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The Disparity Between Lower League Teams and Top Teams in the Women’s Super League
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…
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The Changing Landscape of College Football for Women in the US
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…
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Women’s Football
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…
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Fran Kirby: A Journey of Resilience and Challenges
The highs and the lows: 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 challenges…
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Record Crowds and Rising Inequality: The Double-Edged Growth of the Women’s Championship
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…
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From Pitch to Parenthood: Manchester United show full support for Hannah Blundell after pregnancy announcement
On 11th September, Manchester United Women’s Hannah Blundell announced her pregnancy, confirming she will miss the entire 2024/25 season. The full-back also triggered a one-year extension to her contract, which…
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Ada Hegerberg: Leading the Charge for Equality and Sustainability On and Off the Pitch
As women’s football continues to grow globally, numerous players are taking a stand on important issues encompassing the sport to ensure that it’s great success is sustained for future generations.…
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Solving the Freecast Conundrum: A Key to the WPLL’s Success
It was the summer announcement that rocked the footballing world. On August 16th, the Barclays WSL X (Twitter) account announced the draw for the Women’s League Cup Group Stage would…
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Christine Sinclair: Raising Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis and Playing Football
Canada’s Christine Sinclair is a pioneer on and off the pitch. Known best for her 23 year-long international career, Sinclair has been open about the impacts of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)…
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Is social media accessibility part of the game plan in the WSL?
Social media is the place many football fans go to keep up to date with their favourite club on the match day action, important team news, and behind the scenes…