National League sides write to FA as backlash intensifiesPlans viewed as ‘a disaster waiting to happen’An alliance of 52 Women’s National League clubs who oppose plans for Women’s Super League’s academy sides to be added to the third tier of the English pyramid have written to the Football Association to call for a vote on the matter.The clubs, which represent a more than two-thirds majority of the 72 FAWNL clubs that compete in tiers three and four of the pyramid, believe the competition’s rules dictate that they are entitled to call for a special general meeting about the proposals. Continue reading...
‘Do not have sufficient funds to operate in 26-27 season’Talks with potential investors ‘have fallen away’Durham, the Women’s Super League 2 side, have issued an urgent plea for funding and warned that they will have to “cease operations” if they cannot find fresh investment within the next 21 days.The independently run club, who are not affiliated to a professional men’s side, have been competing in the second tier of the English women’s football pyramid for 12 years, but say their owners can “no longer keep pace” with the women’s game’s development. Continue reading...
London City Lionesses' goalkeeper Elene Lete has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2028. The 24-year-old Spaniard played every game for London City in their first Women's Super League campaign after joining from Real Sociedad in 2025. Lete, who has one cap for Spain, is likely to face competition for the number one shirt from former England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
