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Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
- Sport
- Cosmopolitan
Which football clubs do the Lionesses play for besides England? A deep-dive into their other jobs
The England women's squad have done it again, bringing home the trophy after beating Spain on penalties in the Euros 2025 final! Which also means, after a well-deserved celebration, the Lionesses will now be turning their attention back to their other jobs AKA all the other football clubs that they all play for besides the England team. A spicy thought: this also means some of the England players will be going head to head against one another before too long, when the Barclays Women's Super League (quite literally) kicks off come September. So, let's take a deep-dive! Here are all the other football clubs the Lionesses play for and whether they're set to clash with any of their England teammates in the near future... Iconic forward Kelly has moved over from Manchester City to Arsenal W.F.C – who are set to play Manchester United on 21 September, a team which is captained by Kelly's England teammate, Maya Le Tissier, and also features midfielders, Grace Clinton and Ella Toone. Defender Wubben-Moy is in great company over at Arsenal. Previously, she spent two years playing and studying in the United States. Chief Lioness (AKA the England women's team captain) Williamson started out on the Arsenal youth programme at the tender age of 9 and has remained loyal ever since – she's coming up to almost 20 years there. Mead was a part of the winning Arsenal squad that took home the UEFA Women's Champions League Trophy this year. Another big name amongst the Lionesses, Russo is an Arsenal forward when she's not scoring for England (she's netted 37 during 74 appearances for them, FYI). Having just won Young Player of the Euros, 19-year-old Agyemang has firmly cemented herself as a name to watch – and Arsenal look set for an incredibly strong season with her, Kelly, Williamson, Russo, Mead and Wubben-Moy on the team. Coming on during extra time for England in the final, Clinton is a key midfielder for Manchester United Women Football Club. Midfielder Toone played 87 minutes for England, according to the MUWFC report, and saw the most on-pitch action during the Euros compared to her Man U teammates. Sadly Le Tissier didn't make it on to the pitch during this year's Euros, but as captain of Manchester United WFC there'll be no stopping her when the WSL begins. She's a defender. The goalkeeper who shot to fame during the tournament typically plays for Chelsea F. C. Women, alongside defender Lucy Bronze. She's previously spoken about how an eye condition once threatened to end her footballing career – thank goodness it didn't! Bronze revealed that she'd been playing with a fractured tibia throughout the Euros 2025 competition, showing the immense levels of mental resilience she has – something her other team, Chelsea, no doubt are well aware of. Defender Charles started her footballing journey off at Liverpool prior to joining Chelsea in 2020. Able to claim the slick accolade of being one of the most expensive midfielders in the women's game, Walsh broke the transfer record when she left Manchester City for Barcelona in 2022. She then moved over to Chelsea in 2024 for a pretty penny. The forward – who quite possibly has the best name ever? – is in good company over at Chelsea. She's a lifelong fan of the club, too. Another of the big names on the England squad, James plays for Chelsea as well as for her country (as does her brother, Reece James, over on the men's side of things). The reserve goalie unfortunately didn't make it onto the pitch during the Euros, so she'll no doubt be raring to go for her other club, Manchester City, when the league begins in September. Having powered through a knee issue, Greenwood was one of the Lionesses to score a winning penalty in the final. Elsewhere, she's a Manchester City defender. Midfielder Park has an impressive career with Manchester City, for whom she's made over 60 appearances. Along with three other England players, Hemp's 'day job' revolves around all things Manchester City – who will be playing Chelsea during the first week of September (!). Sadly Moorhouse (a goalie) remained in reserve for England, but she's a regular fixture on the pitch for Orlando Pride. Moorhouse isn't the only Lioness to play for a US team – Morgan, a defender, also has a Stateside career with Washington Spirit. Like Morgan and Moorhouse, defender Carter typically appears on field as part of the National Women's Soccer League in the US, playing for Gotham FC. When not repping her home country, Stanway is part of the German team Bayern Munich (or 'Bayern München' if you ask someone in/from Germany!). Jennifer Savin is Cosmopolitan UK's multiple award-winning Features Editor, who was crowned Digital Journalist of the Year for her work tackling the issues most important to young women. She regularly covers breaking news, cultural trends, health, the royals and more, using her esteemed connections to access the best experts along the way. She's grilled everyone from high-profile politicians to A-list celebrities, and has sensitively interviewed hundreds of people about their real life stories. In addition to this, Jennifer is widely known for her own undercover investigations and campaign work, which includes successfully petitioning the government for change around topics like abortion rights and image-based sexual abuse. Jennifer is also a published author, documentary consultant (helping to create BBC's Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next?) and a patron for Y.E.S. (a youth services charity). Alongside Cosmopolitan, Jennifer has written for The Times, Women's Health, ELLE and numerous other publications, appeared on podcasts, and spoken on (and hosted) panels for the Women of the World Festival, the University of Manchester and more. 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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Newcastle United announce move to Gateshead International Stadium
