How are London City Lionesses able to embark on such a transfer spree? Many are in awe of the investment that Michele Kang is making into the women’s game. Others, though, are baffled The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Arsenal sign World Cup winner Ona Batlle from Barcelona Arsenal Women have signed Spanish full-back Ona Batlle on a permanent transfer from Barcelona, as confirmed on Friday. Batlle came through Barcelona’s academy, but has previous WSL experience after playing for Manchester United between 2020 and 2023 before returning to Barcelona. Over the past three seasons, Batlle has made 114… The Independent UK · Jul 10
World Cup winner Alexia Putellas joins billionaire-backed WSL club after leaving Barcelona IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 8
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas signs for London City Lionesses The signing is a statement of intent from the Michele Kang-backed WSL club The Independent UK · Jul 8
London City Lionesses confirm signing of Spanish superstar Alexia Putellas Alexia Putellas said of London City Lionesses at an event in New York: ‘The club’s ambition as a women-only independent club resonates deeply with me’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United Manchester United Women’s youngest ever player, Layla Drury, is set to become the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the WSL club The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
Double Ballon d’Or Feminin Winner, Barcelona Legend to Make Shock Transfer Move Alexia Putellas is one of the most recognizable, influential figures in women’s history. Sports Illustrated · Jun 26
‘People think I’ve vanished’: Mary Earps on signing for London City and feeling forgotten The former England goalkeeper tells Tom Garry why it was time to leave PSG, the lure of her new club and when she will know it is time to stop The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
Mary Earps ‘over the moon’ as she seals WSL return after PSG exit Mary Earps is returning to the WSL after two years in France with PSG The Independent UK · Jun 19
Exciting transfer window will only exacerbate women’s football’s wealth gap Alexia Putellas leads a host of stars expected to arrive in the WSL but smaller clubs will still struggle to keep pace The Guardian - UK · Jun 10
Huge boost for WSL as Alexia Putellas agrees personal terms with London City Alexia Putellas has agreed personal terms with London City Lionesses The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
From Barcelona to Bromley... Is Alexia Putellas going to London City Lionesses? The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses heavily linked as her new club FourFourTwo · May 27
Alexia Putellas set to leave Barcelona and could be set for major WSL move IN FULL The Independent UK · May 26
Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 years amid link to London City Lionesses Barcelona have announced the exit of their talismanic captain, Alèxia Putellas after the expiration of the two-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract The Guardian - UK · May 26
The Independent UK · May 26 Alexia Putellas leaving Barcelona after 14 years and set for WSL’s biggest transfer The two-time Ballon d’Or winner has been strongly linked with a move to London City Lionesses
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Uefa vows to take hard line on multi-club ownership in Women’s Champions League Uefa’s head of women’s football has said rules prohibiting clubs with the same owner from playing together in the Women’s Champions League will be strictly enforced
The Guardian - UK · May 19 WSL 2025-26 season review: our writers’ best and worst From the best matches and great goals to scheduling gripes and the biggest disappointments, how was the WSL season for you?
FourFourTwo · May 15 Beth Mead to leave Arsenal: what is her legacy? From crowd attendances to Champions League victory, Beth Mead's impact at Arsenal cannot be underestimated
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 Japan’s Saki Kumagai: ‘I try to pass the baton to the next generation’ The defender, a sole link between the past and present, is focused on nurturing young talent to help her country realise its 50-year plan
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30 WSL talking points: goals galore as Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool find derby delight Marc Skinner laments City’s advantage after Vivianne Miedema shines and Brighton welcome back Kiko Seike
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Football transfer rumours: Jérémy Jacquet to Liverpool or Chelsea? Cole Palmer to Manchester United? | Angel Gomes to Wolves? | James Ward-Prowse to Burnley? | Alexia Putellas to London City Lionesses?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 Manchester City go nine points clear in WSL after Shaw’s late strike at London City Khadija Shaw made it 12 wins in a row as Manchester City beat London City Lionesses 2-1 to go nine points clear at the top of the WSL
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 London City sign six-time Champions League winner Delphine Cascarino London City Lionesses have signed the France winger Delphine Cascarino on a three-and-a-half year deal
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 London City Lionesses avoid FA Cup shock as Sangaré header sinks Sunderland Wassa Sangaré scored a 50th-minute winner as London City Lionesses secured their place in the Women’s FA Cup fifth round with a 1-0 victory at Sunderland
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1 From Sehitler to Armstrong: 10 female footballers set for breakthrough in 2026 Today’s newsletter looks at 10 superlative talents who are ready to take the next step in the coming 12 months