The Magic of the Cup lives in this look back at the Fodens Ladies FC shock upset over powerhouse Southampton in the 1974 Women's FA Cup final.
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From Wimbledon beating Liverpool to Hereford beating Newcastle to Bradford beating Chelsea, there’s nothing quite like a David versus Goliath. The Women’s FA Cup has had its fair share of romance, too, and this weekend sees fourth-tier Crawley Wasps face 14-time winners Arsenal. An Arsenal that has record-breaking Vivianne Miedema, the world-class Kim Little, the composed young defender Leah Williamson, and a host of internationals and top young talents to boot. The Wasps were formed 27 years ago and have only ever been a women’s football club. It’s a name which the locals hold dear, a brand which has become synonymous with the side, noticeable in their black-and-yellow striped shirts. Last year they were as low as the fifth tier of English football before earning promotion and the side has a good chance of back-to-back promotions, largely thanks to the efforts of committed manager/chairman Paul Walker.
Katie Chapman reminisces about winning the FA Cup at 14 years old.
Fourth-tier Actonians look to build off the FA Cup run it made last year. It won't be easy as this look at what life is like for a pay-to-play club trying to make a magical cup run attests.
Matt Beard said he's proud of what his team has managed to create in less than 12 months as a professional football club despite a 3–0 defeat to Manchester Saturday in the 2019 FA Cup final.
Key observations from Chelsea's 3–2 extra-time win over Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. Chelsea captures the Cup for the second straight year along with winning a third straight FA Women's Super League title to complete the double for this season.
The last week has gone really fast with a lot of fun on the schedule. Since I came to Doncaster...
The COVID-19 pandemic forced several U.S. Women's National Team stars to seek consistent playing time outside of the United States, with England's FA Women's Super League a prime target. More than 20 years ago, before there was a professional league in the United States, one college standout also looked to England for consistent playing time. Tracy Osborn found it with Millwall, as well as a FA Cup.
Lesley Lloyd, captain of the Southampton side that won the inaugural Women's FA Cup in 1971, reflects on lifting the trophy for the first time.
Manchester City sealed a domestic cup double with a hard-fought 3-0 victory over West Ham United.
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost seasons last between nine and ten months, but not women’s football. Women’s football is different, it’s always been different....
Manchester City manager Nick Cushing praised his players for the resilience they have shown all season after his side clinched a domestic cup double with a 3-0 victory over West Ham United at Wembley.