Newcastle United have announced the news that they will stage this season's home fixtures at Gateshead International Stadium. WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning. It is understood that the decision is as a result of Newcastle United needing to secure access to a natural grass pitch that will see them meet Barclays Women's Super League rules and regulations. The Magpies will invest in upgrading the pitch and surrounding facilities at Gateshead International Stadium as part of the move. The move sees Newcastle United end their long partnership with Newcastle Falcons RUFC and their Kingston Park venue. It was not possible to install a natural grass pitch at Kingston Park to allow The Magpies to extend their stay. Following this morning's announcement, Newcastle United's head of women's football, Su Cumming said 'This is an exciting new chapter in the history of Newcastle United Women. 'The club has achieved incredible growth and success in recent years, and we are putting these important building blocks in place to continue our exciting journey. 'We are, of course, sad to leave Kingston Park, where we have built so many memories both as a training base and home stadium. 'We respect the needs of Newcastle Falcons, and we thank everyone at the club for their support, but this is the right time to make the move as we pursue a place in the WSL. 'We are committed to working with our amazing supporters along the way and hope as many people as possible will be able to make the short trip with us to our new home. 'I also want to extend gratitude to GLL, Gateshead Council and Gateshead Football Club. We're excited about the future and look forward to working with them.' Newcastle United kick-off the new season with a fixture at Nottingham Forest on Sunday 7 September 2025.
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Key dates to remember as the UK gears up for a summer of women's sport
The UK is readying itself for a packed season of sport from football tournaments and cricket finals to cycling races and a rugby world cup - here's everything you need to know We are about to be treated to a summer of women's sport, from football tournaments to netball finals and cricket matches. So far this year, the most-watched women's sporting competition has been the Women's Boat Race, with 2.18million viewers - and millions more are expected to tune into the sport on offer over the next few months, whether on television, social media, or in-person. Social media has been huge for women's sport - the Barclays Women's Super League has driven 56million views on TikTok and 20 million on YouTube this year, while women's football teams dominated on Instagram (FC Barcelona Women racked up 38million engagements), according to the Women's Sport Trust. Meanwhile, viewing figures are up for the Netball Super League, with hours growing by 229% on Sky Sports in 2025 compared with the previous year. The NSL Instagram has also seen a 47% increase in engagements on social media for January to May year-on-year. Women's rugby has experienced a boost - between January and April 2025, the Red Roses players posted more TikTok content than any other England men's or women's teams in rugby, cricket, or football. Their 6.7million TikTok views were 75% higher than the England men's team. Tammy Parlour, CEO of Women's Sport Trust, said: 'It's hugely encouraging to see women's sport thriving on digital platforms, with athletes, teams, and leagues leveraging new ways to connect with fans. This ecosystem (built through collaboration between broadcasters, rights holders, and platforms) is vital to continuing the sport's growth.' Let's take a look at the women's sport on offer this summer, including scheduling dates and times, how to watch, and what to expect... UEFA Women's Euros The Lionesses will be hoping to retain their title as European champions as they head to Switzerland for the tournament. The Euros will begin on July 2nd and the final will be held on July 27th . England, managed by Sarina Wiegman, are in Group D along with France, Wales, and the Netherlands. How to watch: You can catch the games on BBC and ITV over the month. Netball Super League Grand Final The Netball Super League Grand Final will take place at the O2 in London for the first time on Sunday July 6th . Loughborough Lightning will be hoping to defend their title against London Pulse and the event has already reached record-breaking ticket sales. How to watch: The match will be aired on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports YouTube - with coverage starting at 5pm. International viewers can watch on NetballPass. Vitality Blast T20 Women's Finals Day The inaugural Vitality Blast Women's Finals Day will be held at the Kia Oval on Saturday July 27th this year. The day will feature an eliminator and a final - the team finishing at the top of the group stage table will qualify straight to the final, while second and third place will battle it out in the eliminator. How to watch: You can get tickets from £20 for adults and £5 for children to watch the game at the Oval here . The day will also be broadcast on BBC Radio and Sky Sports. Tour de France Femmes The Tour de France Femmes will run from July 26th to August 3rd and will see cyclists cover a 1,165km distance between Vannes in Brittany, to Châtel in the Alps. Riders, all 154 of them, will take part in nine stages - and 22 teams will be involved in the race. How to watch: ITV will be broadcasting on TV and on streaming platform ITVX. The Hundred The Hundred will be kicking off on August 5th and running until the finals on August 31st , with the eliminators taking place the day before. Eight teams will be competing in the 100-ball cricket competition: Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, Southern Brave, Trent Rockets, and Welsh Fire. How to watch: Tickets start at £14 for adults, £5 for kids, and under-twos go free. You can get them here . You can also watch the games on Sky Sports and BBC Sport, or listen along on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Women's Rugby World Cup For the first time ever, the Women's Rugby World Cup will be hosted across eight cities and venues in England: Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Exeter, London, Manchester, Northampton, Sunderland, and York. The opening game on August 22nd will be held at the Stadium of Light, and the final will take place in Twickenham at the Allianz Stadium on September 27th. How to watch: You can sign up for tickets here . The games will be broadcast on BBC Sport.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chelsea defender Lawrence joins OL Lyonnes
