On September 21, the captain of the Irish national team and long-time Arsenal stalwart Katie McCabe celebrated her 30th birthday. The Champions League winner, however, didn’t mark the occasion with a victory, as Arsenal only drew against Manchester United. Let’s celebrate this Irish icon by getting to know her better in an interview. Did you know she has ten siblings? And what’s her favorite restaurant?
Sad news struck women’s football on Saturday. Matt Beard, former Liverpool manager, has died at the age of 47.
England & Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze donated £10,000 to the Great Britain Deaf Football team to support their preparations for the Deaflympics in November.
After two big losses, London City Lionesses can finally celebrate their first win in the WSL. Isobel Goodwin scored twice to seal the victory.
Manchester City delivered a dominant 5-1 performance away at Tottenham Hotspur, moving up the WSL table and showing just how far their momentum has carried them this season. Aoba Fujino opened the scoring with a clean strike, then Vivianne Miedema and Kerstin Casparij added quickfire headers before halftime. The second half saw debutant Grace Clinton get in on the action with a confident finish, while Laura Coombs wrapped up the rout in stoppage time—with Spurs only managing a consolation from Olivia Holdt. It was a statement of strength from City, who continue to press their bid for the title.
On Friday, September 19, the draw for the Champions League league phase took place. Instead of four groups, 18 teams will play three matches away and three at home. Arsenal are the defending champions.
BK Häcken were just a step away from the Champions League. But in the final minute of stoppage time, Atlético Madrid equalized, and in extra time the Spanish side managed to overcome the Swedish team.
Thanks to Elisabeth Terland's hattrick, the Red Devils managed to turn the game around against Brann and will play in the Champions League for the first time.