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Reading star ruptures PCL Back Emma Harries suffers season ending injury Reading star ruptures PCL Neil Graham 7 May 2022 By Charlotte Stacey Reading’s Emma Harries has announced that she has ruptured her posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and will be out of action for the remainder of the season. The 20-year-old forward picked up the injury whilst on international duty with Lionesses U-23s in their fixture against the Netherlands. Harries has enjoyed a fruitful season and proven herself a crucial figure within Kelly Chambers’ side having registered three goals and two assists this campaign. News

Stevenage lose out to visitors Sudbury in first fixture of the New Year Back Match Report Stevenage FCW v AFC Sudbury Women Stevenage lose out to visitors Sudbury in first fixture of the New Year Edward Payne 9 January 2023 By Edward Payne Goals from Kelsey Millen and Emily Schofield were not enough for Stevenage FCW this weekend as AFC Sudbury avenged their narrow defeat in the reverse fixture last August. The weather may have been a foreshadow of events to come as the ladies came out to a deluge of rain. However despite the dark and gloomy weather, Stevenage provided a bright start. Amy Makewell broke free into the left side of the box and rolled a tasty ball across goal for Millen to slot home at the far post. Jodie Bellinger, Vicky Neal and Millen all saw chances come and go whilst Celine Ray kept the impressive Holly Kennard at bay down the other end. Boro’ would come to regret those missed chances. After a superb piece of defensive covering from Neal in the early stages of the second half, Sudbury had to settle for a corner. Sophie Jeffery sent that in and Kaylee Dodd rose at the far post to level the scores. Neal saw a volley from a Hannah Nebbitt corner saved before another Jeffery corner was awarded. This time the ball cleared most players, but Jess Allen was at the far post to take the ball and strike it home. Just after the hour mark, Becky Shephard hit the bar from a floated effort from the right side of the pitch and Millen sent the ball just wide once it was worked back to her. Sudbury took advantage of the let off and when Kennard had the ball on the left flank she attempted to cut inside only for the ball to land at the feet of Leonie Bezant who shifted the ball and fired the ball high over Ray for the third of the game. That was the end of the game for Ray who was hurt and with no substitute goalkeeper, Webster needed to fill in. Stevenage fought hard and narrowed the deficit with a superb bit of work from Makewell who again teed up the goalscorer – this time Schofield – by sending the ball to the far post for her to fire home. Any dreams of a comeback were dashed with just under ten minutes remaining. Boro’ failed to deal with a ball sent to the left and Kennard topped off her performance with a lofted effort that Wesbter had no chance of saving. Susan Uwaifo and Schofield both had late opportunities to get Stevenage back in the game, but Sudbury held on for a win that will be hard for the Stevenage players to swallow with Luton only able to draw at King’s Lynn. Stevenage XI: Ray, Re, Webster (c), Neal, Nebbitt, Swarres, Bodily, Shephard, Millen, Makewell, Bellinger Subs: Schofield, Farmer, Uwaifo, Greenwood Goals: Millen, Schofield Sudbury XI: Weller, Provan, Egan, Bezant, McHale, Harrison (c), Kennard, Newley, Jeffery, Allen, Dodd Subs: Creaton, Smith, Edwards, Donley, Lambe Goals: Dodd, Allen, Bazant, Kennard

Get to know every member of the current Lionesses squad. Lionesses Squad Emily Ramsey Goalkeeper Emily Ramsey has been capped in many of the international youth levels and most recently captained the U23 side. Ramsey was first called-up to the senior squad in 2021 as a replacement for Karen Bardsley, but this camp serves as her first in which she has been named from the outset. Under parent club Manchester United, Ramsey has served a number of loan spells and is currently gaining minutes with Everton. At 5’11 Ramsey is a commanding figure at the back who uses her height to advantageously cover the goal mouth and impose on advancing opponents. Ramsey is an excellent outright shot-stopper with a rising domestic clean sheet record. The youngster is also becoming more proficient in playing out from the back when under pressure, although she still does boast a mighty launch kick. Photograph courtesy of the FA.

West Ham United vs Manchester City Photographer Ryan Asman Manchester City bag three points in their WSL opener against the Hammers. Sespite a brilliant penalty save from newly appointed captain Mackenzie Arnold, West Ham didn't have enough in the tank to keep the Citizens at bay. Our photographer was on hand to capture City's 2-0 victory.

