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Hannah Hampton: Overcoming Career-Threatening Barriers on Her Path to Success
Hannah Hampton, professional female goalkeeper for England Lionesses and Chelsea FC Women, was told by doctors that she should avoid all sports because of the issues that she has with…
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A Q&A with Brentford FC Women’s Player Sophie Troth
Playing at the grassroots level of the Women’s Football Pyramid in England is a topic that often goes unnoticed. At Beyond the Pitch, we aim to bring attention to this…
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From Grassroots to Glory: Mary Earps’ Inspiring Football Journey
During the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022 and the Women’s World Cup in 2023, Mary Earps proved her talent through some of the most incredible performances that helped guide the…
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Will Wendie Renard make history with the Blues in her last shot at an Olympic Gold?
The first ever official women’s football match took place in 1971, when France took on the Netherlands. Despite having played several friendly matches ahead of this fixture, the French Football…
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Reading Women: Another victim of the endless cycle of poor ownership
There was a time when Reading Women were a symbol of decency and stability. They were a respectable team, who showcased that any club could make it to the top,…
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Football and Motherhood: What is the reality?
During the 2023/24 season, Arsenal announced that their Swedish centre-back, Amanda Ilestedt, was expecting her first child. In the social media announcement, the club confirmed that Ilestedt would be taking…
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Matilda’s Keeper Mackenzie Arnold and Her Inspiring Journey with Hearing Loss
Mackenzie Arnold’s performance in the 2023 Women’s World Cup was nothing short of extraordinary. Demonstrating her talent and resilience at every stage, she had the nation on the edge of…
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Breaking Barriers and Setting Records: Women’s Football Takes Centre Stage at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Olympics – a spectacle of glory, heartwarming moments, heartbreak, and everything in between. The highlight of an athletes career is playing for their country in such a renowned and…
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The Erasure of Women’s Football History
Imagine travelling to the year 2080, to see how Women’s Football will develop in the years to come. You are overjoyed to see every stadium packed with fans, with every…
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6 Female Footballers Leading the Charge for Social Change
In recent years, female footballers have not only excelled on the pitch but also emerged as advocates for social change. From empowering young girls, to ensuring equal access to sports,…