Chelsea’s Victory and Team Updates in Women’s Football

omidbasir- Thompson has demonstrated remarkable skill in front of goal for Chelsea throughout the season; however, this weekend presented a quieter performance for the young forward. Nevertheless, Chelsea triumphed over Liverpool with a 2-0 victory, a result that aids their quest for qualification to next season’s Women’s Champions League.

Both Thompson and Girma were included in the starting lineup. Although they encountered a few challenging moments with the ball, their contributions were sufficient to help secure a solid win for the Blues.

The spotlight, however, shone on Chelsea’s English star, Lauren James, who netted both goals and played a pivotal role in controlling the match from her versatile position.

Macario, on the other hand, has not featured for Chelsea in recent weeks, and speculation regarding her future has intensified. Reports suggest potential moves to Barcelona or the NWSL’s San Diego Wave as her contract with Chelsea approaches its conclusion. The Guardian indicated last week that she has declined an extension with the club.

Chelsea’s head coach Sonia Bompastor addressed the situation, stating: “Cat is not available right now due to injury. As you could see, she’s also not involved in the Champions League squad. We are assessing Cat every week to ensure she can play for us before the end of the season. Hopefully, that will be the case, but today I don’t have the answer to that question.”

Manchester United achieved their seventh consecutive victory across all competitions this past weekend, coming from behind to defeat the London City Lionesses 2-1 in WSL play. USWNT goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was not heavily tested aside from an early concession but performed admirably in her positioning as United sought the comeback.

Jess Park and Millie Turner were instrumental in turning the match around, securing three vital points for the Red Devils, who remain comfortably in second place in the league standings.

In other news, Arsenal’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Broadfield Stadium. This unexpected break afforded Emily Fox and the Gunners some respite, with the match yet to be rescheduled. Arsenal has had a commendable season, currently positioned fourth in the WSL, with Fox making significant contributions both defensively and offensively. The Gunners are set to return to action midweek against Oud-Heverlee Leuven in UEFA Women’s Champions League play.