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  • [ 2 October 2023 ] Chelsea vs Spurs as it happened: Blues earn first win of WSL season Articles
  • [ 1 October 2023 ] WSL opening weekend: Liverpool stun Arsenal, Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge Articles
  • [ 27 September 2023 ] WSL 2023/24: Can last season’s lower-table teams reach new heights? Articles
  • [ 25 September 2023 ] WSL 2023/24: Previewing last season’s top six Articles
  • [ 20 September 2023 ] Serie A Femminile: 2023/24 season preview Articles

Articles by Dr. Julia West

England fans wave flags at Trafalgar Square.
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Women’s football: What has sparked the game’s recent rise in popularity?

4 August 2022 Dr. Julia West

The growth of women’s football becomes more evident during major tournaments. But what exactly has prompted the increasing popularity of the women’s game? Dr. Julia West examines this topic, looking at the role of media […]

"Attendane 87,192 – A UEFA Euro Tournament Record" is shown on the Wembley Stadium scoreboard.
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Record-breaking Euro 2022: We are all roaring for the Lionesses

1 August 2022 Dr. Julia West

Who is watching the group stages? The rise in popularity of women’s football seems to be an actual thing. The record-breaking crowd in attendance at Old Trafford for the opening game of the Euro 2022 […]

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Neuro-walking football: A conversation with a young female coach

4 June 2022 Dr. Julia West

Issey Lee-Fisher is a level 2 football coach. She is currently studying a BSc single honours sport development and coaching course at the University of Worcester. During her first year of study, a close family […]

Cones and training bibs lie against a fence.
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Grassroots football: Are the rules really fit for purpose?

25 January 2022 Dr. Julia West

The Football Association’s grassroots strategy for 2020-2024 highlights interesting objectives for the development and progression of the game. These bold targets commit to some exciting plans to develop and encourage participation for all players. The […]

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Covid-19 and the impact it has on grassroots football

21 December 2021 Dr. Julia West

Many Women’s Super League clubs have postponed their fixtures last weekend due to the increasingly worrying Covid-19 Omicron breakout. For a number of reasons, this is an entirely sensible decision. Emma Hayes revealed her players’ […]

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Z:RO to hero: Do minimalist goalkeeper gloves really work?

9 December 2021 Dr. Julia West

When developing hand-eye coordination in athletes, sports scientists have found that virtual reality goggles can help. However, many clubs do not have access to such sophisticated equipment for training purposes. Goalkeeper coaches have to develop […]

Aubrey Bledsoe of Washington Spirit looks on.
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Why do goalkeepers wear gloves?

2 November 2021 Dr. Julia West

From protecting your hands to keeping them warm — are goalkeepers’ gloves a necessity? There is quite a lot written about when football goalkeepers first started wearing gloves — some are disputed facts. However, a […]

Recent Posts

  • Lauren James celebrates scoring a goal for Chelsea
    Chelsea vs Spurs as it happened: Blues earn first win of WSL season
    2 October 2023
  • Millie Bright embraces Lauren James after Chelsea's second goal against Tottenham Hotspur.
    WSL opening weekend: Liverpool stun Arsenal, Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge
    1 October 2023
  • Liverpool's Gemma Bonner and Shanice van de Sanden walk together.
    WSL 2023/24: Can last season’s lower-table teams reach new heights?
    27 September 2023
  • Sam Kerr celebrates with Chelsea teammates.
    WSL 2023/24: Previewing last season’s top six
    25 September 2023
  • Barbara Bonansea of Juventus FC and Lucia Di Guglielmo of AS Roma fight for the ball.
    Serie A Femminile: 2023/24 season preview
    20 September 2023

Recent Posts

  • Lauren James celebrates scoring a goal for Chelsea
    Chelsea vs Spurs as it happened: Blues earn first win of WSL season
    2 October 2023
  • Millie Bright embraces Lauren James after Chelsea's second goal against Tottenham Hotspur.
    WSL opening weekend: Liverpool stun Arsenal, Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge
    1 October 2023
  • Liverpool's Gemma Bonner and Shanice van de Sanden walk together.
    WSL 2023/24: Can last season’s lower-table teams reach new heights?
    27 September 2023
  • Sam Kerr celebrates with Chelsea teammates.
    WSL 2023/24: Previewing last season’s top six
    25 September 2023
  • Barbara Bonansea of Juventus FC and Lucia Di Guglielmo of AS Roma fight for the ball.
    Serie A Femminile: 2023/24 season preview
    20 September 2023

Recent Posts

  • Lauren James celebrates scoring a goal for Chelsea
    Chelsea vs Spurs as it happened: Blues earn first win of WSL season
    2 October 2023
  • Millie Bright embraces Lauren James after Chelsea's second goal against Tottenham Hotspur.
    WSL opening weekend: Liverpool stun Arsenal, Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge
    1 October 2023
  • Liverpool's Gemma Bonner and Shanice van de Sanden walk together.
    WSL 2023/24: Can last season’s lower-table teams reach new heights?
    27 September 2023
  • Sam Kerr celebrates with Chelsea teammates.
    WSL 2023/24: Previewing last season’s top six
    25 September 2023
  • Barbara Bonansea of Juventus FC and Lucia Di Guglielmo of AS Roma fight for the ball.
    Serie A Femminile: 2023/24 season preview
    20 September 2023

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  • Esther Gonzalez of Spain lifts the Women's World Cup trophy
  • Australia Women celebrate beating France in the World Cup quarter-finals
  • Sam Kerr and Emily Van Egmond of Australia celebrate at the World Cup
  • Chandler McDaniel, Ryley Bugay and Meryll Serrano of the Philippines applaud fans.

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