Off The Pitch

A Goalkeeper with a scientific heart: The dual passion of Phallon Tullis-Joyce

Kategorie: Activism, Voices

In the 2024/25 season, she recorded the joint-most clean sheets in the WSL alongside Hannah Hampton. Despite being one of the league’s top goalkeepers, Phallon Tullis-Joyce is also dedicated to something far deeper. A trained marine biologist, she uses her social media platforms to educate audiences about the marine world and its importance.

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"I played the biggest game of my career with period cramps." How the rise of women's football is helping to destigmatize

Kategorie: Health and Mental health

Periods can be very painful, which complicates the lives of many women. What if you also have endometriosis and are a top athlete?

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"Los Angeles is for everyone" How the players spoke out against protests and stood up for migrants

Kategorie: Activism, Voices

Women's football is not afraid to raise important social issues. Proof of this can be seen in the June event organized by the Angel City women's soccer team, who decided to speak out about the protests that were sweeping Los Angeles, where the club is based. 

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ACL crisis? A solution may be on the way

Kategorie: Regeneration, Injury, Recovery

For every athlete, an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament injury) injury is a nightmare. It takes away at least a year of your career. According to previous research, women should be more at risk of injury, and there is also a connection with the menstrual cycle. However, the solution may be closer than it seems.

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