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Chelsea put one-sided beating on sorry Manchester United
Bompastor’s blues crushed United 5-0, drowning Eva Olid’s side with marauding wing-backs and a suffocating midfield showing from Keira Walsh and Lexi…
 • Callum McCarthy
Freya Godfrey: London City Lionesses can challenge for the WSL title
The England winger speaks exclusively to The Cutback about pushing the WSL’s elite and playing alongside some of the biggest names in women’s football.
 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Transfer Talk part two: The best free transfers in women’s football this summer
A detailed look at the numbers behind some of the cheapest moves this transfer window
 • Yash
The Scout: Fantasy WSL picks for matchweek two
The Cutback’s fantasy WSL expert gives you tips and advice to maximise your points
 • Sam Biccarino
NWSL Crunchtime: Vlatko’s exit in Kansas City causes a stir
The manner in which the Current made a front office change has upset some players at the reigning Shield winners
 • Theo Lloyd-Hughes
Analysis: Baum's instant impact helps Arsenal grind out Brighton win
Lisa Baum’s spectacular debut goal gave Arsenal a hard-fought victory over Brighton.
 • Max Radwan
Five things we learned from Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to London City Lionesses
Eva Olid’s first WSL game in charge saw plenty of issues, but is there any sign of hope for United?
 • Conner Roberts
Business of Women's Football Insider: Can London City afford their summer splurge?
The latest edition of The Cutback’s business newsletter takes a closer look at a summer of big spending across the women’s game
 • Callum McCarthy
Arsenal season preview: Excitement and expectation as Slegers prepares to chase WSL title
Impressive summer recruitment sets Arsenal up for serious challenge
 • Max Radwan
Manchester City season preview: Can Jeglertz’s side go back to back?
City ended 10-year wait for a WSL title last season, will they be able to hold onto the trophy and challenge in Europe?
 • Joel
Boycotts, battles and inspiring the next generation: The unprecedented preparations for England’s U-20 World Cup
Tournament finally gets under way after build up clouded by Uefa’s boycott threat
 • Louise Fisher
Natalia Arroyo interview: The journalist turned coach who wants to bring out the best in Villa’s youngsters
Aston Villa boss speaks exclusively to The Cutback about her ambitions for the season and what English football can learn from Spain
 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Why the WSL teamed up with Alexia Putellas for YouTube play in Spain
Superstar’s first game streamed online as mainstream broadcaster deal snubbed in favour of digital play
 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes
London City defeat lacklustre Manchester United in WSL opener
Alexia Putellas captains London City in 2-1 victory over United
 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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