Clare McEwen

Just Say No: the proposed changes to the Women’s FA Cup Parity should be the start point, not the prize.

What ya thinking FA? Leave our FA Cup alone

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Women's football in 1920s Europe From Deepdale to velodromes: making space to play

Ever wondered how women's football started and spread in Europe?

Here's a few words about their journey in the 1920s:

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"And why not Swindon? We're doing all right so far. I see no doubt that it can't be us on Sunday. Bring it on." - Annie Colston, Swindon Town captain

Swindon Town face Charlton Athletic in the Women's FA Cup tomorrow.

Ahead of the clash, I spoke to Swindon's manager Richard Wood and captain Annie Colston.

Read the interview here:https://thenewwomenssportmagazine.com/shots-across-the-valley-can-swindon-cause-an-fa-cup-upset-against-charlton/

Aston Villa Women have signed French international Oriane Jean-François from Chelsea.

Director of Women’s Football, Marisa Ewers said:

“This is another signing that strongly supports our ambitions as a club.”

Storm whatever it's name - 104 mph at The Lizard lighthouse.

Only a few miles from my family. And we're whining about 3 flakes of snow in Oxfordshire.

Katie Robinson joins Bristol City from Aston Villa.

The Robins are signalling their intent to get back into the WSL by adding a Robins(on) [sorry, not sorry] into their ranks.

Sarah Mayling joins Leicester City on loan from Aston Villa, until the end of the season.

Mid-season reset: my plans for 2026 and the football fun ahead My fortnightly newsletter on women's football, past and present.

Rested, reset, and ready to enjoy 2026's football and writing.

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Girls United and the ZX Spectrum Captain. Manager. Star midfielder. Absolute nightmare.

“Football and gaming were now my life. At least as much as they could be: football, in the mid-1980s, was a game for boys, not girls.”

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Oh yes, do yours.

It was great to have @claremcwrites.bsky.social back to open doors 8 & 9 and talk about what will be another important year of growth for women's football. Specifically, the far-reaching implications of Trinity Rodman's contract negotiations, and WSL expansion: +2 teams = +4 match days = +50 games

😂

xG is bilge.

FRIENDLY FIRE – Black Ferns star Maia Roos speaks! - The New Women's Sport Magazine Maia – aka Maiakawanakaulani – Roos is one of the latest New Zealand stars to join Trailfinders, alongside Georgia Ponsonby, Alana Borland and now Tanya Kalounivale.The Black Ferns star spoke to Helen...

Spoke to the very cool Black Ferns - and now Trailfinders - star, Maia Roos for @newwomenssportmag.bsky.social
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The outstanding The Sound of Football Podcast advent calendar edition is out now.

It's a feast of festive football and I was honoured to be invited on to open doors 8 and 9.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

The Lionesses are back. On the pitch and on The New Women's Sport Magazine website: thenewwomenssportmagazine.com

My prediction was spectacular 😂

Manchester United meet the mighty Wolfsburg in Germany on Wednesday for their next Champions League clash.

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#UWCL #womensfootball

Mary Earps gets a wonderful reception at Old Trafford.

And then comes over to acknowledge the crowd.

#MaryEarps #UWCL #OldTrafford

An absolute delight talking to Lucia Kendall.

Not only is she a talented player she's well aware of her role as an entertainer.

A little bit, yes. Not enough that I'm not devastated by today's result though! I really wish AV had shown what they could do against another team!

I have considered Villa my second team (women and men) for a little while though.

Very mixed feelings here. As a United fan I'm gutted about the result & the performance.

As an admirer of Villa, I'm pleased they've been able to show how good they're becoming.

#AstonVillaWomen

I asked Aston Villa Women's boss Natalia Arroyo what ONE thing they needed to do well to beat United today.

"Score more goals than them", she quipped.

#AstonVillaWomen

Good grief, whatever next!

MISSION AMBITION - AFC Bournemouth want to get "WSL ready" - The New Women's Sport Magazine Newly promoted AFC Bournemouth have immediately settled into Tier 3 of the FAWNL. In a new series of Club Spotlight events, the FAWNL are getting us closer to the teams so we can see how they tick. Cl...

⚽Mission Ambition - AFC Bournemouth want to get "WSL ready"
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Aston Villa defend a free kick as Everton try to head the ball goalward at Villa Park

I've temporarily taken over the front page of @newwomenssportmag.bsky.social

🏏Hosts make History-India's CWC win
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⚽Thriller At Villa - head coach's thoughts after Villa v Everton ends a six-goal epic
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GOTTA HAVE FAITH – Maverick on the Move!   - The New Women's Sport Magazine Angelina Nixon steps up a league – to WSL2 from the National League Northern Premier – and into the unknown at Portsmouth, having turned down another club. Helen M Jerome hears all about the move and ...

Angelina Nixon plays with passion wherever she goes - and she's now at Portsmouth, and already has a Goal of the Month under her belt for a banger in September. Read my in-depth @newwomenssportmag.bsky.social interview with the striker here!
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I know, I was reading through the team and thinking, that's not what I was expecting.

Thanks. The sun's out, there's football, it's all good 👍

Villa and Everton line ups for today's WSL clash at Villa Park.

She's Kicking It subscription box for girls aged 5-11. Girls’ football subscription box for 5-11 year olds. Inspiring confidence, connection, & belonging in the game. And bringing joy every month.

I've been working on something fun - a monthly box for football-mad girls.

I'd have loved this as a girl and having still not fully grown up, I've created one for the 10-year-old in me and for today's football-mad girls.

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Please share.

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