Arsenal launches a new three-part documentary called ‘No More Red: The Arsenal Mixtape’. The documentary was released on Wednesday 13 May 2026. It shines a light on Arsenal’s community programme in partnership with North London youth organisation Gain CTRL.

The project uses music to create safe, supportive spaces for young people. The documentary follows a 12-week music development programme involving ten young musicians from North London. The participants received mentorship, industry expertise and access to a unique pitch side recording space at Emirates Stadium. 

Millie Bright OBE will step away from the pitch, but her legacy will live on at the heart of Chelsea Football Club: a career defined by leadership, community and resilience. The Blues’ Captain and former Lioness has announced her full retirement from football with immediate effect.

The all-time record appearance holder in the Barclays Women’s Super League made 314 appearances as a Blue. During her twelve years at Chelsea, she lifted a remarkable twenty trophies and inspired positive changes for both the club and community.

From captaining the Lionesses at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, to leading Chelsea onto the pitch week-in-week-out, there is no doubt that her career has been shaped by magical moments while representing her pride and fortitude for the badge. For one final time, the club and fans will present the Captain with farewells and gratitude at Stamford Bridge ahead of the season finale.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are a club striving to achieve big in the FA Women’s National League. Jenny Wilkes has been Chair of the Wolves Girls and Women’s Football Club since 1999, when women’s football was still in its infancy, and the women’s section of the club was struggling to survive.

She led the charge during a period of development that saw the Old Gold become fully integrated into the club, and now sits on their advisory board, developing new pathways for young women from youth up to academy level.

Wilkes is also the president of the Official Supporters’ Club. She gave an insight to the growth of the club, Wolves’ long-term ambitions and the premise of promotion in future seasons.

The Lionesses face Iceland in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday 18th April, but this game is about far more than just the three points. The match marks the 500th game of the Lionesses, since their first official game in 1972. Since then, they have consistently rewritten the narrative of women’s football.

This monumental game provides an opportunity to reflect on that journey.  

For decades, motherhood in women’s football was widely perceived as incompatible with elite performance. Pregnancy often led to contract termination, financial instability, or early retirement, forcing players into an unspoken ‘either-or’ decision between family and career.

Today, that narrative is undergoing a significant transformation-driven by legal precedent, policy reform, and the visibility of athlete-mothers to the highest level of the game.

After thriving through the seventh European Deaf Futsal Championship in Croatia with a 100% winning record, the England Deaf Women’s Team brought it home following a 2-0 win against Poland in the final.

Not only did the result secure the title but signalled the growing impact of the Para Lionesses on the European stage. Winning this tournament is a reminder that disabilities should not limit opportunities in sports and raises awareness for deaf futsal both in England and globally.   

With a flawless group stage - and securing five wins in five throughout the competition - the team cruised through the tournament and proved themselves worthy of the first place finish.

Arsenal Women launches a brand-new documentary-style series, Gunner Girls, which champions inclusion and inspires the next generation. 

The new docuseries is exclusively available to watch on The Arsenal, the new digital home for fans globally. This platform allows supporters to access exclusive experiences and opportunities, whilst expressing their love and support for the club and its community initiatives.  

Following the creation of a new Under-9s girls’ community team, the series spotlights their first journey in football, alongside the support of several Arsenal Women stars: Lotte Wubben-Moy, Beth Mead, Leah Williamson and Alessia Russo. 

The Football Association [FA] in partnership with Barclays, has announced a nationwide school campaign to understand the entrenched societal barriers that affect girls’ participation in football. 

The initiative Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers will provide free resources to primary and secondary schools across the country to start important conversations about the gendered barriers still present in sport, hoping to increase inclusivity and access to participation. 

The FA and Barclays Girls Football in School’s Partnership has, over many years, worked to support educators in making equal access to football in schools a reality. This new campaign hopes to break down the remaining barriers with fresh insight showing that gender stereotyping, misogyny, and a lack of body confidence are the most significant factors still holding girls back.

Poppy Pattinson received her first senior Lionesses call-up and made her senior debut in a 6-1 victory over Ukraine, coming on as a second-half substitute.

The London City Lionesses’ defender spoke to the media following her first senior England experience. She outlined the highlights of camp, the pride of making her debut, what sets her aside from other left-backs, and her long-term ambitions both on the domestic and international footballing scenes.

Women’s football is often framed as a rapidly expanding success story, marked by rising visibility, increasing audiences, and growing commercial interest. Yet beneath this narrative lies a complex and precarious “hidden economy”, particularly within semi-professional and lower-tier women’s football.

This economy is characterised by high levels of passion and development potential, alongside profound structural, financial, and employment insecurity.

