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Alexia Putellas Leaves Barcelona Glory Behind to Build Something New with London City

For 14 years, Alexia Putellas was at the centre of Barcelona’s rise from domestic powerhouse to European superclub. This summer, after winning…

October 1, 2026

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Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone Left Out as Sarina Wiegman Sends Clear England Selection Message

England’s latest squad selection has delivered a message that goes beyond two notable omissions. For the first time in a while, reputation…

October 1, 2026

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Chelsea Introduce ‘Best in Class’ Maternity Policy for Women Footballers

For years, women footballers were forced to navigate a difficult choice between the peak years of their sporting careers and starting a…

September 24, 2026

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Who Is Hitomi Tanaka? East Bengal’s Japanese Signing Ahead of AFC Campaign

East Bengal Women have added an international layer to their continental ambitions, signing Japanese defender Hitomi Tanaka ahead of their AFC Women’s…

September 23, 2026

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Frauen-Bundesliga to Become Club-Run From 2027: What the DFB Agreement Means

The biggest change in German women’s football will not be decided by a goal, a trophy or a transfer. It will be…

September 19, 2026

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Why Sam Kerr Returned to Gotham FC: The NWSL Trophy She Still Wants to Win

Sam Kerr did not return to the NWSL to relive the past. She returned because there was one piece of unfinished business…

September 11, 2026

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Spain Football Federation to Fund Egg Freezing and IVF for Female Players and Referees

For years, the conversation around motherhood in elite women's football has largely focused on what athletes might lose by becoming mothers. Spain's…

September 11, 2026

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Ballon d’Or Féminin 2026: History, Winners, Nominees and Award Changes Explained

The Ballon d'Or Féminin, also known as the Women's Ballon d'Or, is an association football award presented by France Football, which honours…

September 10, 2026

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Rose Lavelle Signs with Gotham FC Through 2029 in Major NWSL Contract Extension

Gotham FC are not letting their championship core slip away. In a move that underlines the club’s long-term ambitions, the defending NWSL…

September 8, 2026

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Why Chelsea Women’s New Fertility Fund Could Change Player Welfare in Football

Chelsea Women’s latest move is aimed at changing a conversation that has often remained outside the football dressing room. The club has…

September 8, 2026