-
The Rise of Portsmouth F.C. Ladies
Portsmouth recently announced the transition to a full-time professional playing model for the 2024/25 season after securing their promotion to the Championship last season. This is the cherry on top…
-
Blackburn Women – The Recent Controversies
Blackburn Rovers, a club where Lionesses Keira Walsh, Ella Toone, and Georgia Stanway all played earlier in their career, have dominated news headlines recently for their treatment of their women’s…
-
Women’s football – A beacon for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
TW – This article contains references to homophobia and suicide Women’s football has emerged as a powerful platform for promoting inclusivity and empowerment, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. As the sport…
-
Ella Williams on the Beyond The Pitch podcast – Highlighting disengagement of young girls within football
In the latest episode of Beyond The Pitch podcast, we were joined by guest Ella Williams, the founder of Our Goal. Our Goal is a non-profit organisation set up by…
-
The story of Phoenix Girls FC
For seventy five years, the Chiltern Youth Football League in Bedford had never seen a girls team win it; this year however, new history was written. Phoenix Football Centre only…
-
The untold history of Sweden’s national women’s team
Pia Sundhage, Swedish football manager and former professional player, became the first female player to score within an international match at Wembley. In April 2024, the national Swedish team made…
-
Frustration and Uncertainty for Sheffield United Women
Sheffield United’s women’s team is facing significant uncertainty, with only two players under contract and preseason training delayed due to operational challenges. Financial concerns, the recent dismissal of manager Jonathan…
-
Against All Odds: Nadia Nadim’s Remarkable Journey from Refugee Camps to Football Pitches
Nadia Nadim’s journey from a war-torn Afghanistan to becoming a professional footballer and surgeon is nothing short of inspirational. Her story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative…
-
Here’s the demand, where’s the supply?
When I was growing up, having a players name on the back of your jersey was almost like a status symbol. When you were playing football with your friends, it…
-
Hull City’s Chris Hames on Beyond The Pitch podcast
Hull City Ladies Manager, Chris Hames became the first guest of our official Beyond the Pitch Podcast, speaking to Ed, Daisy and Finley on the challenges of managing players, Hull…