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Chelsea held European giants Lyon to a goalless draw in Sonia Bompastor's return to the club where she won the Champions League as a player and manager. The 0-0 draw means Chelsea have claimed four points from their opening two games of the UWCL league phase. #UWCL

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 9h

By switching to Disney, it was clear that Uefa was pitching hard towards the audience it wanted to reach: children and families. But in doing so they face a challenge linear tv has been fighting with for over a decade. Read more: www.thecutback.com/p/womens-cha... 📸 UWCL

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 9h

Denver Summit’s crushing collapse in Kansas City, the unveiling of a new NWSL crest in Atlanta, Jess Fishlock’s legend, and the three teams that officially said goodbye to their playoff hopes in 2026. www.thecutback.com/p/nwsl-did-t...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 10h

The outcry about the show’s lack of seriousness – both from the perspective of tone and quality – was mostly rooted in a weariness around women’s football once again being experimented on by media companies without much care or attention. Read more: www.thecutback.com/p/womens-cha... 📸 UWCL

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 11h

Disney's revamped Champions League coverage raised eyebrows last week, now the broadcaster must recover and find an audience for the big rights that it bought. www.thecutback.com/p/womens-cha... #UWCL

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 13h

USWNT boss Emma Hayes has said that Ashley Sanchez is ready to make the most of the opportunity of being called up to the latest USA squad. Sanchez was named in the roster for the first time since January 2025. #USWNT

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 14h

John Salomon has named his first England U19 squad for qualifying fixtures against Denmark, Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina next month. England are chasing qualification for the Uefa U19 EURO finals in Hungary in June. #Lionesses

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 15h

Lydia Bedford has named her latest England U23s squad for a game against Norway on 12 October. Erica Meg Parkinson and Lexi Potter are not included having received call ups to Sarina Wiegman's senior squad. #Lionesses

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 21h

Bristol City kept their first clean sheet of the season this weekend but they failed to turn their dominant attacking performance into goals. Read more: www.thecutback.com/p/one-step-a... 📸 Bristol City

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Emma Hayes has picked her USWNT squad to face off against Spain in two home friendlies. Ashley Sanchez returns for the first time since January 2025 as Hayes spoke about 'reestablishing connections' in her press conference.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

After being rescued financially this summer things are looking dire on the pitch for Durham. They face top of the table Newcastle this weekend as they look to put points on the board. Read One Step Away now: www.thecutback.com/p/one-step-a... 📸 Durham

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Emma Hayes has named North Carolina Courage forward Ashley Sanchez in her latest USWNT roster. The forward joins up with the squad for the first time since January 2025, her last cap game in October 2024. www.thecutback.com/p/emma-hayes...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Rose Lavelle has signed a contract extension with NWSL side Gotham. Her new contract runs through the end of the 2029 season. #NWSL #WomensFootball #SoccerNews #USWNT

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Arsenal could go into the international break 10 points behind Manchester City. Well off the pace for a team many suspected to challenge for the title this season. Read more: www.thecutback.com/p/what-went-...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Newcastle look dominant at the top of WSL2 after beating Leicester 4-0, but Sunderland and Ipswich are hanging in as we enter October. Read One Step Away on The Cutback now. www.thecutback.com/p/one-step-a...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

The NWSL has hired Meghan Frey as its new senior director of pathways and development. She will be leading the league's strategy to "strengthen the pathways for prospective players and coaching staff". #NWSL

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Arsenal’s disappointing start to the WSL campaign continued at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, as a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea leaves the Gunners seven points off league leaders Manchester City. Read more: www.thecutback.com/p/what-went-...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Lexi Potter has earned herself a senior England call-up after impressing for Chelsea so far this season.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Sarina Wiegman has said that Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone did not make England's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying games against Greece because "the levels" weren't what she expected. Both Lionesses forwards have struggled for starting minutes this season with their respective clubs in the WSL.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Sarina Wiegman has named her squad for England's upcoming World Cup qualifier play-off against Greece next month. Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Aggie Beever-Jones miss out. Lexi Potter has been called up to the senior squad for the first time.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone have been left out of England's squad for their World Cup qualifier against Greece next month. Sarina Wiegman has called up Chelsea's Lexi Potter for the first time. Lotte Wubben-Moy, Taylor Hinds and Aggie Beever-Jones miss out. www.thecutback.com/p/toone-and-...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Natalia Arroyo has been sacked by Aston Villa with the club sitting second bottom of the WSL after four games. Villa face Newcastle in the League Cup on Wednesday before hosting Crystal Palace in the WSL on Sunday.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 29/09/2026

Chelsea’s ability to survive a difficult opening 20 minutes and grow into the game offered a reminder of the resilience that has defined them for so long. Read more on The Cutback: www.thecutback.com/p/how-chelse...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 28/09/2026

How did Chelsea weather the storm against Arsenal to deliver a memorable derby win? - Walsh and Potter - Playing through the press - Familiar resilience www.thecutback.com/p/how-chelse...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 28/09/2026

The NWSL's 17th club has a name and a crest. Atlanta City FC will join the league from the 2028 season onwards. The franchise is owned by AMBSE, the sports team ownership group spearheaded by Arthur Blank and owner of Atlanta United and Atlanta Falcons.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 28/09/2026

