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WSL and WSL2 Clubs Vote In Favor Of English League Expansion
Just Women's SportsDespite previous proposals, the expanding WSL will not forgo relegation. (Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) The number of matches played each season will also balloon from 22 to 26 games to accommodate the incoming clubs, as will established cup...
Reddit founder Ohanian buys stake in Chelsea women
BBCAlexis Ohanian and Serena Williams, Photo: Getty Images Ohanian, who is married to tennis great Serena Williams, will have a seat on Chelsea Women's board after purchasing a 8-10% share, believed to be worth around £20m. "This is a landmark day in the history of...
Disney+ to enter women’s football market with Champions League rights
The GuardianUEFA Women s Champions League final - Arsenal FC vs FC Barcelona, Photo by Manuel Blondeau/ AOP.Press It is understood Disney+ has agreed a five-year deal which will mean that it broadcasts every single match in the competition live, which is being perceived as a...
How FA’s new transgender policy is affecting players
BBCBillie Sky is now banned from playing FA-affiliated women's football She is one of 28 transgender women registered with the Football Association to play amateur football in England who are banned from playing FA-affiliated women's football. Following the UK...
Unwell breaks onto NWSL pitch amid rise in non-alcoholic beverages sponsorships
The GistSOURCE: AARON IDELSON/UNWELL VIA WSJ The sector: Per SponsorUnited, alcoholic beverages rank second among most active categories in women’s sports sponsorship presence, while non-alcoholic beverages are sixth. However, growth in these sectors is rapid:...
A new legacy: the Northern Super League breaking boundaries in Canada
The RiseIt is widely acknowledged that professional structures for women's football at the highest level have long struggled to establish themselves in North America. In the case of the United States, despite years of success for the US women's national team, it has taken...
The Business Case for Women’s Football: continuing to grow the game
UEFAAhead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Lisbon, the most influential voices in women's football came together to discuss the game's future. UEFA managing director of women's football Nadine Kessler speaks during the UEFA Business Case for Women's Football...
WSL in advanced talks over historic deal for all players in top two tiers to join PFA
The GuardianBlackburn players were paid as little as £11,000 by the club. Photograph: Craig Galloway/ProSports/Shutterstock The Women’s Super League is in advanced discussions with the Professional Footballers’ Association over providing a funding deal that would enable all...
Different rules, more success: Why women’s sports needs new competitions
The Rise'Women’s sport is not profitable and will never be', they said. Not enough quality, but above all: not enough interest, not enough revenue. The same phrases appeared in all the discussions, whether it was football, basketball or tennis. But now the tide is turning....
Is women’s football ready for the step into the big stadiums?
The RiseIn 2022, FC Barcelona set a new standard for attendances in women's football. The Catalan giants drew crowds of more than 90,000 fans twice in a row in the Champions League. Those who attended the games against Real Madrid and VfL Wolfsburg will never forget the...
153,5 Mio € profit: Chelsea sell women’s team to parent company
The RiseIt is common knowledge that Chelsea FC's men's team has invested considerable financial resources in its squad in recent years. In the 2024/25 summer transfer window, this totalled around €276 million. But the women's section has also caused a stir in the recent past....
Protecting pregnant players: Norway paves the way in women’s football
The RiseOnce again, another revolutionary step forward for women's football comes from Norway. The top women's league, Toppserien, has announced a new policy for pregnant players. All ten clubs are committed to extending the contract of pregnant players who reach the 12th...
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