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A women’s football page founded by Stuart Barker to promote girls and women’s football at all levels. Sponsors of AFC Whitehaven’s Phoebe Mullen
Géraldine Reuteler is relishing a new challenge after bringing an end to her spell with Eintracht Frankfurt. The Swiss international opens up on her move to @ArsenalWFC, adapting to a new league and country, and her ambitions for the next chapter. 🔗 since-71.com/geraldine-re...
Chloe Kelly is determined to put a frustrating first campaign with Arsenal behind her. With pre-season underway, Kelly has outlined her fitness goals, her desire to improve her output and her ambitions to help the Gunners challenge for the WSL title. 🔗 since-71.com/chloe-kelly-...
Arsenal’s new signing Ona Batlle has opened up on her move to north London. The Spanish international discusses why Arsenal was the right place for the next stage of her career, her return to the Barclays WSL and her ambitions with the Gunners. 🔗 since-71.com/ona-batlle-e...
The Subway Players Cup. A new name, a Swiss-style format and a renewed focus on player welfare will bring major changes to the competition. Holly Wright takes a closer look at what exactly is changing and what it means for women’s football. 🔗 since-71.com/subway-playe...
Wythenshawe Town 🤝 Manchester Laces have strengthened their partnership, creating new opportunities for players, coaches and girls' football across Greater Manchester. Read more by Alisha Webster 👉 since-71.com/wythenshawe-...
This isn't an article arguing against families. It's an article asking whether women's football has accidentally started selling everything except the football ⚽️ Growth matters, but sustainable growth starts with the product on the pitch. ✍️ Allie Heppell 🔗 since-71.com/its-time-wom...
'On The Banks' is a stunning new photo book capturing the 💙 soul and changing landscape of Everton by our very own photographer, Laura Gates. Discover why this is a must-have for every Toffees Fan! 🔗 since-71.com/on-the-banks...
Arsenal are redefining what's possible in the Barclays Women's Super League. By making the Emirates their home, they've helped drive record attendances and set a new benchmark. ✍️ Hanne Beeckmans explores how Arsenal are powering WSL growth. 🔗 since-71.com/how-arsenal-...
From kickabouts in a South Manchester park to one of the region's fastest-growing independent women's clubs. ✍️ Alisha Webster explores the rise of Manchester Vixens and how they have created opportunities and inspired the next generation. 🔗 since-71.com/from-park-ki...
Following our recent FA WNL Team of the Season, our team of writers wanted to challenge themselves to use the same rules* to create a Barclays WSL Team of the Season. * A maximum of two players per club are permitted in the starting XI, with a third player allowed on the bench.
Following our recent FA WNL Team of the Season, our team of writers wanted to challenge themselves to use the same rules* to create a Barclays WSL Team of the Season. * A maximum of two players per club are permitted in the starting XI, with a third player allowed on the bench.
We reflect on the disappointing news, first reported by the Southampton Daily Echo, that Southampton FC is set to reduce its academy status from Category One to Category Two following an internal review of its women’s and girls’ programme. 🔗 since-71.com/saints-pull-...
We are excited to bring back our popular FA WNL Teams of the Season! Could this be the most lethal front line in the league? Annie Colston, Shannon Albuery, Megan Jarvis and Molly Lygo-Jackson combined for nearly one hundred goals across the 2025/26 campaign. 🔗 since-71.com/fa-womens-na...
We are excited to bring back our popular FA WNL Teams of the Season! Norwich City defender Grace Riglar earns her place after producing one of the most remarkable individual campaigns in the entire WNL, scoring an astonishing 1️⃣8️⃣ goals from defence. 🔗 since-71.com/fa-womens-na...
We are excited to bring back our popular FA Women's National League Teams of the Season! This serves as a reminder of what a loss the disbanding of Cheadle Town Stingers is, they are represented by Sophie Donald and FA WNL Player of the Year Imogen Porteus-Williams. 🔗 since-71.com/fa-womens-na...
We are excited to bring back our popular FA Women's National League Teams of the Season! Golden Glove winner Kirstie Levell, joint Golden Boot winners Millie Ravening and Amber Hughes, plus Shannon Stamps, all feature in our Division One North Team of the Season. 🔗 since-71.com/fa-womens-na...
We're excited to announce that after many hours of discussion and deliberation with fans, players, and staff from across the FA Women's National League, we'll reveal the 2025/26 Teams of the Season live on All For WoFo tomorrow evening. You can tune in from 8:30pm www.youtube.com/live/D0Jjlbb...
The FA’s proposal to allow WSL Professional Game Academy teams into the FA WNL has sparked fierce debate. We examine the reasoning behind the plans, challenge the myth that players aren't good enough, and explore why the current system is failing young talent. 🔗 since-71.com/the-case-for...
Match Preview ✍️ Declan Murphy The equation is simple for England: beat Ukraine and hope Iceland do them a favour against Spain. After Thursday's defeat, the @Lionesses' hopes of automatic World Cup qualification are no longer in their own hands. 🔗 since-71.com/lionesses-fa...
💬 "Absolutely gutted." Wythenshawe manager James Mulvihill has described the club’s allocation to the FA WNL Division One Midlands as a “kick in the teeth”, admitting he feels “gutted” for players, staff and supporters as the club prepares to appeal the decision. 🔗 since-71.com/wythenshawe-...
Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook Manchester City lifted the Adobe Women’s FA Cup for the fourth time on Sunday after overcoming Brighton & Hove Albion to complete a domestic double. Gallery 🔗 since-71.com/photo-diary-...
Promotion ☝️ Relegation ⤵️ Reprieves 🤝 Rivalries 🤬 The 26/27 league allocations have created plenty of headlines, but the biggest stories may lie beneath the surface. Olivia Rafftery examines how decisions shape the pyramid's landscape. 🔗 since-71.com/more-than-pr...
Grace Fisk and Sophie Baggaley have been called up to the England 🏴 squad to face Spain 🇪🇸 and Ukraine 🇺🇦. Fisk replaces Leah Williamson (hamstring) whilst Baggaley is cover for Khiara Keating (concussion protocols) for the Spain match. 📸 Gabriella Winters & Olivia Beard
Match Report ✍️ David Howes Manchester City comfortably fought off Brighton & Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium to win the Adobe Women’s FA Cup and achieve a domestic double. 🔗 since-71.com/match-report...
Argyle's players have issued a strongly-worded statement after the club confirmed significant budget cuts, with almost the entire squad informed by email that they will be released when their contracts expire next month. Read more 🔗 since-71.com/argyles-play...
There you have it, the 2025/26 season is complete, and it sees Manchester City complete a Barclays WSL and Adobe Women's FA Cup double for the first time in their history with a 4-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion this afternoon at Wembley Stadium. 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Photo Diary 📸 Nicole Jones Sophie Whitehouse was Charlton Athletic's hero as they secured promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League after defeating Leicester City in a tense play-off at The Valley. Gallery 🔗 since-71.com/photo-diary-...
🏆 Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final Match Preview 🔵⚪️ Brighton & Hove Albion take on 🩵 Manchester City under The Wembley Arch, as The Seagulls aim to win their first ever domestic trophy, while The Citizens look to add to their WSL title triumph. 🔗 since-71.com/match-previe...
We are delighted to bring back our FA Women’s National League Teams of the Season! We are again inviting fans, players and staff from clubs across every division to help us compile these teams. Find out how to get involved ↘️ 🔗 since-71.com/get-involved...