7 things from women's football: Chelsea thrash Man United to seal WSL; Liverpool progress; Lyon win title
Chelsea landed their fifth-successive WSL crown in Emma Hayes' final game, while Liverpool sealed top four and Lyon won again in France.
Chelsea landed their fifth-successive WSL crown in Emma Hayes' final game, while Liverpool sealed top four and Lyon won again in France.
Arsenal and Chelsea are set for preseason tours of the U.S., including a friendly against each other in Washington, D.C., sources told ESPN.
Emma Hayes said she is "reinvigorated and re-energised" by the prospect of her new role as head coach of the United States women's national team after winning the Women's Super League for the seventh time in her final game as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea needed to beat Manchester United to win the WSL title and they did so, 6-0, to send legendary boss Emma Hayes off in style.
A virtuoso performance from striker Mayra Ramirez set Chelsea on course for a 6-0 rout of Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday to secure a record fifth successive Women's Super League title in coach Emma Hayes's last game in charge.
Chelsea clinched their fifth consecutive WSL title on Saturday to ensure that head coach Emma Hayes ended her 12-year reign at the club in style.
Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 on the final day of the Women's Super League season, but it was not enough to secure the title as Chelsea, who hammered Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, pipped them to the trophy on goal difference
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has signed a one-year contract extension with an option for a further year, the Women's Super League (WSL) club announced on Friday.
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes bid a glassy-eyed farewell in her final news conference in charge before she takes over the United States women's national team, but insisted that not winning a trophy this season won't define her tenure with the club.
Vivianne Miedema is 27 years old and the WSL's all-time top scorer. But Arsenal are letting her leave to join rivals Manchester City. Why?
Chelsea are taking the Women's Super League (WSL) title race down to the final game of the season after defeating local rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 to return to the top of the league table.
The first edition of the Women's Club World Cup has been proposed to start during January-February 2026, with the 16-team tournament to be held every four years, world football governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.
Manchester United's women's team found out the club's end of season party had been cancelled via social media and news reports, rather than being informed by officials, sources have told ESPN.
Arsenal women plan to host 11 matches at Emirates Stadium next season, making it their main home ground for the 2024-25 season.
Vivianne Miedema will leave Arsenal when her contract expires summer, the club announced on Monday, with sources telling ESPN that WSL rivals Manchester City is her most likely destination.
Manchester United lifted their first-ever Women's FA Cup trophy as they beat Tottenham with ease after Ella Toone's wonder strike.
Rachel Williams has said Manchester United's Women's FA Cup triumph on Sunday does "mask over the issues" they've had in the league and added that she expects them to "change things" next season, suggesting her team could win the WSL.
Tottenham battled relegation in the WSL last season but are making history in their first-ever FA Cup final this weekend. Here's how they are preparing.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Robert Vilahamn said he did not expect to reach Wembley in his first season leading the team with his side taking on Manchester United in the FA Cup Final on Sunday.
Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have taken Wrexham's men to a different level, but what about the women's team?
Arsenal upset Man City to give Chelsea control of the WSL title race, while Bayern and Barcelona both confirmed their domestic success.
A superb late brace by substitute Stina Blackstenius gave Arsenal a 2-1 win over Manchester City that re-ignited the Women's Super League on Sunday, throwing a lifeline to Chelsea in a title race that had appeared to be done and dusted.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chelsea | 22 | 18 | 1 | 3 | +53 | 55 |
Manchester City | 22 | 18 | 1 | 3 | +46 | 55 |
Arsenal | 22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | +33 | 50 |
Liverpool | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | +8 | 41 |
Manchester United | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | +10 | 35 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | -5 | 31 |
Aston Villa | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | -16 | 24 |
Everton | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -13 | 23 |
Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -22 | 19 |
Leicester City | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -19 | 18 |
West Ham United | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -25 | 15 |
Bristol City | 22 | 1 | 3 | 18 | -50 | 6 |