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Back Lucy Bronze Club Manchester City Position Defender D.O.B 28/10/1991 Bio Bronze is recognised as being one of the most well-crafted players in the world in her position. The right back is high pressing, imposing and physical. Bronze likes to keep players on both sides on their toes and is known to be as lively in the attacking third as she is at the back. Evidently always striving for the very best, Bronze is responsible for every touch she takes and is quick to note and actively right a mistake. An open mentality that will be essential under such unremitting circumstances. Adam Davy B1

Reading boss, Kelly Chambers speaks to the media ahead of her side’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Chelsea on Sunday. Back Kelly Chambers reiterates that “anything is possible’ ahead of Reading's FA Cup quarter final tie Reading boss, Kelly Chambers speaks to the media ahead of her side’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Chelsea on Sunday. Getty 16 March 2023 By Rosa Maitland Kelly Chambers confirmed that she has no new injury concerns heading into the match up with Chelsea: “No nothing new, we have a full squad. Everyone that was available for Arsenal is available. Hopefully we should have Deanna Cooper back in the next week or two which will be nice.” Chambers confirmed that Deanne Rose’s ACL recovery is going well: “She's actually going really well. We're hoping that she's going to be back for just towards the end of the season, which is a lot earlier than we thought. Progress is going really well, so if everything maintains that we're way we're hoping that she could be fit for then and then hopefully fit for Canada and the World Cup which is obviously a big priority of her. It's just nice to see her out there.” When asked if she relishes coming up against one of the biggest teams in the country Chambers replied: “Yeah, that’s what the FA Cup is about, it’s about playing against top teams and with the exception of last week [4-0 loss to Arsenal] we like to raise our game against them [the best teams in the country]. We have obviously had a strong analysis of the Arsenal game, it was a game we were very disappointed in, in terms of performance. So that’s definitely something to put right for this weekend. We want to show a bit more aggression and a bit more of us. We’ll be going into that with a positive mindset and making sure that we put stuff right that we weren’t happy with on the weekend.” Chambers was asked if it’s a case of focusing on her sides strengths as opposed to Chelsea’s threats when creating a game plan, in which she replied: “Yeah, definitely. I think the one thing we weren't happy with at the weekend was just our identity, we didn't show that against Arsenal. We're normally quite aggressive defensively, we like to be front footed, and we didn't show any of that the weekend. "So, it's just about us getting back into the mode of us and really thinking about what we what we want to get out of the game. We don't hide from the fact that Chelsea do have a lot of threats and a lot of quality. But I think Chelsea has always been a team that we've always had a good game against them.” On whether her relationship with Emma Hayes makes playing Chelsea more of a special occasion Chambers said: “When the whistle blows we're very much in in competitive mode, and we'll have our own stuff on the pitch. I think it's actually quite nice that it will be Mother's Day. We will both be there as two mums in the league which is nice. She’s helped me in many different ways and vice versa. "It's nice to have those types of people to lean on, not just for football, but for people that are in the same shoes as you that live in the same life. In terms of everyone knows how intense it can be, whether it's them trying to win the league, or us to try and stay up. And obviously, the whistle goes at the start of the game, and it becomes competitive. But literally, as soon as that's over, it's back to normal.” News

USA international Tobin Heath has left The Arsenal as injury rules her out for the rest of the season Back Tobin Heath bows out early USA international Tobin Heath has left The Arsenal as injury rules her out for the rest of the season Goal 22 May 2022 By Charlotte Stacey Arsenal have confirmed that USA international Tobin Heath has left the club by mutual consent. Heath’s one-year contract was due to finish at the end of the season, yet after picking up a hamstring injury both parties have agreed to an early termination. Heath made eighteen appearances and scored 3 goals for the Gunners including a crucial equaliser against Manchester City in January. News

Back Ellen White Club Manchester City Position Forward D.O.B 09/05/1989 Bio Manchester City forward White is an innate out and out number nine. An ability to put herself in the right place at the right time has seen White score thirteen goals across all competitions this season. White is cool, calm and collected, tidy and concise in tucking the ball away a with a clinical finish. Ever the grafter, White’s work rate is noteworthy, she is simply not one to sit tight or wait on the peripheral. White seeks the service she desires and runs tirelessly to receive this. via Ellen White Twitter D3

