Premier League backs new strategy for Women’s National League with £1m per season grant
May 25 – The profile of women’s football has never been higher in England, and neither has the level of financial support.
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Women’s EURO 2022 predicted to deliver £54m of economic impact
May 24 – The Women’s EURO 2022 to be hosted in England this summer is projected to generate £54 million in economic activity for the host cities, according to an impact report released by UEFA and the tournament organisers.
Lyon take back Women’s Champions League crown with win over Barca
May 23 – Olympique Lyon reclaimed the European crown in women’s football following a sweeping three-goal first half against FC Barcelona to run out 3-1 winners in the final of the Champions League in Turin.
Women’s Euro 2022 activates new Girlguiding partnership to drive football participation
May 19 – The leading UK charity for girls and young women, Girlguiding, has agreed a one-year partnership with UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 have teamed up to challenge gender stereotypes and help more girls and young women get into football.
US and Mexico to headline opening doubleheader of Concacaf W Championship
May 13 – USA vs Haiti and Mexico vs Jamaica will open the Concacaf W Championship on July 4 at Estadio Universitario in Monterrey, Mexico.
Women’s U20 World Cup Costa Rica: holders Japan face US and Dutch group draw
May 9 – Reigning world champions Japan will face the Netherlands, Ghana and USA at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica later this year.
Chelsea women beat Man Utd to secure third successive WSL title
May 9 – The day after it was confirmed that their club had been bought by new investors who would maintain their commitment to the women’s team, Chelsea won their third consecutive Super League title with the last game of the season.
NWSL’s Challenge Cup sponsorship with UKG will focus on closing the gender pay gap
May 9 – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the US has sold the title sponsorship of its NWSL Challenge Cup in a three-year deal to HR management specialists UKG.
Aussies roll out World Cup Legacy ‘23 programme with first ambassadors named
April 28 – Football Australia has unveiled the first ambassadors for its Legacy ’23 programme that will leverage the Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 to raise awareness and advocacy for a number of initiatives.
FIFA launches club licensing guide for women’s game as tool to help MA development
April 25 – FIFA has published a guide for member federations looking to set up a club licensing system for women’s football competitions in their countries.
England Euro 2022 organisers unveil 10-stop pre-tournament football festival
April 21 – Organisers of the Women’s EURO 2022 have unveiled plans for the national football roadshow that will tour the nine host venues in May and June before the tournament kicks off in Manchester on July 6.
Concacaf releases Concacaf W match schedule
April 21 – The US will open the inaugural 2022 Concacaf W Championship against Haiti in the Estadio Universitario stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, on July 4. They will be followed by hosts Mexico against Jamaica.
Iceland captain slams playing Euro 2022 matches at Man City training ground as ‘disrespectful’
April 20 – The final of this this summer’s Women’s European Championship being staged at Wembley has already sold out along with host nation England’s three group games.
Mexico lead qualifying as finalists lined up for inaugural Concacaf W Championship in July
April 14 – Mexico secured qualification to the eight-team 2022 Concacaf W Championship they are hosting in Monterey, Mexico, with a convincing 6-0 win over Puerto Rico in their final game of group qualifying.
Aussies focus on 2023 legacy build with Disney+ commission for 6-part Matildas doc
April 7 – The Walt Disney Company is to produce a six-part documentary series covering the Australian women’s team, the Matildas, as they build up for their home Women’s World Cup in 2023 which is being co-hosted with New Zealand.