Maisie McNulty, Author at Beyond The Pitch

A Chelsea Women player Veerle Buurman wearing the number 5 shirt stands on the pitch during a match, looking across the field. Photographed from behind, she is in sharp focus against a blurred stadium backdrop, with opposition players visible in the distance. The image captures a moment of concentration during play in bright daylight. — Photo: Daniel Cook

How Veerle Buurman Became Chelsea’s Rising Star

After joining the Blues in the 2024/25 season before spending the year on loan at PSV Eindhoven, Buurman has truly stepped into her place in…

Kerstin Casparij: More than a player and a leading voice for LGBTQ+ visibility in football

February 10, 2026

On the pitch, Kerstin Casparij proves to be a force to be reckoned with, whilst off the pitch she channels the same drive and intensity…