Back Lauren Hemp Club Manchester City Position Forward D.O.B 07/08/2000 Bio Hemp has established herself a ‘must have’ in international fixtures. The Manchester City winger dances along the wing, revelling in the pressure of beating out stiff competition as she goes. Hemp is an excellent transitional player and is able to find pockets of space to receive balls to counter an oppositional threat. Also known for her ungovernable pace and skill in placing a cross from either side, Hemp is a proven headache for defenders. via Lauren Hemp Twitter D1

Back Leah Williamson Club Arsenal Position Defender D.O.B 03/03/1997 Bio Williamson has played another successful season with The Arsenal. The centre-half boasts a first class first touch and excellent ball control, often developing on these with a keen passing eye. Williamson is organised yet progressive and possesses a capability to carry the ball across considerable distances. Another benefit of having Williamson in the squad is that she is also able to comfortably operate in a deep-seated midfield role which allows further options of rotation. Girls on the Ball B4

Get to know every member of the current Lionesses squad. Lionesses Squad Chloe Kelly England hero Chloe Kelly gives the Lionesses yet another dynamic option along the wing. The Manchester City forward, who had an indescribable summer after returning from an ACL injury, offers a slightly alternative profile to that of her fellow wingers. Kelly is possibly best described as a ‘traditional winger’. Usually situated on the right, Kelly prefers to keep her width but is equally capable of drifting into the interior channels as an inside-forward. Kelly boasts a devastating crossing ability and her pace is complementary to that of left-sided colleague Lauren Hemp. Photograph courtesy of the FA.

Carla Ward insists her side are ready for their tough fixture against West Ham this afternoon Back "We will be 100% ready" says Aston Villa boss Carla Ward insists her side are ready for their tough fixture against West Ham this afternoon Getty 11 March 2023 By Paul Donegan Carla Ward spoke to the media on Friday morning ahead of Aston Villa’s trip to West Ham United in the Women’s Super League on Sunday. Ward started by confirming that everyone is fit and available for the match apart from the long-term injured. With snow in some parts of the country (including Birmingham), Ward was asked about how difficult it has been to prepare for the match. Her response was “you have to find another way” and “they have had some really good meetings with the players this morning”. Ward added that at this point in the season “fitness and the way in which we set up shouldn’t be an issue, no excuses, we will be 100% ready.” Unbeaten in the WSL in 2023, Ward was asked about confidence at the club. Ward replied by saying it is about “keeping feet on the ground, making sure we continue to move forward, raise standards and improve all the time”. She added the players are playing tremendously well and a joy to work with and watch. “They don’t discuss a top four finish and that is a stretch” Ward continued. She also mentioned that they take one game at a time and that a top six finish “would look like success”. “It is about telling the players we want more and important we keep going” were the Villa managers final thoughts on this. Asked about how the team learn from experiences and build going forward, Ward commented that they are progressing naturally as a group of players and as a club. “We are in a good place” Ward added. Villa played West Ham two weeks in the FA Cup and won on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Ward noted that the games between them this season have been “competitive and lively”. She continued by saying that if Villa turn up and do things properly then we have every chance of winning the game. Ward was asked about if they have plans to defend against Dagný Brynjarsdóttir who has been on good form for West Ham this season. She praised Brynjarsdóttir saying she is a great player and will make any team in this division better, but you need plans to defend against them as a team. In the league fixture at the Poundland Bescot Stadium between the two sides earlier in the season, West Ham’s Hawa Cissoko and two of their coaching staff were sent off late on. Ward was asked about if they would focus on themselves and controlling passion in the return fixture. Her response was that we will concentrate on what we are doing and not buy into some of the antics in some of the games. Ward said consistency in the league is “huge” and the win last week against Everton “was probably the most pleasing of the season”. The Villa manager was happy with how they controlled that game without the ball, how disciplined they were, and how they adapted to changes throughout the match. Aston Villa still have to play Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal, and Ward was asked if they could still have a say in who wins the title as matches against the Villans aren’t seen as a guaranteed win anymore. “I like to think we can still play a part, and we will be doing everything we can to win every match possible” replied the Villa manager. Ward said “it is fantastic” that the final games of the WSL season has been brought forward a day (now Saturday 27th May, 3pm (BST) kick-offs) to avoid a clash with the last day of the Premier League, and “ it is a good opportunity for women’s football to have its own day” Ward concluded. West Ham United face Aston Villa at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on Sunday at 3pm (GMT) and it is live on the FA Player. News