Project ACL is a three-year development that is designed to investigate the rising number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries within women’s football. The Player’s Union -FIFPRO- have collaborated with…

In the summer of 2023, Spain’s women’s national football team made history, claiming their first FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 victory over England in the final. Olga Carmona’s…

Women’s football has always been more than just a sport. As the game grows, it continues to challenge and redefine long-held perceptions of what it means to be a female…

Growing up I loved football, however as a result of bullying and struggling to fit in I had to hide my passion. My experience of bullying is something that I…

A pitch to play on shouldn’t be an exception”. At Beyond the Pitch, our commitment has always been to share the important stories surrounding clubs and players — narratives that…

The disparity between lower league teams and the top clubs in the Women’s Super League has become increasingly pronounced, particularly in terms of attendance and financial backing. Financial support for…

In 2002, Bend It Like Beckham popularised the idea that women could pursue football while attending university in the US, showing young girls a path that blended athletic and academic success. This…

Four years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, many areas of our society are still getting back to grips with ‘normal life’ – having been thrust from the reality, into a…

The highs, the lows, the touchlines: resilience, determination, coping with loss, career-ending challenges, the struggles of mental health and body image advocating for those who feel they can’t. Facing immense…

On the opening day of the Women’s Championship season, promotion favourites Newcastle and London City Lionesses played out a competitive 1-1 draw. The game drew significant media attention with journalists…