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Eva Olid has had three games in charge at Manchester United, but how is she actually trying to reshape the team? We took a closer look at the new United head coach's style of play and whether she can actually execute it. thecutback.com/p/eva-olid-re…
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Arsenal could go into the international break 10 points behind Manchester City. Well off the pace for a team many suspected to challenge for the title this season. Read more: thecutback.com/p/what-went-w…
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Newcastle look dominant at the top of WSL2 after beating Leicester 4-0, but Sunderland and Ipswich are hanging in as we enter October. Read One Step Away on The Cutback now. thecutback.com/p/one-step-aw…
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How did Chelsea switch up their play in the first half against Arsenal so that they could release the influence of Walsh and Potter? Read about how they overcame Arsenal's press on The Cutback. thecutback.com/p/how-chelsea…
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The NWSL has hired Meghan Frey as its new senior director of pathways and development. She will be leading the league's strategy to "strengthen the pathways for prospective players and coaching staff". #NWSL
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Arsenal’s disappointing start to the WSL campaign continued at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, as a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea leaves the Gunners seven points off league leaders Manchester City. Read more: thecutback.com/p/what-went-w…
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Some follow up on Kelly's absence from Renee Slegers pre-UWCL presser earlier today. "Chloe Kelly is not available. She’s had some issues with her hamstring, there’s nothing we could see from an injury perspective but [she’s] managing something."
Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone have been left out of England's squad for their World Cup qualifier play-off against Greece next month. Sarina Wiegman has called up Chelsea's Lexi Potter for the first time. Lotte Wubben-Moy, Taylor Hinds and Aggie Beever-Jones miss out. #Lionesses thecutback.com/p/toone-and-k…
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Lexi Potter has earned herself a senior England call-up after impressing for Chelsea so far this season.
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Sarina Wiegman has said that Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone did not make England's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying games against Greece because "the levels" weren't what she expected. Both Lionesses forwards have struggled for starting minutes this season with their respective clubs in the WSL.
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On whether there were any injury concerns for Kelly. Wiegman said: "I had the conversation with Chloe, and for me, it's just what I saw on the pitch, so I kept with football with her."
Sarina Wiegman on Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly's omission from the England squad: "The main reason is that I think the levels weren’t what I expect from them on the pitch. I’ve had a conversation with them. There’s big competition going on too."
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Sarina Wiegman has named her squad for England's upcoming World Cup qualifier play-off against Greece next month. Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Aggie Beever-Jones miss out. Lexi Potter has been called up to the senior squad for the first time.
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Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone have been left out of England's squad for their World Cup qualifier play-off against Greece next month. Sarina Wiegman has called up Chelsea's Lexi Potter for the first time. Lotte Wubben-Moy, Taylor Hinds and Aggie Beever-Jones miss out. #Lionesses thecutback.com/p/toone-and-k…
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Natalia Arroyo has been sacked as Aston Villa boss just four games into the season. Villa sit second bottom of the WSL. They play two games this week, Newcastle in the cup, and Palace on Sunday.
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Natalia Arroyo has been sacked by Aston Villa with the club sitting second bottom of the WSL after four games. Villa face Newcastle in the League Cup on Wednesday before hosting Crystal Palace in the WSL on Sunday.
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Chelsea’s ability to survive a difficult opening 20 minutes and grow into the game offered a reminder of the resilience that has defined them for so long. Read more on The Cutback: thecutback.com/p/how-chelsea…
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Eva Olid on facing Durham “I’ve played them previously in pre-season with my other team. They have always been a physical team, so direct, creating chances with direct play which is difficult to defend at times with long balls to the runners into the space. We have to be so focused because we want to keep doing well in the cup” #MUWomen @The_Cutback
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LIVE 7PM⏰ It’s the first WSL win under Eva Olid after goals from Terland and Medina was enough for the 3 points. We’ll be going through the talking points from the game vs West Ham yesterday🫡 Set the reminder👇 piped.video/live/NakpNuExJAM… #MUWomen @The_Cutback
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How did Chelsea weather the storm against Arsenal to deliver a memorable derby win? - Walsh and Potter - Playing through the press - Familiar resilience thecutback.com/p/how-chelsea…
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The NWSL's 17th club has a name and a crest. Atlanta City FC will join the league from the 2028 season onwards. The franchise is owned by AMBSE, the sports team ownership group spearheaded by Arthur Blank and owner of Atlanta United and Atlanta Falcons.
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In past meetings with Chelsea, Arsenal have managed to step and deliver, even when results haven't been in their favour. But at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Renee Slegers' side drifted into their same old form, predictable and passive. thecutback.com/p/thompson-pu…
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Liverpool have finally won a Merseyside derby at Anfield. The Reds ended a five-game losing streak against Everton at the ground, claiming a 2-0 win on Sunday.
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