While top-flight leagues such as the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) have benefited from professionalisation and investment, the tiers below-and many international contexts-continue to rely on a fragile mix of amateur, semi-professional, and subsided labour.

Game Changer. Ankle Breaker. Household Name. Role Model. Goal Scorer.

These are just a few words that describe the legend and player that Tobin Heath was. The 37-year-old forward and winger announced her retirement in July 2025 on her podcast ‘The Re-Cap Show’ alongside longtime girlfriend, former teammate and podcast host Christen Press.

On Wednesday 7 March the USA will play against Columbia at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey. Heath will be celebrated ahead of kick off for an incredible international career with the USWNT. This will be a special moment shared with the fans in her hometown of New Jersey, and a reflection of the vast impact she has had on US Soccer and generations of women and girls who followed her journey.

At the heart of Manchester’s grassroots football renaissance stands, Wythenshawe FC Women: a club redefining success in women’s football through belief, structure, and community rather than finances and status.

Leading the Northwest Counties, a Football League with 80 points and targeting yet another promotion, Wythenshawe’s rise is the product of a long-term vision rooted in culture, development, and identity. 

The FA Round Table Series brought together key figures shaping that journey: Carl Barrat (Club Chair), James Mulvihill (First Team Manager), Kirsty Chambers (Club Captain), and Nick Perchard (Director of Community, Premier League).

Atlanta Primus currently captains the Saints and is an ever-present member of their team, putting in strong performances week in week out.

The Jamaican internation is shining both for her club, Southampton FC, and on the international stage. So far this season in the Barclays WSL 2, Primus has featured in 16 games, with three goals and two assists to her name.

But her influence is recognised far beyond her statistical contributions.

Sarina Wiegman was honoured by the Football Writers Association (FWA) as the winner of their annual Tribute Award. The Dutch coach has been in charge of the Lionesses for almost five years, achieving back-to-back European titles, and reaching the UEFA Women’s World Cup Final with England. 

At the event, Leah Williamson made a speech as the England Captain. She praised Wiegman and gave an insight into her personality as a coach and a leader, as well as speaking about the legacy of the Lionesses and their initiatives to promote positive change for women and girls in sports.  

There is no doubt that Wiegman inspires the future of English football, as she is at the heart of this new era for women and girls in the sport.  

Women’s football is undergoing rapid growth-not only on the pitch, but increasingly behind the scenes. Supported by organisations such as Women in Football (WIF) and initiatives backed by Xero, entrepreneurial women are advancing innovation across marketing, coaching, technology, and media.

From former professional athletes to emerging founders, these women are building sustainable businesses, creating jobs, and addressing long-standing gaps within the football industry.

By combining commercial expertise with a deep passion for the game, they are shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and economically resilient future for football.

The Football Association (FA) has introduced significant reforms to the Women’s and Girls’ Playing Pathway, aimed at improving accessibility, inclusivity, and the identification and development of elite talent across England.

Following an extensive period of consultation within the game, these changes target girls and young women aged between eight and twenty, ensuring that football development opportunities are accessible to all communities nationwide.

As participation in elite women’s football continues to expand globally, increasing attention is being directed toward the long-term health outcomes of retired female players. While football offers substantial physical, psychological, and social benefits, evidence indicates that retired female footballers face a distinct set of long-term health challenges.

These include musculoskeletal disorders, neurocognitive risks, mental health concerns, and reproductive health issues, many of which may manifest earlier or more severely than in the general population or compared with male players.

Understanding these outcomes is essential for developing effective prevention strategies, gender-specific care models, and post-retirement support systems.

Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is not just redefining what success looks like for Jamaican or black women in football, she's showing that talent, determination, and belief can take you anywhere.

The Manchester City forward is in the prime of her career, clinical in front of goal and driving City towards silverware at the end of the season. However, she plays more than the role of just a footballer; she is role model and example to the next generations of aspiring young, black footballers.

Her journey is proof that representation matters and that the next generation of young girls from Kingston to London can dream even bigger because of her.

The language and tone used in media coverage of women’s football have undergone a marked transformation over recent decades. Historically characterised by sexualisation, trivialisation, and condescension, contemporary reporting increasingly adopts a professional, performance-focused approach.  

This shift reflects the sport’s growing prominence, professionalisation. And success on the international stage, particularly during major tournaments, such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the UEFA Women’s EUROs.

Tier 4 side London Bees face Barclays Women's Super League side, Liverpool FC this Sunday in a historic fourth round proper of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

Defender, Aria Heil shared her thoughts on the match ahead, focusing on preparations and mentality for one of the club’s biggest ever cup ties.