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The Guardian
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Arsenal book their spot in the Champions League final – Women's Football Weekly
On this week's Guardian Women's Football Weekly, Faye is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel. The panel discuss Arsenal's 4-1 second-leg victory over Lyon, the north London side knocking out the eight-time European champions and securing their place in the final. However, it won't be a full English affair after Chelsea's dreams were dashed by a rampant Barcelona. The panel review the latest action across the Women's Super League and the Championship as the season nears its conclusion and relegation spots are confirmed. In the FA Women's National League, bad news emerged for Wolves players who finished the season to find out that the club didn't submit an application for promotion to the Championship. The side won their final match against Liverpool Feds but finished three points behind top-placed Nottingham Forest. All on today's Guardian Women's Football Weekly. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.


The Guardian
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Arsenal and Chelsea face uphill battles in Champions League – Women's Football Weekly
On this week's Guardian Women's Football Weekly, Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Emma Sanders to review disappointing first-leg semi-final results for both Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League. They are trailing in their ties with Lyon and Barcelona respectively. But can they turn it around? The panel preview this weekend's must-win second legs. And after teasing you for weeks, the panel take a deep dive into the Women's Championship as we approach the final two games of what's been a thrilling season. They also round up the very latest from the WSL. All that, PLUS they answer some of your questions. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.


The Guardian
15-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Canadian Super League latest and FA Cup drama – Women's Football Weekly podcast
On this week's Guardian Women's Football Weekly, Jamie Spangher joins Faye and Suzy to talk about the FA Cup semi-finals and the FA Women's National League. Chelsea will meet Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley next month after Aggie Beever-Jones' late goal helped them beat Liverpool 2-1. And United are into their third successive final after a 3-0 win at Manchester City. The panel are joined by Canadian journalist Har Johal to talk about the highly-anticipated Canadian Super League. And some breaking news with England women's senior team assistant Arjan Veurink moving on and taking up the the role as head coach of the Netherlands – all on today's Guardian Women's Football Weekly. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.


The Guardian
09-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
A different story for England as Belgium hit back – Women's Football Weekly
On this week's Guardian Women's Football Weekly, the panel, who are scattered across Europe, discuss the Lionesses' two game in four days home and away against Belgium. Last Friday was a very comfortable 5-0 win in Bristol but fast forward to Monday and it was a different story as Belgium got their revenge with a 3-2 win, leaving the Lionesses in second place in their group Sarina Weigman said the team would learn a lot from the away leg but instead of looking back, the focus is on the future and her summer selection plans with England's first game in Euro 2025 against France on 5 July. There's a look at the rest of the Nations League action and how the campaigns are playing out for Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland And the panel discuss the hosts for the 2031 and the 2035 World Cups and the launch of a new professional league in Canada – on today's Guardian Women's Football Weekly. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.


The Guardian
01-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Arsenal and Chelsea a step closer to European glory – Women's Football Weekly podcast
On this week's Guardian Women's Football Weekly: the panel discuss both Arsenal and Chelsea's progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League. With the international break looming, the relegation battle is on. Liverpool lost at home against Aston Villa, who moved out of the drop zone and four points clear of Crystal Palace. The panel discuss the rest of the WSL fixtures and catch up on the latest from the Championship. They also discuss Sarina Wiegman's new England squad before the double-header with Belgium in the Nations League. Plus the pod chew over the FA's plans to drop the expansion of the lower leagues and what that decision could mean. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.