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England’s defensive fragilities showed again after defeat against Brazil

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 1d

New from us on our Substack this morning ✍️

Lessons to be learned for the Lionesses after a 2-1 defeat yesterday evening to the Copa América Femenina champions Brazil.

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A 2-1 defeat to Brazil at the Etihad Stadium leaves lessons to be learned for Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses.

A chance for others to shine in England’s ‘Homecoming Series’

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 2d

Brazil get the win over England! 🇧🇷

They held on in the second half following Bia Zaneratto and Dudinha’s goals in the opening 45.

Georgia Stanway scored from the spot to try and mount a comeback, but the Lionesses lose their first game since winning the Euros.

#Lionesses

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 2d

Brazil lead England by two goals to nil with Bia Zaneratto and Dudinha the goalscorers ⚽️

Brazil only have ten in the field however, with Angelina sent off in the 21st minute 🟥

A lot of work for England to do and defensively they have looked shaky.

#Lionesses

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 3d

This is how the two first legs have ended in the UEFA Women’s Nations League semi-finals!

Spain look like they have one foot in the final following a 4-0 win against Sweden tonight. Klara Bühl’s 79th minute goal has Germany in front against France.

#UWNL

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 3d

These two international games for the Lionesses provide an opportunity for a few new faces to get a chance to impress Sarina Wiegman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Our thoughts on some of the talking points ahead of England’s ‘Homecoming Series’ international friendlies against Brazil and Australia

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 4d

Jess Park has been announced as the winner of October’s WSL Player of the Month! 🏆

#BarclaysWSL #MUWomen

A chance for others to shine in England’s ‘Homecoming Series’

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 5d

New from us on our Substack! ✍️

We’ve written a little preview with some thoughts on a couple of talking points heading into England’s two upcoming international friendlies 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

#Lionesses

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Our thoughts on some of the talking points ahead of England’s ‘Homecoming Series’ international friendlies against Brazil and Australia

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 6d

Unfortunately another player confirmed to have suffered an ACL injury this past weekend was Tottenham’s Maite Oroz.

The midfielder went off during the second half of the League Cup game vs Birmingham City at the weekend, and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks.

#SpursWomen #BarclaysWSL

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 6d

Liverpool have confirmed that forward Sophie Román Haug has suffered an ACL injury.

The Norwegian forward went off in the first half of the Subway League Cup tie vs Durham last week and will now be out for an extended period of time.

#LFCWomen #BarclaysWSL

NWSL Review | Matchweek 25

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 7d

Week 25’s action saw more teams secure their playoff spots, plus a few high-scoring affairs, standout individual showings, and retiring players getting their send offs.

Check out our review of everything that went down over on our newsletter ✍️

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#NWSL

The penultimate week of this year’s regular season saw more teams clinch their playoff spots, with the playoff picture still all to play for in the final week after the international break.

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 7d

Bayern Munich have confirmed that Lena Oberdorf has suffered a torn ACL injury during their last match at the weekend.

The German will undergo surgery tomorrow and will be out for several months.

#FCBayern #DieLiga

UWCL talking points after matchday 2

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 7d

There will be permutations in the final week of the NWSL regular season after the international break!

One of Racing Louisville or North Carolina Courage will claim the last spot.

Seattle Reign, San Diego Wave, Portland Thorns and Gotham FC are playoff bound ✅

#NWSL

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 10d

Talking points from the UWCL league phase MD 2 games!

Check out our analysis on our newsletter looking at wins for Barcelona, OL Lyonnes, Chelsea and Man Utd. Plus, the individual performances of Lily Yohannes and Patri Guijarro.

#UWCL

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Our analysis of some of the talking points from matchday 2 of the UWCL league phase, including perfect starts for OL Lyonnes, Barcelona and Manchester United, plus Chelsea got their first win.

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 10d

The penultimate week of the 2025 NWSL regular season!

It’s must-win for North Carolina Courage tonight against Bay FC, also Seattle Reign look to clinch their playoff place if they get a point against Utah Royals.

#NWSL

UWCL talking points after matchday 2

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 10d

It has been confirmed by Arsenal that goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger has suffered a ruptured ACL injury!

This does mean she is expected to be out a for a significant period of time, so sending our thoughts as she begins her recovery ❤️

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 10d

Here were the games drawn for the Round of 16 ⬇️

Ajax vs Hammarby
Glasgow City vs Sporting CP
Anderlecht vs Austria Wien
Sparta Praha vs BSC YB Frauen
BK Häcken vs Internazionale
Breiðablik vs Fortuna Hjørring
Nordsjælland vs ŽNK Mura
PSV vs Eintracht Frankfurt

#UWEC

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 10d

The draw to determine the knockout stage bracket in the new UEFA Women’s Europa Cup is taking place at midday today! ⏱️

Below are the 16 teams who will be taking part in the competition ⬇️

#UWEC

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 10d

The draw to determine the knockout stage bracket in the new UEFA Women’s Europa Cup is taking place at midday today! ⏱️

Below are the 16 teams who will be taking part in the competition ⬇️

#UWEC

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 10d

Talking points from the UWCL league phase MD 2 games!

Check out our analysis on our newsletter looking at wins for Barcelona, OL Lyonnes, Chelsea and Man Utd. Plus, the individual performances of Lily Yohannes and Patri Guijarro.

#UWCL

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Our analysis of some of the talking points from matchday 2 of the UWCL league phase, including perfect starts for OL Lyonnes, Barcelona and Manchester United, plus Chelsea got their first win.

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 11d

Here’s a results recap and how the league phase table looks following the conclusion of MD 2!

Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and OH Leuven all won for the first time ✅

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Wolfsburg, OL Lyonnes and Manchester United have 100% records so far 📈

#UWCL

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Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 11d

All going well for Real Madrid against PSG, they lead 2-0 with goals from Naomie Feller and Alba Redondo ⚽️

Bayern and Juventus are level at 1-1 and also Benfica vs Arsenal is locked at 0-0.

#UWCL

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 11d

Manchester United hold on for their second league phase win as they beat Atlético Madrid by a goal to nil!

Both teams ended the game with ten players each, with Dominique Janssen sent off in the first half, and then Alexia Fernández went in the second.

#UWCL #MUWomen

Women’s Football Talk @womensfootballtalk.bsky.social · 11d

Manchester United lead at the break through a really good goal by Fridolina Rolfö ⚽️

They are also down to 10 after Dominique Janssen’s red card for a challenge on Gio Garbelini 🟥

Do we agree it was a red card?

#UWCL