The Women's Football Show, a weekly WSL highlights showed that aired on the BBC and iPlayer, will not be returning for the 2026-27 season. The BBC will be delivering a new show for fans, as the WSL's production costs are channeled elsewhere. www.thecutback.com/p/womens-foo...

Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as their new head coach. The former Hearts boss has signed a two-year deal, replacing Marc Skinner who left earlier this week after five years in charge.

Barcelona have signed Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City. The deal is understood to be worth around £1.25m.

Exclusive interview with Manchester City England trio as they head into the new season: - Why Mead and Charles joined - Working with Andree Jeglertz - Competing with rivals this season www.thecutback.com/p/man-city-w...

London City Lionesses have named ex-Arsenal partnerships director Natasha Beare as their new commercial director. Beare spent five years at the north London club but has also worked at the Football Association and sports agency Havas Sports & Entertainment.

“Even in preseason, you can sense the competitiveness". Manchester City are gearing up for a big season. Beth Mead, Niamh Charles and City stalwart Lauren Hemp spoke exclusively to Flo Lloyd-Hughes about preparations for the new campaign. www.thecutback.com/p/man-city-w...

Brighton Women have signed their first standalone sponsor with social media app Pinterest agreeing a four-year deal with the club. Pinterest's logo will feature on the back of Brighton's shirts, and the two parties will collaborate on various creative activations.

Will the noise ever quieten at Manchester United? For many fans Marc Skinner's exit signals a fresh start, but has it exposed wider issues at the club? thecutback.substack.com/p/inside-mar...

How did Marc Skinner's five-year tenure at Manchester United come to an end? - Meeting with players revealed financial constraints in transfer window - Squad frustrated over lack of signings - Some within club believe WSL spending not sustainable www.thecutback.com/p/inside-mar...

Crystal Palace have signed Molly Bartrip from Tottenham Hotspur. The 30-year-old defender joins the newly promoted side on a thee-year deal.

Marc Skinner's Manchester United exit has left the club without a head coach just four weeks before the start of the WSL season. What happened and where do United go from here? www.thecutback.com/p/inside-mar...

Marc Skinner has left Manchester United by mutual consent. The head coach departs just four weeks before the start of the WSL season. He had been in the role since 2021, winning an FA Cup and steering United to the Champions League for the first time.

In less than a year, Kautar Azraf has gone from captaining Morocco's Under 17s to starting for the senior national side at WAFCON. This is why she's been touted as one of the most exciting teenagers in African football. www.thecutback.com/p/kautar-azr...

Why is a teenager starting ahead of Moroccan legend Ghizlane Chebbak at WAFCON? Meet Kautar Azraf, the rising star of North African football. www.thecutback.com/p/kautar-azr...

NWSL goalkeepers are showcasing their talents this season and proving why they can be a difference in a team's season. Former USWNT goalkeeper Jill Loyden spoke to The Cutback about the evolving role of GKs in the NWSL. www.thecutback.com/p/nwsl-goalk...

Goalkeeping across the NWSL is changing. Abigail Segel spoke to former USWNT keeper Jill Loyden about the way quality keepers are making a difference for their teams across the league. www.thecutback.com/p/nwsl-goalk...

'Goalkeeping isn’t just about shot-stopping': The evolving role of keepers in the NWSL

From sweeper keepers to positional experts, The Cutback takes a closer look at goalkeeping across the league.

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Goalkeeping across the NWSL is changing. @abigailsegel.bsky.social spoke to former USWNT keeper Jill Loyden about the way quality keepers are making a difference for their teams across the league. www.thecutback.com/p/nwsl-goalk...

Uefa has said it will boycott the World Cup if Fifa president Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors goes ahead. The move would see Uefa nations pull out of several women's football competitions across the next year.

Chelsea have signed 19-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona. The highly-rated Italian has agreed a four-year deal with the club.

The WSL has changed its kick off times for the 2026-27 season. Here's what it means for for fans: - Sunday night kick offs return - No more 'multi-view' - Reduced simultaneous kick offs - Flexible kick offs for non-TV games www.thecutback.com/p/wsl-return...

Sunday night kick offs are back in the WSL for the 2026-27 season. Flo Lloyd-Hughes has details on the new slate of kick off times, including the end of 'multi-view'. www.thecutback.com/p/wsl-return...

The WSL fixtures for the 2026-27 season are out. London City Lionesses will host Manchester United on the opening weekend of the season on Friday 4 September at 7pm, live on Sky Sports. Chelsea-Aston Villa at 12.30pm on 5 September is the BBC's opening game.

"Malawi had clear ideas of what they wanted to do both with and without the ball, paying no attention to possession stats in an organised, direct, counter-attacking display". Read our analysis of how WAFCON debutants Malawi beat 10-time winners Nigeria 3-2. www.thecutback.com/p/malawi-nig...

Malawi have announced themselves on the global stage with a 3-2 over Nigeria in the WAFCON group stage. This is how the debutants beat the 10-time champions. www.thecutback.com/p/malawi-nig...

Martha Thomas has joined WSL2 side Newcastle United. The Scotland forward arrives from Spurs for an undisclosed fee.

Charlton have added Ashleigh Neville to their squad for the 2026-27 season. The experienced defender has joined the newly promoted WSL side from Leicester City.

It was one of the biggest shocks WAFCON has ever seen. This is how debutants Malawi beat 10-time winners Nigeria. www.thecutback.com/p/malawi-nig...

Barbra Banda scored four goals in Zambia's opening game at WAFCON. The Zambia captain was involved in five of her side's six goals as they defeated Egypt in Group C.

WAFCON debutants Malawi have beaten Nigeria 3-2 in the opening game of Group C. Temwa Chawinga scored two and her sister Tabitha scored one as Malawi overcame the holders in one of the biggest shocks the tournament has ever seen.

NWSL side San Diego Wave have signed midfielder Laila Harbert from Arsenal. The England U20 captain joins on an initial deal until 2029.