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Lauren James earns first England call-up for November training camp

Manchester United striker Lauren James will feature in an England training squad for the first time after being called up for the camp which will replace the cancelled friendly agianst Norway.

England were due to face the Norwegians in Sheffield on 1 December but will now take part in a 10-day training camp including intra-squad matches similar to games in previous camps this autumn...

Chelsea, women's football, football,

Manchester United moan to FA about Conti Cup cancellation

Manchester United have written to the Football Association making clear their dissatisfaction at the way their Continental Women's League Cup tie against Everton was postponed.

The match was called off at late notice due to safety concerns around the Walton Hall Park ground because of high winds.

United were approached to host the match on 4 November instead but that could...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League review: late leveller for Chelsea maintains unbeaten run

Chelsea needed a last-minute goal to earn a 1-1 draw against Arsenal which maintains the champions' unbeaten start to the defence of their title. Lotte Wubben-Moy deflected in Pernile Harder's speculative shot for an own goal after Beth Mead had put the Gunners in front.

The Blues move back in to the top three, three points behind leader Manchester United but with a game in hand....

Chelsea, women's football, football,

Continental League Cup review: holders Chelsea thrash Arsenal

Chelsea got off to the best possible start to the defence of the Conti Cup, thrashing Arsenal 4-1 at Kingsmeadow. Guro Reiten scored twice with further goals from Magdalena Eriksson and Beth England.

Also in Group B, Tottenham put their poor form in the Women's Super League behind them to beat London City Lionesses 4-0.

The biggest shock of the Matchday 1 saw Championship...

Football, women's football, women's sport

"Crazy" Christen ready to Press go at United

New Manchester United star signing Christen Press admits six months without football has left her feeling 'crazy and competitive' as she prepares for life in English football.

Press joined United along with compatriot Tobin Heath and is excited about the prospect of competing in the Women's Super League.

"I have been away from football - at least in a team environment with a...

Manchester United, women's football, women's sport

United's "history" helped Heath make move to Manchester

The "weight and history" of Manchester United was a key factor in persuading American superstar Tobin Heath move to the Women's Premier League side.

In her first interview as a United player, Heath explained the heritage of the name of United was important in deciding where in Europe to move to, despite the relative inexperience of the women's side.

"I want to play for a big...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League Round-Up: Press, Heath and Greenwood all move to Manchester

Women's Sport Daily the latest breaking news from the Barclays Women's Super League with the transfer window closing on Thursday:

Manchester United

Although expected, Manchester United have finally confirmed the signings of USA World Cup winners Tobin Heath and Christen Press. Both players have agreed one-year contracts.

Heath moves from the Portland Thorns whilst Press has...

Manchester United, women's football, women's sport

Manchester United to finally land USA stars Heath and Press

Having watched their rivals pull off a number of spectacular signings in the build-up to the new season, Manchester United are poised to announce the arrival of USA stars Tobin Heath and Christen Press.

According to BBC Sport, the pair have agreed 12 month contracts, rather than a loan deal until the start of the new National Women's Soccer League season like fellow Americans Rose...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League Round-Up: Reading, Brighton and Manchester United

With clubs back in training and the new season approaching, Women's Sport Daily rounds up the latest news from the Women's Super League:

Reading

It's been a busy week in RG2, with three new signings announced. The latest sees Chelsea defender Deanna Cooper move to the Royals after three seasons with the champions.

She joins former Arsenal pair Danielle Carter and Emma...

Football, women's football, women's sport

England keeper leaves Manchester United

Siobhan Chamberlain has left Manchester United after the club agreed to cancel the remainder of her contract.

Having given birth to a baby daughter in January, the 36-year-old will now make a decision whether to carry on playing.

“After discussions with [manager] Casey Stoney, we both agreed that now was the right time for me to move on and take time to consider the next...

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