Women's Football News, Players & Stories | Queenballers

The Winter Olympics may have dominated the headlines last week, but women’s football produced plenty of stories of its own. Here’s a look back at some of the standout moments.

Fifteen-year-old Zoe Källström made her first senior appearance for Stockholm side Djurgården in the Swedish Cup, continuing a family tradition.

Tottenham dismantled Aston Villa 7:3 on Sunday, 15 February. The scoring in the seven-goal thriller was opened by young Norwegian star Signe Gaupset, who netted her first goal in the WSL. She was not the only Norwegian to impress on the day.

At just 15 years and 51 days old, Willa Pearson scored for Sydney FC against Brisbane Roar, becoming the youngest goalscorer in A-League Women history. In doing so, she broke a record previously set by Sam Kerr in 2008.

After spells with Sweden and Switzerland, the Euro 1984 winner is set for a new coaching challenge — this time outside Europe.

1. FC Nürnberg Women have signed Argentine national goalkeeper Abigaíl Chaves, making her the first Argentine player ever in the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga.

The bond between Swedish internationals Nathalie Björn (Chelsea) and Filippa Angeldahl (Real Madrid) is unlike any other. Two friends who began their journey together in Uppsala have gone on to stand side by side on the Olympic podium and compete at the World Cup.

The Europa Cup quarter-finals delivered a series of closely contested ties, with most set to be decided in next week’s second legs. The only exception was the clash between the two Nordic champions.