<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Her Football Sphere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering women through the beautiful game and beyond: Championing change in women's football.]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:18:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSFER TALK: AMANDA NILDEN SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH SPURS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo credits: Tottenham Hotspur 2026, tottenhamhotspur.com. Tottenham Hotspur defender Amanda Nilden has signed a new contract with the club, keeping her at the club for an extended period. She originally joined the Lilywhites on loan from Juventus, where she won the treble in the 2021-22 season and helped Spurs reach the Women's FA Cup final. She then made the switch to the WSL side ahead of the 2024-25 campaign and instantly impressed, producing consistent, strong performances for the...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/transfer-talk-amanda-nilden-signs-new-deal-with-spurs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae3937c6d98ad9b02777d3e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:01:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_e6afbaa8bf8d4fca987463b21e8f3b44~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_653,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS BITES: ALICE SOMBATH SIDELINED WITH ACL INJURY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo credits: Tottenham Hotspur 2026. tottenhamhotspur.com Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Alice Sombath will be sidelined for a significant period of time following an ACL injury suffered in the North London derby last weekend. Sombath had to be substituted at halftime.  The French international, signed from OL Lyonnes this summer, will undergo surgery and rehabilitation after discussing steps with the Spurs medical team.  The club wishes her well throughout her recovery. Nerea...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-bites-alice-sombath-sidelined-with-acl-injury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae21f310c51e0be897e157a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:23:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_4ad40fc6043a4cc4aabb076d3d5b01b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_653,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[INTERVIEW: 'WE'RE NOT THERE JUST TO TAKE PART. WE'RE HERE TO CHALLENGE': CORAL-JADE HAINES REFLECTS ON WATFORD'S TITLE WINNING SEASON, THEIR AMBITIONS AND RETURN TO THE WSL2]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new home: Watford are prepared for new challenges in the WSL2 at Vicarage Road (Image credits: Nerea Fernandes- Own photo) 'We're there to challenge the top teams, the top three, the top five. We're not looking down, we're looking forward and up’. These confident words from Watford defender Coral-Jade Haines underline the team’s ambitions as they embark on a new chapter in their history following promotion from the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division last season. Speaking...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/interview-we-re-not-there-just-to-take-part-we-re-here-to-challenge-coral-jade-haines-reflects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae1eb6bf093bb6b64215daf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:15:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_f46780c1389a4ad1b639e17ed3cd8189~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_855,h_641,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARTICLE: BALLON D'OR 2026: SPAIN REIGN BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN ABOUT WOMEN'S LEAGUE RECOGNITION]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo credits: Uefa.com, UEFA (2026). Spanish dominance continued at the 2026 Ballon D'Or awards, the country claiming more than half of the awards at the event, held at the Palladium Theatre in London to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the ceremony. The Ballon d’Or, originally created by magazine French Football in 1956, celebrates the world’s top players’ performances over the domestic and international season, with legends from over the years being honoured for their achievements....]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-bites-ballon-d-or-2026-spanish-dominance-continues-as-putellas-claims-top-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6adfdc166b9adee0c6dc17e9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:28:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_2934688af22544fabe6f95515303beba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_597,h_335,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS BITES: USA TO HOST WOMEN'S CLUB WORLD CUP IN JANUARY AND FIFA DOUBLES WORLD CUP FUNDING]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA have confirmed that the USA will host the inagural Women's Club World Cup in January 2028, following the men's World Cup in 2026. The country will also become the venue for the Olympics, scheduled to be in LA in July-August 2028. The organisation initially planned to launch the tournament in early 2026, but delayed it to 2028 to give the competition a dedicated calendar window that avoids clashing directly with the World Cup next year. The tournament, in the middle of most domestic...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-bites-usa-to-host-women-s-club-world-cup-in-january-and-fifa-doubles-world-cup-funding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ada3a428a5c6790739ac57e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:56:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_32009155030542298a74e4ea8cb27940~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS: SARINA WIEGMAN EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH ENGLAND UNTIL 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo creds: getty images, BBC Sport, BBC (2026) England manager Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract with the women's national team until 2029. The Dutchwoman, who replaced Phil Neville in September 2021, has since become Europe's most succesful coaches, winning the European Championships three times (one with the Netherlands and two with England), the Finalissima, two Arnold Clark Cups and reaching the 2023 World Cup final. In England's run to the 2025 Euros, Wirgman became the first...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-sarina-wiegman-extends-contract-with-england-until-2029</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad629d62b3a4d8e8261aab0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:49:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_7568398a7797464eaaa8b4d89fa67c68~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_976,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THEATRE REVIEW: DrED&#38;Dragons at the Lower Marsh Arts Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue for the DrEd&#38;Dragons adventure DrEd&#38;Dragons Lower Marsh Arts Club, London 3.5/5 ⭐ A wizard, a barbarian and a bard walk into a tavern… No, seriously.  