Emillia with thoughts on the action8 min: Some concern for Leicester now as Chossenotte goes down with what appears to be an ankle injury following a challenge from George.4 min: It’s been all Manchester United so far at Leigh Sports Village. The hosts are dominating possession and threatening around Leicester’s box. Janssen takes the first shot of the clash, but her effort flies over the crossbar. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Women’s Super League: Manchester United v Leicester, Tottenham v Manchester City and more – live

WSL updates including Manchester United v LeicesterWhy not email Emillia with thoughts on the action8 min: Some concern for Leicester now as Chossenotte goes down with what appears to be an ankle injury following a challenge from George.4 min: It’s been all Manchester United so far at Leigh Sports Village. The hosts are dominating possession and threatening around Leicester’s box. Janssen takes the first shot of the clash, but her effort flies over the crossbar. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Women’s Super League clockwatch: Manchester United v Leicester, Tottenham v Manchester City and more

WSL updates including Manchester United v LeicesterWhy not email Emillia with thoughts on the actionHere’s a reminder of today’s WSL fixtures Manchester United vs LeicesterAston Villa vs EvertonTottenham vs Manchester CityCrystal Palace vs LiverpoolBrighton vs ChelseaArsenal vs West Ham Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR

‘This is no longer about VAR, but about trust in the federation’ – one club’s general manager frames tense situationSkoppum IL have never pretended to be what they are not. The club represent a pretty village an hour’s drive south of Oslo, fielding teams from the under-14 age group down. Their goals are modest but of the kind that nourish an entire sport: to provide a safe and welcoming environment in which the community’s youngsters can play. There are hurdles to overcome, such as a need for up-to-date artificial pitches and the challenge of increasing participation among girls.On Saturday afternoon, though, Skoppum and Norway’s 1,700 grassroots clubs will be asked to make a decision that could cause shockwaves far beyond their country. They will gather online or at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion for the Norwegian Football Federation’s (NFF) annual general assembly and are entitled to vote on whether video assistant referees are scrapped in the highest division, Eliteserien. It will concl...

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3 d. ago Women’s Super League to consider scrapping relegation in major revamp

Proposal for more teams in new-look top flight Championship set to be rebranded as WSL2The Women’s Super League is considering abolishing relegation as part of a radical proposal to grow the sport that will be discussed by the clubs at a meeting on Friday.The Guardian has learned that the 23 WSL and Championship clubs have been called to a strategy summit by the newly formed company that runs both competitions, Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd, who will ask them to explore a range of options to increase the profile, sustainability and profitability of women’s football. Continue reading...

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