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Strong Women • 9th April 2024

“It’s an exciting time”: 3 Liverpool players on the growth of women’s football and what comes next

Gemma Bonner, Mia Enderby and Niamh Fahey speak to Strong Women about their journey as professional footballers and the people who inspire them.

Strong Women • 26th March 2024

“4 in 10 elite sportswomen still earn less than £10,000 a year – it's not good enough”

A survey of elite UK sportswomen by the BBC found that a third had considered giving up their sport due to the cost of living crisis. It’s a sign that the battle for equality is far from over, writes Lauren Geall.

Strong Women • 8th March 2024

This joyful new campaign celebrates the female football coaches making a difference

The ‘Seat At The Table’ campaign aims to inspire more women and girls to get involved in football coaching in an attempt to address the current lack of representation behind the scenes of the game.

Strong Women • 7th March 2024

Alessia Russo on the growth of women’s football, social media pressures and the next generation

Speaking to Strong Women about her new role as ambassador for the Adobe FA Women’s Cup, Alessia Russo shares her thoughts on growing the grassroots game, dealing with comments online and support for female athletes.

Strong Women • 7th March 2024

The growth of women’s football is helping young girls feel more confident, new report finds

The number of young girls playing football has skyrocketed over the last couple of years, and it’s having a powerful effect on how they think and feel about themselves.

Strong Women • 27th February 2024

Women’s health training is becoming mandatory for top-flight football clubs in England

Staff at football clubs across the top two women’s leagues in England will be required to complete mandatory women’s health training under new plans that aim to boost support for female athletes across the professional game.

Strong Women • 15th February 2024

TfL names an Overground line after the Lionesses to commemorate their 2022 Euros victory

The portion of the Overground that runs through Wembley is being named the Lioness line in honour of the England women’s football team and their achievements throughout the years.

Strong Women • 13th December 2023

“A whirlwind of emotions”: Beth Mead on overcoming injury, rehab and her new normal

Over a year since an ACL injury took her off the pitch, Arsenal striker and Lioness Beth Mead reflects on her comeback journey.

Strong Women • 7th December 2023

The rise in ACL injuries in women’s football is finally getting some much-needed attention

Leah Williamson and Beth Mead are just two of the high-profile players who did not compete at the Women’s World Cup due to ACL injuries. But why are so many female footballers suffering from this problem? Strong Women takes a closer look.

Strong Women • 30th November 2023

From the FA ban to a £30m grassroots fund, the story of women’s football in England so far

As the government announces a new £30m fund for grassroots women’s football across England, Strong Women looks back at the centuries-long history of the sport across the UK – from the first teams to a controversial ban by the FA.

Strong Women • 23rd November 2023

“Women’s football fan culture is unique – but the demand being placed on players is unsustainable”

From signs asking for shirts to crowds lining up for autographs, it’s becoming impossible for players to meet the demands of their fans.

Strong Women • 13th October 2023

Women’s football is bigger than ever – so why is there still no official fantasy league?

As the WSL enters the third weekend of its 2023/24 season, Strong Women meets the fans working to boost engagement.

Strong Women • 22nd September 2023

Sam Kerr on her World Cup journey, the value of resilience and the future of women’s football

Following a massive summer for women’s football, Australian national team captain and Chelsea star Sam Kerr sat down with Strong Women to recount the excitement of the World Cup and what the future holds.

Strong Women • 21st September 2023

At last, the Lionesses have reached an agreement with the FA on player bonuses

Captain Millie Bright says the squad is “really positive” that things will change in the future after the Lionesses reached an agreement with the FA in their ongoing dispute over player bonuses.

Strong Women • 11th September 2023

9 brilliant podcasts, video series and books about women’s sport to know

Missing the Women’s World Cup? Keep your head in the game with these brilliant explorations of women’s sport and everything it has to offer.

Strong Women • 24th August 2023

Nike, at long last, says it'll sell Mary Earps' World Cup shirt

A petition urging Nike to reverse its decision not to sell the kit has won – the retailer has finally bowed to pressure.

Strong Women • 19th August 2023

“I want us to dominate women’s football”: Karen Carney on her hopes for the Lionesses’ future

Speaking to Strong Women ahead of the World Cup final this Sunday, former Lioness and football pundit Karen Carney shares her hopes for the future of the women’s game in the UK, as well as the changes that need to take place to get us there.

Strong Women • 11th August 2023

England netball star Helen Housby on the pre-match routine she swears by

Ever wondered what it takes to be one of the world’s best netball players? Strong Women sat down with England’s Helen Housby before she took off to the Netball World Cup 2023 in South Africa to find out.

Strong Women • 19th July 2023

The Women’s World Cup just officially broke this exciting record

Before it’s even started, the 2023 Women’s World Cup has broken the record for the most tickets ever sold at a women’s world cup.

Strong Women • 1st August 2022

Just a really joyful round-up of all the best reactions to the Lionesses’ win

From a press conference dance party to Gabby Logan’s rousing sign-off, here are all the best reactions to the Lionesses’ win against Germany in the 2022 Women’s Euro final.

30th June 2022

Held up then torn down: why is our relationship with sports stars so volatile?

From Emma Raducanu to Simone Biles, superstar athletes face excessive levels of praise and vitriol. But what is it about sport that attracts this extreme response? Stylist investigates.

Strong Women • 27th October 2019

Meet the twin sisters aiming for joint success at the 2020 Olympics

Twin sisters Laviai and Lina Nielsen share the same dream – to take home medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The British athletics hopefuls sat down with Stylist Strong to share what strength means to them.

Strong Women • 20th October 2019

The 2019 Women’s World Cup has officially broken this pretty incredible record

According to a new report released by FIFA, there was a 30% increase in audience numbers between the 2015 and 2019 Women’s World Cup tournaments.

Strong Women • 29th September 2019

How mental strength helped Lioness Jordan Nobbs to overcome a potentially career-defining injury

England Lioness Jordan Nobbs missed out on the chance to play at this year’s Women’s World Cup due to a knee injury. But overcoming injury and working through such a career-defining moment can show us how mentally strong we are, as the footballer discovered.