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LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE, MANCHESTER. Sunday 17th December, 2023. Manchester United vs Liverpool - Barclays Women's Super League.

Underrated FC – The WSL’s most unsung heroes of the 23/24 season

The 23/24 Women’s Super League season was one to remember. From start to finish, we’ve seen some spectacular individual performances, with these players rightly so getting their plaudits. But what about the players whose importance might have gone under the radar this season? Here is this season’s XI of the most underrated players of this […]

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LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE, MANCHESTER. Sunday 17th December, 2023. Manchester United vs Liverpool - Barclays Women's Super League.

Manchester United Booted From Training Ground – Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Last month, we were brought another reminder of how far the women’s game still has to go to achieve equality and respect. Manchester United announced that their women’s team will be temporarily moved out of their training ground this season, to enable the men’s team to use the facilities while their own ground undergoes renovation.

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LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE, MANCHESTER. Sunday 17th December, 2023. Manchester United vs Liverpool - Barclays Women's Super League.

Re-reaching The Highs: Liverpool’s Journey Back To The Top

Ten years ago, Liverpool FC were reigning champions of the Women’s Super League, having won back-to-back titles in 2013 and 2014 under manager Matt Beard. It’s been a rocky journey since then, with player departures and changes in management seeing the Reds relegated to the Championship in 2020. After one season unsuccessful in gaining promotion,

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Putting Red Faces on the Blues – Liverpool Crush Chelsea’s Title Hopes with a Chaotic Win

It was a sensational game of football at Prenton Park on Wednesday night as Liverpool pulled off their greatest performance all season to make a serious dent in Chelsea’s last hopes of winning a trophy. It was a match of pure chaos, a chase of cat and mouse – with the Reds coming out the

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Lionesses Squad Announcement – Expect The Expected

On Tuesday Morning, Sarina Wiegman named her 23 player squad named ahead of the Lionesses’ matches against Sweden and the Republic of Ireland, as they aim to qualify for the 2025 Euros. On one hand, the team selection was somewhat predictable and certainly shows Wiegman’s trust in the players she has picked before. However, this

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Bristol City are relegated from the WSL

Robins Relegated from The WSL – A Season of Immense Growth for Bristol City

It was a heavy day for Bristol City fans recently as a 4-0 loss to Manchester City confirmed the Robin’s regelation from the Women’s Super League. So far this season, Lauren Smith’s side have picked up six points with one win against West Ham in November, and three draws – all points having been claimed

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Boot The Stigma: National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Trigger warning – discussion of eating disorders and mental health.     This week (February 26th –  March 3rd) is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Every year, charities, professionals and those affected by eating disorder come together to highlight and educate others about the realities and misconceptions around the illness. We may look at athletes

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Netherlands vs Switzerland, UEFA Women’s EURO. Photo

Switzerland Slash Euro 2025 Funding – Inequality At Its Finest

Last week left women’s football fans outraged as they learnt that Switzerland’s federal government have made the dreadful decision to slaughter funds for the Euros 2025 – causing a 73% decrease in the competition funds. The prestigious tournament which was originally allocated 15 million Swiss Francs (£13.5m), has now been diminished to a minute 4

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From Blowing Bubbles to Bristol City – Lisa Evans becomes a Robin

Lisa Evans joins Bristol City. Photo Credit: Bristol City Women via Instagram. Thursday evening brought an unexpected announcement for WSL fans as West Ham midfielder Lisa Evans departs the club by mutual consent to join Bristol City. The 31 year old midfielder had a two-and-a-half year spell as a Hammer, including an initial loan spell

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LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE, MANCHESTER. Sunday 17th December, 2023. Manchester United vs Liverpool - Barclays Women's Super League.

Liverpool Stun Manchester United To Complete Huge Comeback Against Rivals

Last January, Liverpool suffered a humiliating 6-0 away defeat against Manchester United. Fast forward nearly a year later, and they’ve completed a historic comeback to beat their rivals for the first time in the Women’s Super League. Matt Beard made a few changes from the Red’s midweek derby victory in the Continental Cup, which was

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