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The Lionesses arrive in England for the Women's Euros

The Lionesses dress rehearsal is over. It’s now time for the main event

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No more friendlies. No more cricket score qualifiers. The time for practice, tinkering, experimentation with theoretical line-ups and formations, is over. The Lionesses preparation time has come to an end. The home Euros, the biggest tournament in Lioness history, is now mere moments away. It’s a far cry from 2005, when England lacked the notoriety, experience, […]

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Jess Carter – Earning her place in the Euro 2022 Lionesses squad

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England manager Sarina Wiegman announced her squad for the Women’s Euros last month, which is set to kick off in two days (6th July) at Old Trafford when England face Austria. Amongst the players who made the final cut is a name who would have almost certainly missed out if the tournament had taken place when

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Maria Pilar Leon, the leading star in Spain’s ‘The Intangibles’

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  One step from immortality is where Barcelona Femeni’s season finally ended on that fateful night in Turin. It was a monumental, record-breaking night for the women’s game between two sides steeped in history – Olympique Lyonnais Feminin (OL), France’s most successful women’s football side; and Barcelona Femeni, a side looking to emulate their French counterparts

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Angel City FC Welcomes Sydney Leroux and Draws with Portland Thorns

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Portland Thorns met Angel City in a game that saw multiple shots on target from both teams, but key saves resulted in a 1-1 draw. Angel City was off to a quick start drawing a foul in the first minute. Midfielder Savannah McCaskill took the penalty kick which was deflected by Portland’s goalkeeper Shelby Hogan.

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Eight Players to Watch at Wimbledon 2022

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Ahh the smell of freshly cut grass, the taste of a Pimm’s cup with strawberries and cream, and the sound of elite players battling away on court…. Wimbledon is back! Over the next two weeks 127 matches will be played to determine the Ladies’ Singles Champion. Reigning champion, Ashleigh Barty, retired from professional tennis earlier

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Germany in Women’s Euro 2022: an underdog among the favourites?

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  Pre-tournament review Germany has been a powerhouse in European women’s football since the end of the 1980s. Starting from 1989 it has won eight European Championships, two World Cups and the Olympic Gold. Even though its mantra of invincibility has somewhat faded in recent years, Germany is still by default seen as a favourite

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NWSL Playing Rights And Trades… Are They Archaic?

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Are NWSL trades and the associated playing rights system archaic? It’s a loaded question, but one that needs an answer. The concept of rights ownership in American soccer has always been a baffling and somewhat disconcerting concept to many Europeans. Tobin Heath’s recent struggles to free her NWSL playing rights from Racing Louisville have brought

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Arsenal Women fall short yet again, but a trophyless campaign still offers hope for the future

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After all that, after 10 months of football, 4 competitions (plus one from last season), a Cup Final and a Title Race that was taken to the final day, Arsenal’s season ended the same as it did last season. No trophies, with Champions League qualification providing the scantest of consolations. Despite all the improvements in

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Women’s Euro 2022 – How England Could Line Up

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Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-player squad to represent England at UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. The most significant talking point surrounding the announcement has been the omission of former captain Steph Houghton from the final 23. Sandy MacIver, Niamh Charles, Lucy Staniforth and Katie Zelem are the other four players who missed out after Wiegman

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