Chelsea's Canadian international defender Ashley Lawrence has joined French Arkema Première Ligue club OL Lyonnes. WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues this afternoon. Advertisement The 30-year-old defender joined Chelsea in the summer 2023 transfer window after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Lawrence has gone on to make 60 appearances for The Blues in which she has scored three goals. The player has helped Chelsea to win Barclays Women's Super League titles in both of her seasons in South West London while she has also lifted the Adobe Women's FA Cup and Subway Women's League Cup. Lawrence has been an important member of the Chelsea squad in the last two years, however, her time with the club has come to an end. She will now return to the French top flight with reigning champions OL Lyonnes. The defender will be hoping to help the French giants regain the UEFA Women's Champions League title in her time at the club. Lawrence is the third first team player to leave Chelsea this summer. Swedish goalkeeper Zećira Mušović and defender Sophie Ingle have also moved on in the close season. It is thought that Chelsea are set to bolster their defensive ranks to cover Lawrence's departure in the coming days.
Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scotland's young talents have proven their worth and can help us achieve tournament dream says 25-cap star
The Scotland and Liverpool defender believes the nation's young stars have proven they are deserving of international recognition. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland and Liverpool defender Jenna Clark believes the nation's young domestic talents have already proven why they can help end their six-year tournament exile ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Clark, who celebrated reaching her 25th international cap in the impressive 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands earlier this month, has hailed new head coach Melissa Andreatta's decision to include several Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) players in his maiden squad earlier this month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There were six representatives from the SWPL in Scotland's starting XI in Tilburg that night, with Andreatta's decision to blood several new faces from the Scottish top flight playing dividends after Celtic's Emma Lawton and Hibs striker Kathleen McGovern combined superbly for the team's equalising goal against the Dutch. 'It shines a spotlight on the Scottish league and how well it is doing, and how much it has changed,' Clarke told The Scotsman. 'The gap before, when international football was accelerating and Scottish football was maybe still at the same point, was bigger. Now when players come in [from the SWPL], they are up to the level straight away. As long as that can keep happening, it is a good thing.' And Clark, who won several league titles with Glasgow City as a youngster before moving to Liverpool in 2023, has been encouraged by what she sees developing in the early days of Andreatta's reign. The 23-yearold believes rise of the professional women's domestic game in Scotland will be of huge benefit the national team, and revealing why she believes Andreatta's decision to blood the country's up and coming youngsters early is a huge plus. Alessia Russo of Arsenal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jenna Clark of Liverpool during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Liverpool and Arsenal last year. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images 'It's competitiveness across the league,' said Clarke. 'You'd maybe have the top two or three, but the growth of the game, and seeing more teams invest, more teams going semi-pro and professional. The full league as a whole is looking a lot more competitive. At lot us of us down here were watching it last season. It was exciting, and it could have went any way. Club investment has been massive. Women's football has grown in Scotland a lot. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'For young players, it's a good to be in that professional environment. It helped me massively. At 15, 16, and the time I spent at Glasgow City, I was playing with the best players in the country, players who were playing for their national team. They were setting professional standards before professionalism was even mentioned in women's football in Scotland. Scotland's Jenna Clark (left) and England's Lauren Hemp battle for the ball during the UEFA Women's Nations League Group A1 match at Hampden Park. | PA 'Not just on the pitch, but off the pitch. Looking after what you're eating, your recovery, preparing for your next game, your next training session. It helped me massively, the players and coaching staff around me I had from a young age instilled that in me to get me where I am now. I'm 23, I feel like I've got good experience and those years were fundamental to me. I'm big on looking after myself off the pitch, and I had a mature environment at a young age.
