While high-profile women's football transfers and the men's World Cup dominated headlines, this report highlights ten lesser-known but significant player moves, including Alexandra Popp to Borussia Dortmund and Kirsty Hanson to Tottenham, detailing their impact on respective clubs.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder, one of the women's game's all-time greats, was unveiled in New York by owner Michele Kang, who aims to build a trophy-winning team.
Women's Super League and WSL2 clubs will be permitted to sell alcohol in view of the pitch starting next season, following a successful 18-month trial. The change, approved by WSL Football shareholders, aims to modernize the women's game and appeal to new fans, with low incidences of crowd trouble being a key factor.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps returns to the Women's Super League with London City Lionesses, drawn by the club's ambitious vision, state-of-the-art facilities, and owner Michele Kang's belief in women's football. The move marks a significant personal and professional shift from her previous stint at PSG.
Everton's Aurora Galli details her challenging 20-month recovery from a serious ACL injury sustained in September 2024. The midfielder discusses the mental and physical hurdles, her determination to return for Italy's Euro 2025 campaign, and her evolving understanding of her body.
The Women's Super League and West Ham United women's team were reportedly unaware of restrictions placed on major shareholder David Sullivan's interaction with the team due to a safeguarding investigation opened in 2023. Seven women have accused the 77-year-old of predatory behavior, which he denies.
An alliance of 52 Women's National League clubs has written to the FA opposing plans to add Women's Super League academy sides to the third tier, demanding a vote on the matter due to concerns over the consultation process and potential impact on established teams.
London City Lionesses are reportedly close to signing Mary Earps and Mapi León on free transfers. Earps, a former England goalkeeper, and León, a Barcelona defender, are expected to join when their contracts expire at the end of June.
Chelsea have signed Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe from rivals Arsenal on a three-year deal. The 30-year-old left-back, who spent 11 years at Arsenal, expressed excitement for her new chapter and the opportunity to compete for trophies at Stamford Bridge.
Plymouth Argyle is not renewing contracts for most of its women's first-team players due to significant budget cuts, just weeks after narrowly missing promotion. The decision, communicated via email, has drawn criticism from players for its impersonal nature.
Jamaica striker Khadija Shaw has signed a four-year contract with Manchester City, reportedly making her the world's highest-paid women's footballer with over £1m per season until 2030. The deal comes after a dramatic U-turn, with Shaw initially set to leave the club.
Goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse was the star as Charlton secured promotion to the Women's Super League for the first time, saving four penalties in a dramatic shootout against Leicester City. Her heroics capped a remarkable season for the club.
Goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse was the star as Charlton secured promotion to the Women's Super League for the first time, saving four penalties in a shootout win against Leicester City.
Goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse was the hero as Charlton secured promotion to the Women's Super League for the first time, saving four penalties in a dramatic shootout win over Leicester City.
Goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse was the hero as Charlton secured promotion to the Women's Super League for the first time, saving four penalties in a dramatic shootout win against Leicester City. Manager Karen Hills hailed Whitehouse as 'the star of the show' after her crucial saves.
Goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse saved four penalties to secure Charlton's promotion to the Women's Super League and relegate Leicester. The match ended 0-0 after 120 minutes, with Charlton winning the shootout 2-1.
The FA Women's National League board has approved a proposal allowing four WSL academy sides to join the third tier from 2027. The plan, aimed at improving player development, faces mixed reactions from clubs.
UEFA will strictly enforce rules against multi-club ownership in the Women's Champions League, impacting investors like Michele Kang. UEFA's Nadine Kessler stressed preserving sporting integrity, with no exceptions for the women's game.
England goalkeeper Mary Earps, 33, is reportedly close to a Women's Super League return, with London City Lionesses showing interest. Her contract with PSG expires in June, and she previously played for Manchester United.
Over 70 parents accuse James 'Jay' Austin, owner of girls' football club Red Star Lionesses, of fraudulently taking over £28,000 for non-existent tournaments, kits, and sessions with Women's Super League players. Austin, with two prior fraud convictions, denies all allegations, citing a civil matter. Investigations by Greater Manchester police and the Football Association are underway.
The Women’s Super League season finale marks the end of an era with key players like Sam Kerr, Beth Mead, and Khadija Shaw leaving their clubs, triggering a potential striker merry-go-round amid contract expirations and rumored transfers.
Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea after six-and-a-half years when her contract expires this summer, ending a highly successful tenure. Meanwhile, Arsenal confirms Katie McCabe's departure after over a decade with the club.
Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea after her contract expires this summer, ending a six-year spell with 115 goals in all competitions and numerous titles. Chelsea is favored to sign Manchester City's Khadija Shaw, while Arsenal's Katie McCabe also leaves her club.
Wigan defends its Women's Super League title amid challenges in the league's development, including a wide skill gap between top and bottom teams, and efforts towards professionalism.
