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UK Women's Football The policy that helps inform which match officials are chosen to appoint games in the Premier League, English Football League and Women’s Super League has been published for the first time.

Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) — the body in charge of refereeing in England — chief Howard Webb revealed that in an effort to be more transparent, his organisation wanted to make the appointments policy and its guidelines available to the public.

After earlier confusion due to Webb’s comments, PGMOL has since clarified the allegiances of individual officials within its. .. Caoimhe O'Neill39 Sonia Bompastor on her Chelsea vision, management style and schedule concerns Jessy Parker Humphreys4 Canada forward Cloe Lacasse joins Utah Royals from Arsenal Art de Roché8 Arsenal confirm Rosa Kafaji signing from Hacken Art de Roché18 What to expect from The Athletic's podcast coverage this Premier League season The Athletic Staff64 Advertisement England midfielder on why she's moving to the U. S, what happened at Manchester United, and her ambitions in Los Angeles Steph Yang17 Angel City have confirmed the signing of former Manchester United captain Katie Zelem on a deal through to 2026.

Zelem, 28, joins after leaving United following the expiration of her contract at the end of June, bringing an end to a chapter that saw her make over 160 appearances for the club.

A product of United’s academy, Zelem initially left in 2013 due to the absence of a senior women’s team, moving on to Liverpool and later Juventus. However, she rejoined United in 2018 when the club re-established its women’s side, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the squad.

Named as. .. Omar Garrick17 There was to be no moment of magic on the pitch in Saturday's final against the USA but the Brazilian veteran's legacy is secured Meg Linehan9 How the U. S. women won Olympic gold at Brazil's expense - yet again - in Paris on Saturday Jeff Rueter and Steph Yang391 Manchester United Women have completed the signing of Canada midfielder Simi Awujo.

The 20-year-old has moved to United from the U. S. collegiate system, having represented the University of Southern California’s USC Trojans since 2021.

She has signed a three-year deal that runs until 2027.

“To say that I’m a professional footballer for Manchester United is insane, ” Awujo said. “I’m so excited for the season ahead, what the future holds here and just to be a Red Devil. ”

Awujo joins United after representing Canada at the 2024 Olympics, with her side overcoming a. .. Ali Rampling20 Manchester United will have a sponsor on the back of their shirts in competitive games for the first time in the club’s history this season, with a Microsoft product featuring for Saturday’s Community Shield against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.

The back of United’s jerseys will not be sponsored during Premier League or UEFA Europa League matches this season, but there will be the option in the domestic cup competitions (the FA Cup and Carabao Cup), as well as in Women’s Super League (WSL) games.

The move is an innovative option that forms part of United’s. .. Adam Crafton90 Advertisement Brazil struggled through the group stage and only advanced as the second-best third-placed team, but are now a side united and revived Jack Lang17 Marta will go down as one of the greatest to ever play. Her international career comes to an end in the Olympic final against the U. S. Meg Linehan21 Arsenal are set to sign Sweden international Rosa Kafaji from BK Hacken.

A transfer fee for the 21-year-old, an attacking midfielder, has been agreed after she finished as the Swedish club’s top scorer in 2023.

Kafaji was also instrumental in guiding Hacken to the Champions League quarter-finals last year, netting four goals, with victories over Real Madrid and Paris FC and a draw against Chelsea in the group stages.

She is not just a goalscorer, however. Playing as a No 10, Kafaji’s role is to create chances with dynamic movement on and off the ball.

Arsenal played the majority of last. .. Charlotte Harpur and Art de Roché44 How Hayes has rebuilt the USWNT a year after its early exit from the 2023 World Cup has instilled belief. Meg Linehan86 The United States beat Germany in the earlier semifinal on Tuesday. Jeff Rueter and Luke Bosher38 Preparation, professionalism and humour - Hayes' co-commentators on what she's like to work with Charlotte Harpur19 Advertisement Women's football is a sport France has long struggled to fall in love with and a disappointing home Olympics is another opportunity missed Jessy Parker Humphreys20 The reigning Olympic champions head home without a chance for a medal, but they're leaving with their heads held high. Chantel Jennings78 Canada has been knocked out of the Paris Olympic women’s soccer quarterfinal after losing to Germany on penalties following a scoreless draw.

In a match that saw no goals in regular time, Canada missed two spot-kicks eliminating its chance of reclaiming the gold medal it won at the Tokyo Games.

Adriana Leon and Ashley Lawrence were denied by German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, who scored the decisive penalty to ensure Germany’s 4-2 shootout win.

Germany’s Klara Buhl could have given her side the lead in the first half, but her effort was smartly saved by Canadian goalkeeper. .. Omar Garrick118 How the USWNT advanced to the Olympic women's soccer semifinal Steph Yang and Jeff Rueter221 Manchester United Women have completed the signing of Sweden defender Anna Sandberg from BK Hacken.

The 21-year-old has signed a three-year deal which runs until 2027 with the option of a further year.

She becomes United’s fourth summer signing following the arrivals of Elisabeth Terland, Dominique Janssen and Melvine Malard, whose loan move from Lyon has been made permanent.

“I’m very happy and grateful to sign for this big club, Manchester United, ” Sandberg said. “I hope I can help our team with my qualities and deliver many winning moments for our fantastic fans. ”. .. Ali Rampling17 The U. S. can exist without Morgan and that’s ultimately for the good Steph Yang80 Advertisement Priestman has been suspended from soccer for a year for her involvement in the Canada drone scandal. Dan Sheldon162 Aston Villa Women have completed the signing of Missy Bo Kearns from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.

The midfielder, who has captained England’s Under-23 side, has signed a three-year contract, joining the club after starting her senior career with Liverpool in 2018.

“Missy Bo is a great asset for our team, ” Villa manager Robert de Pauw said. “She is a good player and has the potential to be a future leader. We are happy to have her in our squad. I see Missy as a dynamic, box-to-box midfielder. She is a good passer and also knows where to find the goal.

“Missy Bo has the. .. Caoimhe O'Neill and Omar Garrick26 See More