Dribble Diaries

Ellie Roebuck made her Barcelona debut and first match in 303 days. She started in a 4-1 win over Betis, but was unable to keep a clean sheet. This follows her announcement on March 30th, 2024, that she had a stroke. She declared in an Instagram update that she had not played for her former team, Manchester City, all season. Ellie Roebuck stated, "I have had a left occipital infarction." Fortunately, there is no permanent impairment to my brain function or vision. After expert appointments, tests, and the assistance of the club's medical team, I'm on the mend. "It's been a terrible period. Life can throw unexpected hurdles at you, and if this year has taught me anything, it's that I'm strong and will give it my all for what I'm most passionate about." The Lioness was a member of the history squad that won the women's UEFA Euros at Wembley in 2022, but she did not play a single minute of the competition. She brought her office back to...

Steph Houghton, a former England and Manchester City captain, has been chosen one of four new entrants into the WSL Hall of Fame. Houghton was at Arsenal when the WSL period began in 2011, just a few years into her career, and she won back-to-back titles in the first two seasons of the new league, as well as two FA Cups and three League Cups. She subsequently moved north to join Manchester City in 2014, where she became a club legend after a decade at Etihad Campus. During her time at City, the centre-back captained the club to three Women's League Cups, three FA Cups, and the WSL title in 2016. Houghton remains City's most accomplished player, having won seven major championships throughout her tenure. Houghton left a significant effect on the WSL, scoring 23 goals in 178 games, and he also made international history. Over the course of eight years, the defender wore the captain's armband for England, leading the Lionesses to a few key tournaments and significant moment...

The first international break of the 2024/25 WSL season has concluded, with activity ready to resume this weekend. Manchester City now leads the rankings after winning four of their first five games, but both Chelsea and Manchester United have a game in hand. Aston Villa, West Ham, and Everton sit at the bottom of the table with two points each, but the Hammers' goal difference leaves them worse off. Several exceptional performers have emerged in the early parts of the campaign, including Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United players. Prior to this weekend's matches, 90min has ranked the top 10 players of the season thus far. 10) Hannah Hampton. Chelsea have made a solid start to the season, but Hannah Hampton has also established herself as the club's number one goalkeeper. The Blues have surrendered three goals in their first four games and are second in the standings, having played one fewer game than leaders Manchester City. Hampton has already made signifi...

Katie Robinson, an Aston Villa forward, has stated that she intends to seek a recall to the England senior squad. The 22-year-old has five senior caps for the Lionesses, but she will continue her development with the under-23s for the time being. Robinson stated during an England media event that her goal is to strive for a recall to the senior squad in the coming months. "It's definitely been a journey but these highs and lows are all part of it," Robinson told me. "Hopefully, I can get back to the seniors one day and I'll be working hard to try to do that." Robinson chose to join Aston Villa over Brighton & Hove Albion this summer. The attacker revealed that transferring clubs was part of a larger strategy to be selected by England head coach Sarina Wiegman again. She stated, "I believe I spent the summer looking for the appropriate club for me. [Aston Villa] is the appropriate place for me to grow and improve. I'm hoping to put in some s...

England hosts Germany in a replay of the Euro 2022 final at Wembley. Sarina Wiegman maintains she will always remember England's European Championship victory, but she is looking forward to more success as the Lionesses prepare for the next competition in 2025. England will face Germany at Wembley Stadium on Friday in a rematch of the Euro 2022 final, which saw Wiegman's team win their first major championship with goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly. During a press conference at St George's Park, Wiegman stated, "We will always cherish that - it's one of the big moments in my career and life, but now is now; moving forward, it's a completely different team." "We've moved on, and the next Euros begin next summer. "You always want to go faster, but the league's level has improved, as has international football; it has developed, which is what we want, but it means we must also develop. "We just know where we want to be on July...