Tactics

Why Arsenal’s dominance against United turned into yet another draw

After rescuing a point against Manchester United at the Emirates, the Gunners are facing another uphill battle in their quest for WSL glory.

12 hrs ago • Max Radwan

How Eva Olid is trying to reshape Manchester United

Olid has endured a difficult start at Manchester United, but the early WSL games already offer clues about the style she wants to implement and the work…

17 hrs ago • Chiara Bozzarello

Chelsea are winning again. But are the old problems still there?

Chelsea’s 5-0 win over Manchester United offered an emphatic response to the disappointment against Aston Villa but some concerns from last season…

Sep 14 • Chiara Bozzarello

New season, new players, same old Arsenal?

Sunday's goalless draw against newly-promoted Crystal Palace was vintage Arsenal, as they stuttered early on in their campaign for a WSL title.

Sep 14 • Max Radwan

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.

Sep 7 • Max Radwan

How Rebeca Bernal improves Manchester United

Jason Anderson analyses how the Mexican was used in the NWSL and how Eva Olid could get the best out of her

Sep 3 • Jason Anderson

NWSL Crunchtime: Orlando sack Hines as playoff race heats up

Introducing The Cutback’s NWSL newsletter covering all the big stories stateside

Sep 1 • Theo Lloyd-Hughes

Ivory Coast's next star forward, Senegalese striker-turned-keeper, and more: Breakout talents from WAFCON 2026

While international superstars such as Barbra Banda and the Chawinga sisters made headlines, a host of young talents have impressed at WAFCON 2026.

Aug 12 • Neel Shelat

Analysis: The factors that led to Nigeria’s earliest-ever WAFCON exit

What caused the Super Falcons' disastrous WAFCON performance?

Aug 12 • Neel Shelat

Are Manchester City ready for Champions League football?

City are back in Europe but can their squad cope with the challenge?

Aug 11 • Joel

Kautar Azraf: Morocco and Barcelona’s teenage starlet making waves at WAFCON

The 18-year-old attacking midfielder is showing she's ready for the biggest stage.

Aug 2 • Neel Shelat

'Goalkeeping isn’t just about shot-stopping': The evolving role of keepers in the NWSL

From sweeper keepers to positional experts, The Cutback takes a closer look at goalkeeping across the league.

Jul 31 • Abigail Segel

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