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Jun 25, 2020
8 min

Sexism or ignorance? Why the NWSL Challenge Cup continues to be ignored By Broadcast partner CBS

There was outrage across the American women’s soccer landscape this week as major sports network CNBC sent out a now deleted tweet...

Jun 24, 2020
3 min

Pride is Cancelled

Gutted. Worried. Disappointed. Angry. It’s safe to say the last 48 hours has been a whirlwind of emotions. We all know how much I love...

Jun 22, 2020
2 min

Challenge Cup Rules Breakdown

If you’re looking for an outline of each rule set in place for the tournament here are the links to The NWSL Press Release, Tournament...

Jun 20, 2020
3 min

How to watch The NWSL Challenge Cup around the world

Here’s our guide to watching the upcoming NWSL tournament from home and abroad WATCHING OUTSIDE USA & CANADA In a time of despair for...

Apr 20, 2020
7 min

From Fan Photos to Fanfiction: This Is What Makes Women’s Football So Special (by Charlotte Stacey)

Perhaps it is the growing accessibility of the game, the sportsmanship of the players, the personal flourishes peppered throughout the...

Apr 7, 2020
3 min

Good Things Come in Small Packages. (by Charlotte Stacey)

With the highest number of right footed goals in WSL history, and a notably impressive comeback to both league and international...

Mar 6, 2020
4 min

Where did it all go wrong? (by Helen Hardy)

I genuinely couldn't believe a lot of the pre and post-match commentary around England's performance yesterday. For me, it was the first...

Feb 25, 2020
2 min

The Shame of Schadenfreude in football (By Chris Horricks)

I understand that rivalry and tribalism are ingrained in the football supporter animal but at what cost? Schadenfreude is taking over the...

Feb 24, 2020
6 min

The badge on your chest (by Helen Hardy)

I know it may often seem that I’m focusing on the smaller issues of inequality in football, but personally I think if you look too...

Feb 20, 2020
2 min

She is The Arsenal. (by Charlotte Stacey)

With a growing number of international senior caps under her belt, and a season even the most experienced player would be proud of,...

Feb 8, 2020
2 min

Catch Me If You Can (by Charlotte Stacey)

Having already been named International Young Player of the Year in 2017, and PFA Women's Young Player of the Year in 2018, Manchester...

Feb 4, 2020
4 min

Manchester City v Arsenal - Sunday 2nd February 2020 (by Charlotte Stacey)

Arsenal and City have had notable seasons which have manifested in them both acquiring indomitable reputations. With an identical record...

Jan 25, 2020
2 min

Hats off Skip. (by Charlotte Stacey)

Having recently led the Lionesses to the World Cup semi-finals, and with Manchester City currently at the top of the table in the WSL,...

Jan 20, 2020
4 min

MATCH REPORT: Arsenal v Chelsea - Sunday 19th January 2020 (by Charlotte Stacey)

Being billed as the 'game of the season', Sunday's highly anticipated showdown between Arsenal and Chelsea at Boreham Wood promised to be...

Jan 17, 2020
2 min

Gold. Silver. BRONZE. (by Charlotte Stacey)

With an almost unbeaten record at Olympic Lyonnais, and a World Cup semi-final place under her belt, it’s no wonder that Lucy Bronze has...

Jan 2, 2020
3 min

Jill Scott - is there anyone more likeable?

On my long drive back from Newcastle to Manchester following the Christmas break I decided to catch up on some festive football podcasts!...

Nov 27, 2019
1 min

Paul & Helen check out "STRIP!" (it's not what you think)

Paul and I went to visit the National Football Museum's opening night of "STRIP!" which is an exhibition dedicated to football shirts...

Nov 27, 2019
5 min

Lyon to buy Reign FC – how will this affect the NWSL?

Helen's interview with Munitionettes: On Monday, Reign FC announced that they are in negotiations to be bought by OL Groupe, the parent...

Nov 25, 2019
4 min

Being married to a football fanatic – some observations of the men’s game

I’m not the least bit interested in football. Most of my life, I’ve dated people who aren’t really bothered either. So it’s bloody...

Nov 18, 2019
1 min

38,262 fans in WSL. Let's ride this wave!

I decided to make the journey down to London to see the much anticipated North London derby (said with a thick cockney accent of course)...