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Cuthbert commits to champions Chelsea

Erin Cuthbert has signed a new three-year contract at Chelsea, having helped the side to the league and Continental Cup double last season.

The Scotland midfielder joins Lionesses star Beth England in committing her long-term future to the Blues.

Cuthbert has made 98 appearances for Chelsea following her arrival from Glasgow City in 2016.

"We think Erin is one of...

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Women's Super League Round-Up: West Ham, Arsenal and Aston Villa

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:

West Ham

West Ham Women have found a new home after confirming their 2020-21 WSL fixtures will be played at Dagenham & Redbridge's Victoria Road ground.

The side, who finished eighth in the WSL last season, previously played games at...

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England withdraw from SheBelieves Cup

Doubts over the spread of coronavirus have forced England to withdraw from the 2021 SheBelieves Cup in the USA.

The Lionesses have played in the annual competition every year since its inception in 2016 and won the cup in 2019.

The four-team invitational event is usually held in February and March but concerns over travel logistics and potential health risks have worried the...

Scottish Women's Premier League returns to winter season as 2020 campaign annulled

The new Scottish Women's Premier League season is set to run from October to June after the 2020 summer campaign was declared null and void.

Only one round of matches had been played when the season was suspended in March due to the coronavirus crisis.

The proposed October start date for the new season is pending government guidance and the Scottish FA lifting their ban on...

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England eyes European glory after extending Chelsea stay

Bethany England wants to concentrate on winning the Champions League after signing a new four-year contract at Chelsea.

The England star enjoyed an outstanding campaign in 2019-20, being named the Barclays Women's Super League Player of the Season having helped the Blues win both the league and the Continental Cup.

But the 26-year-old is thirsty for more trophies and is...

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Women's Super League gets the all-clear with no new Covid cases

The Football Association have confirmed there were no positive cases of coronavirus in the latest round of testing for teams in the Barclays Women's Super League and Championship.

A total of 1,544 tests were carried out between 20 July and 26 July.

It is great news for the women's professional game as both leagues continue preparations to start the new season on the weekend...

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Aston Villa and Sheffield United share Championship awards

Promoted Aston Villa and Sheffield United split the four prizes between them at the FA Women’s Championship End-of-Season Awards.

Blades striker Katie Wilkinson claimed two of the awards after being named Player of the Season and picking up the Golden Boot thanks to her 15 goals in 14 games during the curtailed campaign.

Having led her side to promotion to the Women's Super...

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Transfer News: Tottenham sign keeper Mikalsen

Tottenham have continued to prepare for the new Women's Super League season by signing Norwegian goalkeeper Aurora Mikalsen.

The former Manchester United player will wear the number one shirt at Spurs having joined on a one-year contract.

Mikalsen told tottenhamhotspur.com: “Coming to Spurs is an exciting challenge for me and I am really looking forward to the season ahead...

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Daly dedicates Dash cup win to "special team" after difficult days in Houston

England star Rachel Daly made up for a 'difficult five years' at the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League after helping the side to a 2-0 victory in the Challenge Cup final against Chicago Red Stars.

The Lioness set up the second goal and has been one of the form players in the pre-season event, with three goals and two assists.

Dash recovered from two defeats...

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Women's Super League Round-Up: Spurs, Brighton and West Ham

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

Tottenham

England striker Rachel Williams has joined Spurs from Birmingham City.

The 32-year-old joins initially on a 12-month contract, with the option of another season after that.

She will reunite with Kerys Harrop who...

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