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Sources: Arsenal block United States’ approach for Joe Montemurro

Former USWNT defender Kate Markgraf joins ESPN FC to react to Jill Ellis’ decision to step down as U.S. coach after winning her second World Cup.

Julie Foudy and Kate Markgraf discuss how USWNT coach Jill Ellis’ decision to start the injured Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle paid off in the World Cup final.
The search for the next boss of the United States women’s national team has hit a roadblock, with the United States Soccer Federation hampered in its attempts to interview Arsenal Women’s head coach Joe Montemurro about the role, sources have told ESPN.
The USSF is currently in the midst of a search for a new head coach after Jill Ellis announced that she would be stepping down from the role following the conclusion of a series of “Victory Tour” matches being staged to celebrate the U.S. romping…

WSL: Arsenal thrash Brighton to go top, Man United beat Liverpool

Arsenal players celebrate their emphatic victory against Brighton.
Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema scored a goal assisted two more as Arsenal thrashed Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 to go top of the FA Women’s Super League on a rainy Sunday that featured some spectacular goals and a postponement due to a waterlogged pitch.
Miedema teed up Kim Little for the opener in the ninth minute and rifled home herself just before half-time.
She then set up compatriot Danielle van de Donk for the third goal in the second half before Jordan Nobbs completed the rout.
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WSL: Everton go top, Spurs shock Liverpool

Chloe Kelly celebrates with her teammates during Everton’s win against Bristol City.
Manchester City’s Pauline Bremer grabbed a double in a 2-0 win away to Reading, while Chloe Kelly scored two superb strikes of her own as Everton beat Bristol City 2-0 in the second round of games in the FA Women’s Super League on Sunday.
City’s Bremer cut inside and curled home a brilliant opener on the half-hour mark to give her side the lead. She poked home a second in the 59th minute to seal all three points and make it two wins out of two for last season’s runners-up.
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City, Chelsea drive record WSL weekend crowds

The opening weekend of the Women’s Super League season attracted almost 63,000 fans across six games as England enjoyed an unprecedented increase in crowds, building on a surge in interest in women’s soccer during the World Cup.
The cumulative crowd was a 12-fold increase on the start of the 2018-19 season when 5,167 fans attended the five games before the English top flight was enlarged from 11 to 12 teams.
The total of 62,921 was reached this weekend thanks largely to Manchester City using the…

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A Caroline Weir screamer from just outside the box was enough to edge Manchester City past rivals United in the first women’s Manchester derby.
Manchester City beat rivals Machester United 1-0 on the opening day of the Women’s Super League season in front of a record breaking crowd of more than 30,000 at the Etihad on Saturday.
The match marked the first women’s Manchester derby, with newly-promoted United dominating City in the first half.
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United striker Jane Ross went close on 24 minutes with a half volley heading for the roof of net before City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck pulling off a great save with an outstretched arm while travelling…

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Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner Megan Rapinoe reflects on the impact the USWNT has had on and off the field after defending their World Cup title.

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Some Women’s Super League (WSL) matches will be played as “double-headers” with men’s Premier League games next season to build on the momentum of the women’s World Cup, Kelly Simmons, the FA’s director of women’s professional football, has said.
Double headers would be tried and there would be a series of standalone games at grounds which host men’s teams, Simmons told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Sportsweek programme.
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Simmons added that Manchester City’s season-opening…

Man Utd Women’s boss: Men’s game not step up

Abby Dahlkemper insists the USWNT are not focusing on games beyond Sweden in the World Cup.

Crystal Dunn insisted the USWNT want to beat Sweden and finish top and carry their momentum when they face the best teams in the world.

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Manchester United manager Casey Stoney has said she would not see coaching a men’s team as a step up and added she has no immediate ambition to leave women’s football.
The former England international, who helped guide Manchester United to promotion up to the Women’s Super League in their inaugural season, said working in the men’s game would create a different pressure for a female coach but she would not be tempted away from her role at present.
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Man City Women sign England international Ellen White

Ellen White has completed a transfer from Birmingham to Manchester City.
Manchester City Women have completed the signing of forward Ellen White from Birmingham on a two-year deal, and she will join on July 1.
White — who was top scorer in the Women’s Super League in the 2017-18 campaign with 15 goals and was named Player of the Year — will be part of England’s World Cup squad for this summer’s tournament in France.
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“I’m really excited. Manchester City are a fantastic club,” White said….

Manchester City cup double can help push women’s game to next level

Man City captain Steph Houghton has helped lay the groundwork for young stars like Georgia Stanway to thrive.
MANCHESTER, England — As April ticks over into May, attention in English football turns toward the trophies that are up for grabs at the end of the season. In recent years, no club has been as focused on winning as Manchester City, and now the club is on the verge of completing its most dominant campaign yet.
On Saturday, Manchester City Women can lift the FA Cup and win the double against West Ham United Women at Wembley Stadium. The men’s team will attempt to win the same competition two weeks…

Arsenal Women seal Super League title with victory at Brighton

Arsenal Women celebrate after their claiming the title with victory at Brighton.
Arsenal Women sealed the Women’s Super League title with a game to spare after a 4-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion at the Falmer Stadium on Sunday.
With 51 points from 19 games, Arsenal took an unassailable four-points lead with one game to go this season. Manchester City (47 points) will finish second while Birmingham City (37) and Chelsea (36) fight it out for third spot.
It was Arsenal’s first title since 2012 and their third overall, making the London side the most successful team in…

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