Archive - The Cutback

Five things NWSL: Sister Sister, and Seattle Reign's blockade

Matchweek Seven of the NWSL was one for sibling connections, tactically astute defences, and more.

May 7 •

Theo Lloyd-Hughes

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Minor blip or bigger issue? Making sense of Arsenal's heavy defeats in the WSL

Questions being asked after Arsenal concede nine goals in two games

May 6 •

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What Happened: The celeb-owner era, United's return to Europe, and Arsenal's hangover

Flo Lloyd-Hughes takes a look at some of the big stories in women's football and highlights the latest pieces to read on The Cutback

May 6 •

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Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Attacking dilemmas, an injury crisis and a new manager: Can City recover?

Manchester United claim bragging rights as City face a mounting list of issues to resolve in their quest for domestic and European domination

May 5 •

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Ambitious or realistic? UWCL qualification boosts Man Utd's 2028 WSL title target

Manchester is red as United secure Champions League qualification to boost club's hopes of becoming a force - both domestically and in Europe

May 5 •

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How Chelsea claimed a sixth consecutive WSL title

The moments that defined a potentially 'invincible' campaign for the WSL's dominant force

May 3 •

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Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Marc Skinner's Manchester United: Formation, tactics and style of play

A new series showcasing the tactical profiles of every Women's Super League team in partnership with The Underrated Scout

May 1 •

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May 1 •

April 2025

Five things NWSL: No defense against the dark arts, and manager outfits

Everything you need to know and more after six weeks of the 2025 NWSL season.

Apr 29 •

Theo Lloyd-Hughes

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How Chelsea tried - and failed - to beat a superior Barcelona once again

Sonia Bompastor's attempted tactical tweaks fall flat as Chelsea struggle across the pitch against an imperious Barcelona in the Champions League

Apr 28 •

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Fearless Arsenal rewarded after turbulent journey to Champions League final

Having made it from the first qualifying round to the UWCL final, Arsenal have shown they can deal with being underdogs ahead of a historic clash in…

Apr 28 •

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What Happened: Arsenal make history, Barcelona embarrass Chelsea, and Palace relegated

Flo Lloyd-Hughes takes a look at some of the big stories in women's football and highlights the latest pieces to read on The Cutback

Apr 28 •

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Flo Lloyd-Hughes

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