women's super league

Arsenal have announced the signing of Australian international Steph Catley from Melbourne City.

The full-back is vice-captain of the Matildas and has played 82 times for her country.

The move to the Women's Super League will be Catley's first taste of European football having started her career at Melbourne Victory before stints in the United States with Portland Thorns FC...

The Premier League has provided £1million towards coronavirus testing to ensure the new Women's Super League and Championship seasons can go ahead in September.

The current campaign was cancelled in March and there were fears the prohibitive cost of new safety measures to combat Covid-19 would jeopardize any potential restart.

But Premier League chief executive Richard...

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 '...

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...

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...

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...

Newly-promoted Women's Super League side Aston Villa have reached a deal to share Walsall's Bank's Stadium for the next two seasons.

The ground has a capacity of 11,000, making it one of the biggest venues in the WSL. Walsall currently play in League Two.

Villa had previously played in the Women's Championship at Midland League side Boldmore St Michael's home ground in...

England midfielder, Jill Scott, has agreed to become a player-coach at Manchester City as part of a new two-year contract with the club.

She will assist new head coach, Gareth Taylor. "I'm absolutely thrilled to have Jill not only sign a new contract but also begin her professional coaching journey here at Manchester City," he said.

City finished second in this year's...

Liverpool defender, Niamh Fahey, has agreed a new two-year contract with the club, despite their relegation from the Women's Super League.

Reds boss, Vicky Jepson, has welcomed the commitment shown by the Republic of Ireland star: "Going through these tough times, a leader like Niamh is invaluable," said Jepson.

"The experience she brings from playing in the top flight of...

Chelsea have donated the £100,000 prize money for winning the Women's Super League to a domestic abuse charity.

The Blues, who were awarded the title last week after the season was decided on a points-per-game basis, are supporting Refuge - a charity that helps women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

Manager, Emma Hayes, said: "It is a charity that is close...