DrED&#38; Dragons, an ambitious new production from DrED, an emerging theatre company, is a Dungeons and Dragons (D&#38;D) and Pathfinder mashup that brings the world of tabletop role-playing games to life on the stage.  Combining audience participation, humour and several high fantasy elements, it creates a fun, whimsical, absurd and surreal...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/theatre-review-dred-dragons-at-the-lower-marsh-arts-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad2000d5dc461311a2a99d6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:02:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_5e1c3289166f4c9695d898f92ef57874~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_913,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MORNING BITES: TOONE CALLED UP TO LIONESSES SQUAD, ENGLAND TO HOST NETBALL WORLD CUP FOR FOURTH TIME &#38; WSL AWARDS FOR SEPTEMBER REVEALED]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ella Toone has been called up to the England squad for their upcoming double header against Greece, replacing Lucy Bronze, who sustained a small injury while playing for Chelsea last week. Toone was originally left out of the squad, with manager Sarina Wiegman citing they had not 'played to their full potential in the last few weeks'. The Lionesses arrived in Crete yesterday to prepare for Friday's first leg against Greece at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion. The second leg will be played...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/morning-bites-toone-called-up-to-lionesses-squad-england-to-host-netball-world-cup-for-fourth-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac768938e01e25852d358f1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e6e9138f0a3f4c0795be4fcc602208ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS: MARIONA CALDENTEY WITHDRAWS FROM SPAIN SQUAD FOR UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL BREAK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal forward Mariona Caldentey will miss the upcoming international break with Spain after withdrawing from the squad with a hamstring injury, which she suffered in the Gunners's defeat to Manchester City this weekend. She was substituted after half time, before being replaced by Caitlin Foord and will miss La Rojas's upcoming games against the USA and Japan. Liverpool's Natalia Ramos, who has impressed for the Reds so far this campaign, has recieved her first senior call up, replacing...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-mariona-caldentey-withdraws-from-spain-squad-for-upcoming-international-break</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac392b110d33c5bea3397cc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4409f5e7f5f44f4faf975c7052465911~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS: EMILY FOX SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH ARSENAL &#38; TESCO WILL OFFER FREE FRUIT AND VEG WITH EVERY WSL TICKET ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have extended the contract of American defender Emily Fox on a three year deal. Fox has been a key playmaker for the Gunners since her move from North Carolina Courage in 2024, winning the Women's Champions Cup, Champions League and Women's League Cup trophy as well as featuring in the PFA's team of the year while in North London. She is highly regarded as one of the best full backs in the world and since has made almost 100 apperances for Arsenal in all competitons. In January, she...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-emily-fox-signs-new-deal-with-arsenal-tesco-will-offer-free-fruit-and-veg-with-every-wsl-tic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab54d720f6358bffa0330bd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:49:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d7e50cb16206449886778e9489ade537~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSFER TALK: JANA FERNANDEZ EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH LONDON CITY LIONESSES &#38; LEAH GALTON JOINS BURNLEY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish defender Jana Fernandez has signed a new contract with London City Lionesses, keeping her at the club until 2029. Since joining from Barcelona a year ago, Fernandez has become a key component for the Lionesses, playing every league match last season, with her performances earning her the fan's vote for Club Player of the Season.  London City finished sixth in the league in 2025-26. 'I'm absolutely delighted to sign a new contract here at London City'.  Fernandez told club media. 'When...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/transfer-talk-jana-fernandez-extends-contract-with-london-city-lionesses-leah-galton-joins-burnle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa72ea09b4f83aa6c5d70a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:10:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3730597853545761325a77~mv2_d_7686_4358_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSFER TALK: CRYSTAL PALACE SIGN CAITLIN COSME FROM FC NANTES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace Women have completed the signing of Puerto Rico international Caitlin Cosme from French club FC Nantes until 2027 subject to international clearance. She arrived in Nantes from Icelandic team UMF Stjarnan in July 2024 after making 12 apperances and scoring three goals for the club and spent two seasons in the Première Ligue, helping them Canaris to a seventh-place finish in 2024/25, and then a fourth-place finish in the following season. She began her career in the United...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/transfer-talk-crystal-palace-sign-caitlin-cosme-from-fc-nantes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9ca81f156497470060bb8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4409f5e7f5f44f4faf975c7052465911~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS: CARDIFF'S PRINCIPALITY STADIUM TO HOST 2029 WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales's Principality Stadium has been selected as the host venue for the 2029 UEFA Women's Champions League Final, making it the largest stadium to host the showpiece in the women's compeition. The Principality, who can seat 73,931, previously hosted the 2017 men's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus and the 2026 men's FA Community Shield. The news comes after Wales was named in a shortlist of stadiums, including Ireland's Aviva Stadium, France's Parc Olympique Lyonnais...