Ameé Ruszkai
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GOAL’s Lead Women’s Football Writer. Long suffering Bradford City fan who also endures the pain of following the Indianapolis Colts.
Olid: "We have to be faithful to what we want to do because, long-term, it will give us the wins."
Eva Olid: “You can see [Chelsea] is a team that has been working together a long time and they know what to do.”
Naomi Girma missing with a small injury. Bompastor not explicit on timeframe but says maybe a few weeks until she's back.
FT: Man Utd 0-5 Chelsea Not even a contest in the end here. United started well but once Chelsea took over, there was no looking back. Goals from Nüsken, Walsh, James, Bronze and Carpenter give the Blues their first WSL win of the season.
Huge save by PTJ to deny Buchanan and prevent her from making it 5-0
Katie McCabe gets a chorus of boos from the United fans as she's subbed off so makes a point to stop and applaud them before leaving the pitch
4-0! Carpenter! Tullis-Joyce saves the initial effort but can do nothing about the second. Chelsea running riot here.
Chelsea’s Lauren James has been directly involved in a goal in each of her five Women’s Super League appearances against Manchester United. It's now five goals, two assists.
Looks like Medina is going to have to come off here with a knock to her ankle. Really frustrated about it - potentially because she thinks she can continue - but on comes Anna Sandberg
HT: Man Utd 0-2 Chelsea Goals from Nüsken and Walsh give the Blues a comfortable half-time lead. United actually started alright but didn't take long for Chelsea to take control and they are deservedly ahead. James in the false nine working a treat.
So close to three - James curls a low effort towards the bottom corner by Tullis-Joyce saves well before Medina comes in with a huge block to deny Carpenter on the rebound
2-0 Walsh! What a strike! Hits it well, and with real confidence, from the edge of the box to double Chelsea's lead. Becoming a more frequent sight, that.
Interesting pre-match stat from Opta: Since the start of last season Chelsea have failed to win five of the 19 WSL games they have taken the lead in (all draws). That is as often as across the prior 87 league matches in which they went ahead.
1-0 Chelsea! Nüsken breaks the deadlock after a poor misjudgement of the ball by Janssen allows Kaptein to pick it up in the box and square for Nüsken to finish. United started alright but Chelsea have been building pressure in the last few minutes and now have the lead they were after.
James with her first sighter, off her right foot coming in from the left. Then delivers an excellent cross for an unmarked Kaptein at the back post who probably should do better with her header given the time she has
Underway here at Man Utd. Hosts lining up in a back four today
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor confirms that Melvine Malard will not be available this weekend to face former club Man Utd. "Close" but probably back next week. Erin Cuthbert, Mayra Ramirez & Manaka Matsukubo all still out. Nat Björn has been training fully and will travel.
After lifting a first WSL title in 10 years, and first FA Cup in six, Man City's aim now is to become a 'winning machine'. Are they ready for their first league title defence in almost a decade?
Inside Man City's quest to build a 'winning machine' as WSL champions prepare for first title defence in a decade | Goal.com UK
Manchester City begin their WSL title defence on Sunday as they aim to build on becoming champions of England for the first time in a decade
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After contrasting summers, London City vs Man Utd was always going to be an interesting opener. In the long-term, United will hope their approach pays dividends. But in the short-term, only one side looked capable of competing at the top of the WSL.
More than just Alexia Putellas! London City Lionesses show star-studded squad can be WSL threat as Man Utd get glimpse of long road ahead | Goal.com
After signing the likes of Alexia Putellas and Mary Earps in the summer transfer window, London City Lionesses justified all the hype in victory over Man Utd in the WSL season opener, though the resul...
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That Chloe Sarwie was getting game time at Chelsea as a 16-year-old is a nod to how talented she is. A positive and direct full-back with every improving defensive ability, and the backing of her team-mates, it could be an exciting year for the teenager.
Chloe Sarwie: Chelsea's ambitious teenager who can be the answer to the Lionesses long-standing left-back problem | Goal.com
Chelsea teenager Chloe Sarwie has caught the eye in her handful of appearances for the Blues' first team and may prove to be the answer to England's long-standing left-back problem
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It's hard not to be impressed by Arsenal's transfer window. Plenty of proven quality bolsters a team already capable of winning big trophies. With more depth creating less reliance on individuals, it's no wonder they're a popular WSL title pick.
Arsenal's summer transfer spree makes Gunners the team to beat in this season's Women's Super League | Goal.com
The additions of Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle and others to an already strong squad means Arsenal are now the team to beat in the 2026-27 WSL title race
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Women’s Champions League league phase draw takes place at 11:00 BST today. English champions Man City lurking in pot 3, as are Inter, who beat two-time winners Wolfsburg in qualifying this week. Details and stream below. www.uefa.com/womenschampi...
UEFA Women's Champions League: League phase draw | UEFA Women's Champions League 2026/27
UEFA Women's Champions League 2026/2027 league phase draw schedule confirmed. Find out who is facing who in UEFA Women's Champions League 2026/2027 league phase.
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As the WSL returns, here are 10 summer signings I’m intrigued to see make their mark on the 2026-27 season 👇
Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway and 10 new signings who will define the 2026-27 Women's Super League season | Goal.com
Alexia Putellas and Georgia Stanway are among the new signings who are set to play defining roles during the 2026-27 Women's Super League season
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As the WSL returns, here are 10 summer signings I’m intrigued to see make their mark on the 2026-27 season 👇 www.goal.com/en/originals...
Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway and 10 new signings who will define the 2026-27 Women's Super League season | Goal.com
Alexia Putellas and Georgia Stanway are among the new signings who are set to play defining roles during the 2026-27 Women's Super League season
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Chelsea had their worst WSL campaign in seven years last season. How do the Blues get back on top? A better injury record will help, as will strong impacts from some exciting signings. But “rebuilding” the team’s culture is also key for Sonia Bompastor…
Hunted have become the hunters: Inside's Chelsea quest to reclaim their Women's Super League crown | Goal.com
For the first time since 2019, Chelsea will kick-off a new Women's Super League season not as defending champions, with the Blues keen to get back to the summit over the course of the coming months
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England have one of the best women’s national teams in the world and perhaps the best domestic league in the world. But the lack of opportunities for young English players in the WSL is an issue, one the FA itself acknowledges. How is it solved?
Where is the Lionesses' next generation? WSL faces major issue as England's top young talents made to wait for opportunities | Goal.com
England has one of the best women's national teams in the world and perhaps the best women's league on the planet, too, but the lack of opportunities for future Lionesses in the WSL is a real concern
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