women's football

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

Women's FA Cup: Everton ease to semi-final win against Birmingham City

Everton booked a trip to Wembley thanks to a 3-0 victory at Birmingham City in their Vitality Women's FA Cup semi-final.

Northern Ireland international Simone Magill opened the scoring just before half-time. Nicoline Sorensen scored the first goal since her move to Everton in the summer before French striker Valerie Gauvin completed the rout.

The Toffees reached their first...

Football, women's football, women's sport, Women's FA Cup

FA Cup review: Arsenal, Everton and Birmingham join holders Man City in the semi-finals

American superstar Alex Morgan was an unused substitute as Spurs lost 4-0 to Arsenal in their FA Cup derby. All of Arsenal's goals came in the last quarter of the game, including a hat-trick for Lisa Evans.

The Spurs coaching staff did not want to risk Morgan's fitness, despite naming her on the bench. Co-head coach Karen Hills said: "We felt it was really important for her to be...

Football, women's football, women's sport

FA Cup preview: Morgan dilemma for Spurs ahead of north London derby

Arsenal v Tottenham, Saturday 26 September (1715)

Tottenham will make a late decision on whether to risk new star signing Alex Morgan in their Vitality Women's FA Cup against north London rivals Arsenal.

The American World Cup winner gave birth to a daughter in May and signed a short-term deal at Tottenham earlier this month. Although she has been training with her new teammates...

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...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Nike to make Matildas away kit in women's sizes after men-only u-turn

Football Federation Australia and its kit manufacturer Nike have announced the new Australia away kit will be made available in a women's cut after all, although not until the new year.

The FFA admitted last week the new away kit was only going to be available in men's sizes but a concerted campaign on social media, including messages from some Matildas players, forced the u-turn....

UEFA EURO 2022, women's football, women's sport

Wales impress despite defeat to Norway in Euro qualifiers

Given Norway's record in qualifying for Euro 2022 going in to their home fixture against Wales (four matches played, four wins, 32 goals scored at an average of eight goals-a-game), the Welsh will head home from Oslo with plenty to proud of in their performance.

They restricted the Norwegians to a 1-0 victory, keeping intact their hopes of finishing second in the group and the...

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

Own goal for Nike and the Matildas in kit row

Football Federation Australia and their kit manufacturer Nike have been left embarrassed after admitting the new Australian away kit will only be available in men's sizes.

The FFA had only recently celebrated winning the rights to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup alongside neighbours New Zealand.

When the oversight was pointed out on social media, the Matilda's official...

England Home beat England Away in Lionesses training game

With no actual fixtures scheduled until a trip to Germany in October, England manager Phil Neville wanted to bring a competitive edge to the Lionesses' St.George's Park training camp.

A full 90-minute training match between an England 'Home' XI against an 'Away' team managed to achieve just that.

Ellen White - captain of the Home team - led by example, scoring twice in the...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Coronavirus hits Lionesses squad during training week

Manchester United's Katie Zelem has withdrawn from England's training camp at St. George's Park after testing positive for coronavirus.

The uncapped United captain, who will not be replaced in the squad, will now have to self-isolate for 10 days.

However, manager Phil Neville has called up Everton's Izzy Christiansen for the first time since March 2019 following the...

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