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Women's football

North Korean women’s football club arrives in South amid strained ties

North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC were greeted by cheers from activists when they arrived in South Korea on May 17.
North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC were greeted by cheers from activists when they arrived in South Korea on May 17.

Women’s Super League champions Man City sign off with big win over West Ham

Manchester City's Laura Coombs celebrates scoring their fourth goal against West Ham United with teammates at the Chigwell Construction Stadium in London, on May 16, 2026.
Manchester City's Laura Coombs celebrates scoring their fourth goal against West Ham United with teammates at the Chigwell Construction Stadium in London, on May 16, 2026.

Australia’s Sam Kerr to depart Chelsea at end of season

Sam Kerr became one of the most influential players in Chelsea’s history during her six-and-a-half-year spell.
Sam Kerr became one of the most influential players in Chelsea’s history during her six-and-a-half-year spell.

Tyan Foong inspires VJC comeback over RI to seal 12th straight NSG A Division girls’ football title

Victoria Junior College's two-goal heroine Tyan Foong (left) challenging Raffles Institution's Calista Dodson in the girls' A division football final.
Victoria Junior College's two-goal heroine Tyan Foong (left) challenging Raffles Institution's Calista Dodson in the girls' A division football final.

North Korean club to play rare football match in South

South Korea's team celebrates after scoring a goal against Iran during an AFC Women's Asian Cup match on March 2. Suwon FC Women will play the North's Naegohyang Women’s FC on May 20.
South Korea's team celebrates after scoring a goal against Iran during an AFC Women's Asian Cup match on March 2. Suwon FC Women will play the North's Naegohyang Women’s FC on May 20.

Afghanistan exiles dream of Olympic stage after FIFA recognition

Elaha Safdari of the Afghan Women's Refugee team makes a save during a selection camp at St. George's Park in Britain, on Aug 26, 2025.
Elaha Safdari of the Afghan Women's Refugee team makes a save during a selection camp at St. George's Park in Britain, on Aug 26, 2025.

WSL team Brighton reveal plans for purpose‑built women’s football stadium

Brighton's Japanese internationals Moeka Minami (left) and Kiko Seike celebrating after their 3-2 Women's Super League win over Manchester City at Broadfield Stadium in Crawley on April 25, 2026.
Brighton's Japanese internationals Moeka Minami (left) and Kiko Seike celebrating after their 3-2 Women's Super League win over Manchester City at Broadfield Stadium in Crawley on April 25, 2026.

Chloe Koh set to become 2nd Singaporean female footballer to play in US’ NCAA Div 1

Singaporean footballer Chloe Koh has secured an athletic and academic scholarship to attend St Bonaventure University in New York, the United States.
Singaporean footballer Chloe Koh has secured an athletic and academic scholarship to attend St Bonaventure University in New York, the United States.

Iran women players thank Australian government for protection

Fatemeh Pasandideh (left) and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have been training with A-League Women's team Brisbane Roar since March.
Fatemeh Pasandideh (left) and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have been training with A-League Women's team Brisbane Roar since March.

Combined girls’ football team claim first NSG B Div title with 2-1 win over Meridian Secondary

CBP W3 Combined team players celebrating with the champion's trophy after defeating Meridian Secondary School in the B Division Girls? League 1 football final at Jurong East Stadium on April 15, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
CBP W3 Combined team players celebrating with the champion's trophy after defeating Meridian Secondary School in the B Division Girls? League 1 football final at Jurong East Stadium on April 15, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.