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Ranking the 5 favorites to win the 2024/25 UWCL after Lucy Bronze joins Chelsea from Barcelona

19Jul

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Features, Women's Football

Ranking the 5 favorites to win the 2024/25 UWCL after Lucy Bronze joins Chelsea from Barcelona

The Women's Champions League is set to explode with the news of Lucy Bronze returning to England and joining Chelsea! Bronze, a Five-time Champions League winner with Lyon and Barcelona, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to a Blues side hungry for European glory. But with the FA WSL retaining Bronze, how will the landscape of the UWCL be affected? We examine the contenders: 5. PSG (France): PSG is a team on the rise. Last year's semi-finalists added firepower with Kika joining their already impressive attack featuring Marie-Antoinette Katoto (league-leading 35 goals in 2023/24). Building a cohesive squad and maintaining their defensive form will be key for PSG's title aspirations. 4. Bayern Munich (Germany): Don't underestimate the Bavarians. Boasting a strong domestic lea...

Manchester United Women sign one of the world’s most proven center backs

6Jul

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Features, Women's Football

Manchester United Women sign one of the world’s most proven center backs

Manchester United Women have pulled off a major coup with the signing of Dutch international Dominique Janssen. The experienced defender brings a wealth of winning pedigree and leadership to the Red Devils' backline. Janssen, known for her rock-solid defending and calm presence on the pitch, has enjoyed a trophy-laden career. After a successful stint with Arsenal in the FA Women's Super League, where she lifted the league title alongside the FA Cup and League Cup, she moved to German giants VfL Wolfsburg. In Germany, she continued her trophy haul, adding two Frauen Bundesliga titles and three DFB-Pokal wins to her impressive collection. On the international stage, Janssen has been a mainstay for the Netherlands, playing a key role in their 2017 European Championship triumph. ...

Chelsea Women land one of the world’s best forwards

6Jul

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Features, Women's Football

Chelsea Women land one of the world’s best forwards

Chelsea fans, rejoice! The wait is over. French forward Sandy Baltimore has officially signed for the Blues, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in women's football. Baltimore, a 24-year-old speedy winger, has spent her entire professional career at Paris Saint-Germain. Rising through the ranks at a young age, she quickly established herself as a key player for the club. Her impressive trophy haul includes a Division 1 Féminine title, ending Lyon's dominance in 2020-21, and a Champions League final appearance in 2017. Known for her electrifying acceleration, dribbling skills, and a knack for scoring crucial goals, Baltimore has earned 28 caps for the French national team. This move to Chelsea is a clear sign of Baltimore's ambition. After a trophy-laden career at PSG, sh...

24Jul

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Features, Women's Football

Sam Kerr’s FIFA 23 cover is a big deal, but more work must be done

For football fans, EA Sports' FIFA cover reveal has become a tradition, with the honour usually going to the most prominent or iconic players at the time. On Friday, FIFA confirmed that Chelsea Women's Sam Kerr and French superstar Kylian Mbappé would be on the cover of FIFA 23. Having Sam Kerr on the cover of FIFA 23 is a monumental achievement not only for women in sport, but also for female representation in the gaming space. It represents a shift in how the digital sports world views female athletes and is a significant step towards greater inclusivity for women in the video game realm. It will be the first game in the series to feature both women's club football and the Women's World Cup. The game will include the Barclays Women's Super League of England and the Division 1 of Fr...