“I can only control my own behaviours and I’ve reflected on that”: Emma Hayes comments on clash with Eidevall

Chelsea boss and incoming USWNT coach Emma Hayes admitted to “lessons learned” but offered no apology when questioned about her clash with Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall at last month’s Women’s League Cup final. Hayes appeared to shove Eidevall after Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat following a touchline altercation involving Chelsea player Erin Cuthbert during the game, and Hayes later accused Eidevall of …

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Arsenal Are the Conti Cup champions: McCabe celebrates, Hayes shoves Eidevall, Maanum in stable condition after collapse

Arsenal Are the Conti Cup champions, coming out on top over Chelsea, 1-0, at the Molineux Stadium after 120 minutes and a goal from Stina Blackstenius. From a medical scare to tension between the managers, and the fact that outcome means Jonas Eidevall’s side have denied The Blues the chance at the quadruple, it was a dramatic affair all around, …

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Arsenal double down on Australia tour despite concerns over player welfare and the climate

Last week Arsenal announced that their women’s side would venture on a tour to Australia to take on the A-League All Stars XI in a friendly match on May 24th, which was met with a mixed reception from both fans and onlookers alike. Given the fixture falls just a mere six days following their last WSL game of the season …

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Arsenal will play 5 WSL fixtures at the Emirates Stadium next season

Arsenal will play five Women’s Super League games at the Emirates Stadium next year, it was announced May 10. Should they qualify for the group stage of the Champions League, they are also committed to hosting any fixtures from that point on in the Emirates, which seats 60,704. Arsenal played three WSL fixtures in the stadium this season, setting a …

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McCabe injured as Arsenal reach Champions League Semi-Final

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe limped off the pitch at the end of normal time last night, following Arsenal’s win over Bayern Munich. The Republic of Ireland will make their World Cup debut on July 20th when they face co-hosts Australia, and the sight of their captain on crutches and in a protective boot has caused concern amongst fans. …

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