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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Katie McCabe of Arsenal acknowledges the fans following the Barclays Women's Super League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on May 16, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

WSL: McCabe signs off with Arsenal win

Arsenal secured automatic Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win at Liverpool on the final day of the Women's Super League season, with Katie McCabe making her final appearance for the club.

Soccer • 16 May

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Khadija Shaw of Manchester City celebrates scoring her team's third goal and hat trick during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Joie Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Manche

WSL round-up: Shaw nabs fastest-ever hat-trick

Khadija Shaw scored the fastest hat-trick in Women's Super League history as leaders Manchester City beat Tottenham 5-2 at the Joie Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Mar

KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Aggie Beever-Jones of Chelsea is challenged by Caitlyn Hayes of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Kingsmeadow on March 18, 2026

WSL: Potter magic fires Chelsea past Brighton

Chelsea leapt above Manchester United to go second in the Women's Super League table as teenager Lexi Potter scored the winner against Brighton on her first senior start.

Soccer • 18 Mar

Leuven , Belgium - 28 October 2025; Ruesha Littlejohn of Republic of Ireland before the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off second leg match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland at The King Power At Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven

Littlejohn: Join in with the boys as long as you can

As she closes in on a century of appearances for the Girls in Green, Republic of Ireland midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn is dreaming of capping a wonderful career at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Soccer • 16 Dec 25

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Katie McCabe of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 13, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Burst

McCabe stunner fires Arsenal into second spot

Arsenal beat Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park to move second in the WSL, Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe opened scoring for the winning side.

Soccer • 13 Dec 25

WSL outlines blueprint for female-specific stadiums

WSL Football has unveiled design guidelines to support the building or upgrading of venues for women's teams.

Soccer • 13 Nov 25

Transfers: Shels sign defender Mbeng from Cork City

Republic of Ireland international Jessie Stapleton has penned a new two-year deal at West Ham and moved to Nottingham Forest on loan for the upcoming season.

Soccer • 28 Jul 25

Ward reveals she turned down WSL job 'a few weeks ago'

Carla Ward has revealed she rejected an offer to manage a Women's Super League club "a few weeks ago", and insisted she's fully committed to helping the Republic of Ireland make the 2027 World Cup.

Soccer • 21 May 25

Erin Cuthbert wheels away in celebration

WSL wrap: Cuthbert nets Chelsea winner to beat City

Erin Cuthbert helped Chelsea take another step towards the Women's Super League title and bounce back from midweek disappointment with a stoppage-time winner at Manchester City.

Soccer • 23 Mar 25

Katie McCabe celebrates her goal which brought Arsenal to within a goal of West Ham at 3-2

Updated WSL round-up: McCabe nets in thrilling Arsenal comeback

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe scored a crucial goal for Arsenal as they fought back from two goals down to beat West Ham 4-3 in the Women's Super League on Sunday.

Soccer • 02 Mar 25

Chloe Kelly (L) and Keira Walsh are both on the move

WSL deadline day: Arsenal loan Kelly, Walsh to Chelsea

Arsenal have announced a loan move for England forward Chloe Kelly from Manchester City while Chelsea are expected to confirm the signing of her international team-mate Keira Walsh from Barcelona after a dramatic transfer deadline day in the Women's Super League.

Soccer • 31 Jan 25

Naomi Girma was unveiled at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea break transfer record with $1.1m Girma deal

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of United States defender Naomi Girma for a reported world-record fee.

Soccer • 31 Jan 25

Chelsea celebrate Sjoeke Nusken's first goal

WSL wrap: Chelsea extend their 100% record

Sjoeke Nusken scored twice as Chelsea equalled the record for consecutive wins at the start of a Women's Super League season with a 4-2 victory over Brighton.

Soccer • 08 Dec 24

Mayra Ramirez opened the scoring for Chelsea

WSL wrap: Chelsea beat Liverpool to maintain 100% start

Chelsea maintained their 100% start under new manager Sonia Bompastor with a comfortable 3-0 win over Liverpool at St Helens.

Soccer • 10 Nov 24

Ireland international Leanne Kiernan in WSL action for Liverpool

UEFA pledge to pump €1bn into women's football by 2030

UEFA has committed €1bn and set a target of six fully professional leagues by 2030 as part of its new six-year strategy for the women's game.

Soccer • 30 Oct 24

WSL wrap: Chelsea reignite WSL title race

Guro Reiten's four-goal salvo helped Chelsea turn up the heat on Women's Super League leaders Manchester City with a 8-0 thrashing of Bristol City on a dramatic day when the title race was blown open.

Soccer • 05 May 24

The attendance record was broken in Arsenal matches against Liverpool (54,115) and then Chelsea (59,042)

WSL attendance record broken with six games to go

The cumulative attendance for this season's Women's Super League has broken the division's record with six rounds of games still to play, the English Football Association has announced.

Soccer • 18 Mar 24

Lauren Hemp opened the scoring for Manchester City in their emphatic win over Brighton

WSL round-up: In-from Manchester City thrash Brighton

Manchester City moved back level on points with Women's Super League leaders Chelsea by thumping Brighton 4-1 at the Broadfield Stadium, while Republic of Ireland international Leanne Kiernan got on the scoresheet in Liverpool's win over West Ham.

Soccer • 17 Mar 24

Yuka Momiki was on the mark for Leicester

Women's Super League: Leicester pile pain on Bristol

Leicester came from behind to heap more misery on Women's Super League bottom side Bristol City with a 5-2 win at the King Power Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Feb 24

Martha Thomas celebrates after scoring the Spurs goal

Tottenham earn maiden WSL derby win over Arsenal

Martha Thomas' ninth goal of the season fired Tottenham to a maiden victory over Arsenal in the Women's Super League.

Soccer • 16 Dec 23

Katie McCabe's Arsenal were undone by Liverpool

Liverpool stun Arsenal in WSL opener, United win late

Liverpool pulled off a shock 1-0 win at Arsenal in front of a record Women's Super League crowd.

Soccer • 01 Oct 23

Aoife Mannion will hope for an injury-free season ahead at United

Mannion pens new contract at Manchester United

Aoife Mannion has committed her future to Manchester United by signing a contract extension with the Women's Super League club.

Soccer • 19 Jul 23

West Ham's Hawa Cissoko battles for possession with Caitlin Foord of Arsenal

WSL round-up: McCabe and Arsenal left frustrated

Chelsea replaced Manchester United at the Women's Super League summit as Emma Hayes' defending champions won 3-2 at Tottenham, while Arsenal were held at West Ham.

Soccer • 05 Feb 23

McCabe on the mark as Arsenal overcome Villa

Katie McCabe was among the goals as Arsenal came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1 at Villa Park and move to second in the WSL table behind Chelsea.

Soccer • 11 Dec 22

Ireland captain Katie McCabe in action for Arsenal against West Ham

WSL wrap: Man United & Arsenal maintain winning starts

Manchester United and Arsenal both won to extend their 100% Women's Super League records.

Soccer • 30 Oct 22