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• In the recent Player's Tribune article Beth Mead shares memories of her childhood in Runswick Bay, England, highlighting the magical atmosphere her parents created.
• Mead describes the challenges she faced after moving to London to play for Arsenal, including feelings of isolation and self-doubt. Her mother's unwavering support during this period was crucial in helping her adapt and thrive.
• The article is a moving and full of love tribute to Mead's late mother, reflecting on the profound impact she had on Mead's life and career. 

Read the full article on The player's Tribune

• Blackburn Rovers Women confirmed their exit from WSL 2 (previously known as Championship), citing financial challenges and an inability to meet the league's new professional standards.
• The club's departure leaves WSL 2 with a vacancy. The league aims to maintain a 12-team structure for the 2025–26 season, seeking a replacement that meets the required standards.

Fore more detailed info read article here

• Majority owner of the club Michele Kang announced that Olympique Lyonnais Féminin will rebrand as OL Lyonnes. The new name combines "lioness" with "Lyon," symbolizing strength and a connection to the city. Kang is also owner of english club London City Lionesses, which recently promoted to Women's Super League.
• The rebranding introduces a new logo featuring a roaring red lioness with blue and gold accents and the motto "New Story, Same Legend," reflecting the club's heritage and future ambitions.
• The women's team will swap training facilities with the club's boys' academy, renovating the new space into a performance center specifically designed for female athletes
• OL Lyonnes will now play all home games at the 59,000-seat Groupama Stadium, which previously hosted the 2019 Women's World Cup final. This move aims to provide players and fans with a premier matchday experience.

Read full article here on ESPN.com

• Chelsea clinched the Women's Super League, League Cup, and FA Cup titles in the 2024–25 season, marking their second domestic treble and first under manager Sonia Bompastor.
• Sonia Bompastor's inaugural season as head coach saw Chelsea secure all three domestic trophies, maintaining the club's dominance following Emma Hayes' departure to USA national team.
• Sandy Baltimore's two goals and one assist in the final underscored her impact in her debut season with Chelsea, having joined from Paris Saint-Germain.

Fore more detailed info read article here. 

• Slavia Prague’s women’s team defeated main city rivals Sparta Prague 5–0 in the league final on May 17, 2025, at Eden Stadium, witnessed by a record crowd of 6,332 spectators - new league record in Czechia for women's football.
• Slavia's midfielder Kateřina Svitková scored a hat-trick in the final, securing her position as the league's top scorer with 23 goals this season.
• The victory sealed Slavia’s fourth domestic double in a row, having already beaten Sparta 2–1 earlier in the Czech Women’s Cup final.

For more detailed info read the ceskenoviny.cz article

• Lyon clinched the 2024–25 Première Ligue title by defeating PSG 3:0 in the final held at Groupama Stadium on May 16, 2025 after Daelle Dumoray, Kadidiatou Diani and Wendie Renard scored.
• Throughout the season, Lyon remained unbeaten, showcasing their superiority in the league
• Since 2006, Lyon has won 18 French league titles, missing out only once in 2021, underscoring their long-standing dominance in women's football.

For more detailed info, read france24.com article

• Racing Louisville FC has officially named Caitlyn Flores Milby as the club's permanent General Manager, following her successful tenure as interim GM. Her contract extends through the 2026 season, with an option for 2027.
• Milby's journey with the club began in 2017 as an intern. She advanced to the role of Director of Operations in 2022 before stepping into the interim GM position.
• During her interim period, Racing Louisville achieved its best start in team history, holding a 3-3-2 record and tying for eighth place in the NWSL standings, with a game in hand over key competitors.

For more detailed information, you can read the full article here: All For XI – Racing Louisville names Caitlyn Flores Milby new General Manager.

• José Barcala, a 43 years old spanish trainer, has been named the new head coach of FC Bayern Munich's women's team. He will assume the role on July 1, 2025, with a two years contract extending in 2027
• Barcala joins Bayern after a triumphant season with Swiss top-tier club Servette FC Chênois Féminin, where he secured both the league title and the Swiss Cup in 2024.
• His coaching career includes positions in Spain, France, Scotland, and Australia. Notably, he served as an assistant coach at Girondins Bordeaux and with the Scottish women's national team before leading Servette.

For more detailed information, you can read the full article here: FC Bayern München – José Barcala wird neuer Cheftrainer der FC Bayern Frauen.