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-cardiff-s-principality-stadium-to-host-2029-women-s-champions-league-final</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa931c7469a66aaf7274cf5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:24:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_11c435b871a94ffead063ef55ca9d3e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSFER TALK: MANCHESTER CITY SIGN GERMANY INTERNATIONAL CARLOTTA WAMSER]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have completed their third signing of the summer transfer window, tying Germany international Carlotta Wamser from  Bayer Leverkusen on a four year deal. Wamser, who can play at right back or left back, joins an exciting City squad as they prepare to defend their Women's Super League (WSL) title this term after Beth Mead and Niamh        Charles joined the Cityzens earlier this year. Wamser's arrival could be a boost to the team's defence after a list of player injures...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/transfer-talk-manchester-city-sign-germany-international-carlotta-wamser</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95600b2dd9f1aed9c63a74</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:27:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_388e82f21f1f498f960c8b4dce646fca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS: MANAGER MARC SKINNER LEAVES MANCHESTER UNITED BY MUTUAL CONSENT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United Women's manager Marc Skinner has agreed to leave the club by mutual consent. Skinner, who arrived at United from Birmingham City, led the Red Devils for five years, winning the FA Cup in 2024, reaching the Champions League group stage for the first time last season and finishing runners-up in three domestic Cup finals. His departure comes a month before United's first Women's Super League (WSL) fixture against London City Lionesses in September and a quiet transfer window...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-manager-marc-skinner-leaves-manchester-united-by-mutual-consent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a707a2a97fde8a3b3e8cf25</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:41:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSFER TALK: GEMMA BONNER JOINS DENVER SUMMIT FROM LIVERPOOL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo credit: denversummitfc.com National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Denver Summit have announced the signing of defender Gemma Bonner on a season-long contract from Liverpool. Bonner arrived in Merseyside from Manchester City, where she won the FA Cup (twice) and the Women's League Cup, scoring ten goals between 2018-21 and played under current head coach Nick Cushing. She returned to Liverpool in 2023, where she made her 135th career appearance for the Reds and captained the team...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/gemma-bonner-joins-denver-summit-from-liverpool-nwslr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e25052aa0dd3fa1653135</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:55:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_dd311180456041bc95302938d9995fb8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_864,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSFER TALK: CHELSEA SIGN GIULIA DRAGONI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo creds: Ian Walton, Chelsea FC Chelsea Women have completed the signing of Italy youth international Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona. The Blues were interested in the player for her versatility and ability to play across multiple attacking positions and have been tracking her for years, hoping to rebuild their squad after a mixed domestic season. Dragoni joined Barcelona in 2023 after graduating from Inter Milan's academy and spent the last two terms on loan at AC Roma, and becomes the...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/transfer-talk-chelsea-sign-giulia-dragon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e1e327dabe77cc22209f0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:35:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_8d20f608d5be4bc28ff5b72f04590394~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_976,h_548,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS: WATFORD WOMEN TO PLAY ALL LEAGUE GAMES AT VICARAGE ROAD THIS SEASON]]></title><description><![CDATA[In big news, Watford FC Women are set to play all their Women's Super League (WSL) 2 matches at their main stadium this season, following a successful trial in 2025/26. The Golden Girls previously played the rest of their matches at Vicarage Road and won promotion last season at the stadium, making a return to the second tier of women's football since 2023/24. This move puts the team more in line with the men's side, who consistently play at the main stadium and will hopefully bring more eyes...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/news-watford-women-to-play-all-league-games-at-vicarage-road-this-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6c79305cf1d22b8d753570</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:48:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8ecf61097bda484e809a534560aa2172~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSFER TALK: SZEMIK DEPARTS WEST HAM, RIANNA DEAN TO FULHAM]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham United have confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Kinga Szemik, who will join German side Hamburger SV on a permanent deal. Szemik joined the Hammers in 2024 and made 23 apperances in all competitions in her debut season, helping the club set new records.  She featured 22 times for the Irons in 2025-26, keeping three clean sheets. Fulham Women have added forward Rianna Dean to their ranks ahead of the FA National League Southern Premier Division season from Ipswich Town. Dean arrives...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/transfer-talk-szemik-departs-west-ham-rianna-dean-to-fulham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b1c0a328f65b10659f3a0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0799edde8eb545938557d0fc5a34a3b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSFER TALK: LONDON CITY LIONESSES SIGN SPAIN STARLET DANIELA ARQUES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo creds: London City Lionesses, BBC Sport, BBC London City Lionesses have strengthened their squad, signing youth player Daniela Arques from Sporting on a three-year deal subject to international clearance. Arques becomes the latest addition to the club’s Spanish contingent, which already includes Liga F veterans Alexia Putellas and Mapi Leon, bolstering an already successful transfer window. Arques, who began her career in Spain, will link up with London City manager Eder Maestre, whom...]]></description><link>https://nf3639.wixsite.com/her-sports-sphere/post/transfer-talk-london-city-lionesses-sign-spain-starlet-daniela-arques</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a77dd7ef449b92cf8f899</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:25:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d489_ba982cf4fcc84c90a5763013187643f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_566,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nf3639</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>