16-year-old midfielder Skye Stout signed her first professional contract with Scottish club Kilmarnock. The most important day of her life took a dark turn when online trolls began hurling insults at her over her acne.
Fridolina Rolfö has signed a contract with Manchester United. She is the second Swedish player, alongside Julia Ziggiotti Olme, to join the English club.
The young Austrian defender is staying at Manchester City, where she spent last season on loan. In her own words, she has always had a soft spot for the club. At Arsenal, the right-back position is currently held by Katie McCabe and new signing Taylor Hinds.
In her column, writer Shireen Ahmed highlights the growing dangers of radicalization and threats against female athletes—dangers that rise in step with the growth of women’s sport. She points to the sad example of England defender Jess Carter, who was subjected to a wave of racist abuse.
He led Hammarby to a league title and secured them a spot in the Champions League. Now, the former Norway national team coach Martin Sjögren has a new role—starting in January, he will take over as head coach of the Chicago Stars in the NWSL.
It’s one of the most successful clubs in women’s football—ten-time Liga F champions, eleven-time domestic cup winners, and three-time Champions League victors. Yet the Catalan club is facing problems. During the transfer window, they brought in only one new signing, while many players left. At present, they have just 17 players in their squad.https://www.queenballers.com/players/fridolina-rolfo
Rosa Kafaji joined Arsenal last season from Swedish club Häcken with high expectations. However, she did not get the playing time she had hoped for during the season—she did not make the starting lineup once and also struggled with injuries. She will therefore spend the following season in Brighton, where she should gain the valuable experience she needs.
After leading Spain’s national women’s team through a historic Euro 2025 final, Montse Tomé is reportedly stepping down when her contract ends on August 31. The new head coach will be Sonia Bermúdez.
