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Chelsea’s hopes of another trip to Wembley were shattered in one of the most chaotic and controversial FA Cup semi-finals in recent memory as Manchester City fought back from two goals down to win 3-2 after extra time at Stamford Bridge.

The Women’s Super League is approaching a summer that could quietly reshape the future of several of its biggest clubs. Across Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, some of the league’s most experienced and recognisable stars are entering the final stretch of their current contracts. Yet, official clarity over their futures remains limited.

For the first time, Stamford Bridge will host its women's team in the FA Cup. The club prepares to host all 13 of its WSL home games at the stadium next season. They face off against the newly crowned WSL champions, Manchester City, who usurped the trophy from Chelsea, who have had a WSL season to forget after six consecutive titles. City aim to reach their first FA Cup final since 2022, and Chelsea hope to reach their second consecutive FA Cup final under manager Sonia Bompastor.

Aston Villa Women will mark the end of two careers following the retirements of Lucy Staniforth and Paula Tomás.

Tottenham Hotspur Women will lose Bethany England this summer as part of a wide-ranging squad overhaul.

Manchester United Women are entering a new phase of squad planning following confirmation that Leah Galton will leave the club and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Elisabeth Terland’s long-term future.

Arsenal Women have reinforced their leadership structure by securing new contracts for Leah Williamson and Steph Catley, while also confirming the departures of goalkeepers Manuela Zinsberger and Naomi Williams.

Chelsea Women are entering a period of transition after the retirement of long-serving defender Millie Bright, while also managing external interest in several core squad members.

Manchester City Women are preparing for a transformative summer following the expected departure of Khadija “Bunny” Shaw and the confirmed retirement of midfielder Laura Coombs.

Birmingham City Women were crowned Women’s Super League 2 champions after a composed and clinical 2-0 victory over Charlton Athletic Women on the final day of the season, securing promotion in a high-stakes encounter at The Valley.

Miss Arsenal has signed a new contract with Arsenal Women, extending her stay for two years, after spending 20 years with the club since joining as a child. 

After a month-long impromptu hiatus due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs because of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the break is finally over for one race weekend in Miami. Then another long three-week game to Montreal; it doesn't feel like the F1 season has really started.