London City Lionesses head coach Eder Maestre says his side must “play without fear” when they face Arsenal Women’s FC in a sold-out London derby at the Copperjax Community Stadium this weekend.

With 5,000 tickets sold, they prepare for their first ever sell-out as an independent club navigating the Barclays Women’s Super League for their first season.

Liverpool FC Women prepare to face Leicester City a must-win Barclays Women’s Super League clash this weekend.

Head coach, Gareth Taylor addressed the media following international break, touching on team news, momentum after the break, preparations for Leicester, their home of St Helens, and the importance of adaptability from club to country football.

Whilst the Foxes are in twelfth position with only nine points on the board, the Reds are in eleventh with just 10. Three points are vital for both sides, as they push to edge out of the relegation zone and into safety with a fairly small number of fixtures left this season.

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.

Australia seek deserved revenge at this year's AFC Women’s Asian Cup after they suffered an early exit back in 2022. A behind closed doors tournament due to Covid 19 saw the Matildas knocked out in the quarter finals by a strong South Korea team who went on to the final. 

This year, as the hosts of the tournament, Australia have their eyes set on the trophy. With Captain, Sam Kerr back in the squad following over two years sidelined with injury (ACL), her return is a huge boost for the Matildas and significantly boosts their attacking quality and leadership powers.

The curtain falls on the 2026 SheBelieves Cup this Saturday, with everything still to play for as the final round of fixtures decide who will finish in the top spot.

After two fiercely contested match days, the table remains finely poised. With just one game left for each nation, goal difference, head-to-head records and fine margins could prove decisive in determining the Champions.

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.

Japan’s 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign begins on Wednesday, where they hope to redefine themselves as an impact team with a dominant presence on the global women’s footballing stage.

With 16 squad members who play their domestic football in England, alongside others who compete in the USA, Germany and Japan, the international squad contains a high level of experience and global prowess. The Barclays Women’s Super League is recognised as one of the most competitive domestic leagues in women’s football, which gives Japan an edge over other competing nations.

In the current FIFA Women’s World Rankings, Japan remains in eighth place, meaning they are the highest rated side in this year’s competition. With diligent preparations and tactical execution, they stand in good stead to progress through the Asian Cup, whilst securing their place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year.

Vietnam booked their place in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup (their 10th successive appearance) after topping their qualifying group.

During the qualifying rounds, they scored an impressive 17 goals in just three matches, conceding none. Their largest victory came against The Maldives, Vietnam running out 7-0 victors. 

In the last Women’s Asian Cup, Vietnam registered their best result in the tournament, reaching the Quarterfinals. They lost 3-1 to eventual champions, China. Vietnam will be targeting the knockout stages once again, with tough competition to overcome in the group stages.

On Sunday 1 March, the SheBelieves Cup 2026 will commence in the USA. The round-robin style tournament will see four top-30 FIFA ranked nations battle it out for a first-place finish: the USA, Argentina, Canada and Columbia.  

Initiated in 2016, this inaugural competition first took place ten years ago. After their 2015 Women’s World Cup campaign, the US Women’s National Team inspired this tournament.

SheBelieves is a movement that encourages young women and girls to achieve their dreams, whether these be in sports or elsewhere. Therefore, this annual competition aims to inspire generations of women and girls and spotlight the growth of the women’s game, during the first international break of the year.

Chelsea hosted Manchester United in the fifth round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at Kingsmeadow on Sunday. Last year’s finalists were unlucky with the draw, having one exit early in the competition.

Only one point separates the sides in the Barclays Women’s Super League, so this fixture was set to be an exciting contest that tested both sides on the back of a heavy fixture schedule.

Tottenham Hotspur Women clinched a last-gasp victory over London City Lionesses in the fifth round of the FA Cup on penalties at the Copperjax Community Stadium.

An early first-half strike from Matilda Vinberg fired up the visitors, while London City kept their momentum through Danielle van de Donk and Jana Fernández late on in the second half.

A last-minute penalty (90+7) by Bethany England levelled the score, while both teams’ resilience kept them pushing through extra time and into a dramatic penalty shootout after over 120 minutes of football.

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).

This weekend builds anticipation within Merseyside as it's the first time Everton's new manager will take control during a Merseyside derby.

On Sunday the 21st of February at 16:30 BST the Toffees travel to the other side of the city to take on the Reds. Interim coach, Scott Phelan spoke to the media ahead of this Adobe Women’s FA Cup fifth round clash.

Tottenham Hotspur Women head coach Martin Ho has outlined his squad’s ambition, mentality, and preparation ahead of Monday night’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup fifth-round clash against London City Lionesses at Hayes Lane.

The fixture, which kicks off at 19:30 and will be broadcast live on TNT Sport, represents another key test for a Spurs side seeking to establish themselves a genuine contender in domestic cup competition.

Liverpool FC Women’s manager, Gareth Taylor looked ahead to the team’s upcoming Adobe Women’s FA Cup Clash fifth round against Everton this weekend.

Speaking at a press conference, Taylor addressed how his squad are preparing for the fixture, his expectations for the game and the rest of the WSL season and updated any individual player news. 

To have a Merseyside derby so early on in the competition is a tough challenge for both sides. Taylor’s Reds execute their tactical plan perfectly to progress into the hat for the quarter final.   

London City Lionesses host Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup on Monday.

Eder Maestre addressed the media ahead of this challenging cup tie, setting out his FA Cup expectations, previewing a ruthless Spurs side, and discussing his players featured in Sarina Wiegman’s latest England squad announcement.

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.

Moneyfields FC Women were featured in the FA Women’s National League club spotlight series during a round-table Zoom media call, with captain Ali Hall, first-team head coach Jack Randall, and manager Karl Watson offering insight into the club’s rise, its culture, and the standards being set both on and off the pitch.

With Moneyfields continuing to push at the top end of the division and progressing across multiple cup competitions, the session reflected a club building momentum-driven by unity, high expectations, and an increasingly professional approach.

Liverpool women head coach Gareth Taylor has praised his squad’s growing confidence and resilience as they prepare for a challenging Barclays Women’s Super League trip to Chelsea at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.

Speaking ahead of the fixture, Taylor reflected on recent momentum, squad development, and the importance of belief as Liverpool continue their climb away from the lower reaches of the table.