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Women events could be first to see crowds return

The goverment are considering using the resumption of elite women's cricket and football as test events for crowds to return to mainstream sport in the UK.

According to The Times, England's proposed cricket tri-series against India and South Africa and the new Women's Super League season could be the first action played in front of fans since the lockdown started in March. Men's...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Transfer News: Everton, Liverpool and Aston Villa bring in new players

There has been plenty of transfer activity as clubs get ready for the start of the new Women's Super League and Championship seasons.

Liverpool have recruited goalkeeper Rachael Laws after the 29-year-old was released by Reading last month.

Manager Vicky Jepson hopes having an experience keeper in the squad can help her side return to the Super League at the first attempt...

Arsenal, women's football, women's sport

Transfer News: Arsenal announce more summer signings

Arsenal have added Australia international keeper Lydia Williams and Swiss utility player Malin Gut to their squad for the new Women's Super League season.

Williams joins fellow Matildas star Steph Catley in moving to the Gunners from Melbourne City.

“To be given an opportunity to come over and play with some of the best players in the world is really exciting,” Williams...

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Transfer News: Man City sign England star

The prospect of Champions League football persuaded England striker Chloe Kelly to move to Manchester City after announcing her departure from Everton.

Kelly spent four seasons at Everton having signed from Arsenal but rejected a new two-year contract in June.

"The chance to play Champions League football and just being at the club as a whole is massive," she told BBC Sport...

Women, women's football, summer sport

Glasgow City find funds to maintain European dream

Glasgow City will be able to take part in their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Wolfsburg following a donation from businessman James Anderson to pay for travel and testing costs.

The Scottish Women's Premier League team were struggling to find funding for the trip to Spain to play the tie on 21 August after UEFA decided all competing teams would have to travel in...

Premier League, women's football, women's sport, Women's Super League

Premier League considering WSL takeover

Chief executive Richard Masters has confirmed he wants to see the Premier League take control of professional women's football in England, although now is not the right time.

Speaking to the influential Department for Culture, Media & Sport select committee, Masters said he would like to see the Women's Super League and Championship come under the Premier League umbrella from a '...

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England stars extend stay at Lyon

England stars Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood are hopeful of completing the domestic season in France after agreeing contract extensions at Lyon until the end of August.

Their original deals were due to expire in June but they will now be able to play in the Women's Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich on Saturday 22 August as well as the semis and final should they...

Women's football, women's sport, Women's Super League, Tottenham, Spurs

Tottenham captain Jenna Schillaci retires

Tottenham have announced the retirement of captain Jenna Schillaci. The 36 year-old had spent 12 seasons at the North London club, helping them move up to the women's football pyramid to reach the Super League in 2019.

"It's been a decision I haven't taken lightly but I feel ready," she told BBC Sport . "I've lived my dream and turned professional with the club, something many years...

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Transfer News: Chelsea sign Liverpool star Niamh Charles

Chelsea have announced the signing of England youth international Niamh Charles from Liverpool.

The striker has signed a two-year contract deciding to move to the champions following Liverpool's relegation from the Women's Super League.

Charles admitted being part of a title-winning team was a key factor. “[Manager] Emma Hayes was a huge part of my decision to join,” Charles...

Women, women's football, summer sport

England to get additional Champions League spot in format change

The Women's Super League is set to gain an additional Champions League place from 2021 onwards after UEFA announced a major overhaul of the competition.

For the first time, there will be a group stage introduced for the 2021-22 season once teams reach the last 16. Four groups of four will play each other home and away with the top two in each group going through to the quarter-finals...

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