In past meetings with Chelsea, Arsenal have managed to step and deliver, even when results haven't been in their favour. But at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Renee Slegers' side drifted into their same old form, predictable and passive. www.thecutback.com/p/thompson-p...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 28/09/2026

Liverpool have finally won a Merseyside derby at Anfield. The Reds ended a five-game losing streak against Everton at the ground, claiming a 2-0 win on Sunday.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

Spain have won the U-20 Women's World Cup. They beat North Korea 4-3 on penalties after the final finished goalless. It's Spain's second U-20 world title.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers said her players "want to own" their performances in recent games and "make things better". The Gunners are 7th in the table after Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea put them seven points behind league leaders Manchester City. Arsenal face City in the WSL next Sunday.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

It's advantage Chelsea in the first London derby of the season. Sonia Bompastor's side beat Arsenal 1-0 thanks to an Alyssa Thompson first-half goal. www.thecutback.com/p/thompson-p...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

Kim Little has now made 184 WSL appearances for Arsenal, equalling Millie Bright's record for the most outings for one club in the competition. #BarclaysWSL #WSL #Arsenal

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

Renee Slegers doesn't believe Arsenal need to "over-dramatise" their performances in the first three games of the WSL season. The Gunners have picked up five points in three games, with draws against Crystal Palace and Manchester United. Arsenal face title rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge today.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

Sonia Bompastor said in her pre-match press conference that she still needed to assess whether Keira Walsh and Lauren James would be available for Chelsea's huge WSL clash against Arsenal. The manager added that Naomi Girma is in full training but still needed to get "consistent" time on the pitch.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

"Another stuttering start to a WSL campaign means Arsenal, and perhaps more pertinently Slegers, simply cannot afford to fall further behind in the title race." Arsenal need to make a statement and get a result against Chelsea. Can they deliver? www.thecutback.com/p/arsenal-ch...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

Alyssa Thompson scored her first WSL goal for Chelsea against Arsenal at the Emirates last November. Will the forward deliver for Sonia Bompastor today? #BarclaysWSL

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 27/09/2026

Spurs sit second in the table with two wins and a draw to their name. They will be aiming to go seven Women’s Super League matches unbeaten for the first time today as they face Aston Villa. 📸 Tottenham Hotspur

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 26/09/2026

Manchester United have only taken 10 shots so far this campaign. The lowest of any side in WSL history. 📸 Manchester United

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 26/09/2026

Eva Olid has issued an update on Celin Bizet's return, saying the winger will be "back soon" following the birth of her son in June. Manchester United host West Ham in the WSL on Sunday.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 26/09/2026

Get ready for matchweek four in fantasy WSL with tips and picks from The Cutback's Scout. Sam Biccarino runs through his selections and key advice for this week. www.thecutback.com/p/scout-fant...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 25/09/2026

Renee Slegers' Arsenal are under pressure. With two draws in their opening three games, they risk falling behind in the WSL title race before October even arrives. Read on The Cutback. Link in bio. www.thecutback.com/p/arsenal-ch...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 25/09/2026

The champions have loved playing against newly promoted opposition in the past. They will be hoping to continue their form as they face bottom of the table Charlton this weekend. 📸 Manchester City

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 25/09/2026

Liverpool have only won once at Anfield beating Manchester United back in 2025. Can they turn things around in the Merseyside Derby this weekend?

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 24/09/2026

Andree Jeglertz mantra is that his team 'will find a way to win', against Bayern Munich, Manchester City came from 2-0 down to claim a dramatic 2-2 draw. Here's how they did it. www.thecutback.com/p/how-manche...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 24/09/2026

This is the fourth consecutive season Gotham has made it to the postseason and they are looking to defend their Championship title from last season. What can we expect from them with five games left of the regular season? 📸 Gotham FC www.thecutback.com/p/nwsl-crunc...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 24/09/2026

How did Manchester City come back from 2-0 down to claim a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich? - Playing through the press - Dealing with Bayern targeting left side - Importance of substitutes www.thecutback.com/p/how-manche...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 24/09/2026

WSL Football has added Tesco as its latest partner. The brand becomes official supermarket of the WSL and WSL2 in a multi-year deal. #BarclaysWSL

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 24/09/2026

Emily Fox has signed a new contract with Arsenal. The USWNT defender, who has been at the club since January 2024, has extended her deal. The full length of the contract has not been disclosed.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 24/09/2026

Manchester United boss Eva Olid praised Maya Le Tissier's performance in their 10-1 win over WSL2 side Sheffield United in the Subway Players Cup. The United captain started Wednesday night's game alongside a strong starting line up for Olid.

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 24/09/2026

Newcastle have stacked their squad full of talent this summer. Can they sustain their form throughout the season? Read One Step Away on The Cutback now. www.thecutback.com/p/one-step-a...

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The Cutback @www.thecutback.com · 23/09/2026

Manchester United claimed their first win of the season with a 10-1 victory over WSL2 side Sheffield United in the Subway Players Cup. Mared Griffiths grabbed a hat-trick for United, as Eva Olid claimed her first win as United boss.

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