Author: Albert Altarriba-Bartés et alJournal: International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching AI written summary: This study provides the first comprehensive overview of post-match recovery practices in elite women’s soccer in Spain, surveying all 33 teams competing in Liga F…
Authors: Benito Pérez González et al.Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2025 AI written summary: Aim The study examined whether Relative Age Effects (RAEs) — the advantages experienced by players born earlier in the selection year — exist in…
AI generated summary: Training load is a key concept in elite sport, and can be divided into external load (e.g., distance covered, number of repetitions, wattage) and internal load (the athlete’s physiological & psychological response to that external load). The…
How phycholocigal data can play a role in football – Geir Jordet @ CNN We might think we know everything there is to know about our favorite football players, but how much do we really know? Are we fully aware…
Link to the article AI generated summary Wearables such as sports watches provide plenty of data on heart rate, sleep, and recovery — but their real value depends on how coaches interpret and apply this information.
Authors: Antonio Alonso-Callejo et al.Journal: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (IJSPP), 2025 Integration of in situ sprint profiling into applied performance monitoring without the need for isolated testing. AI written summary: Aim The study evaluated how to obtain…
(Steve Den Hollander et al; Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2025) AI generated summary Background The International Match Calendar (IMC) governs how professional football matches are scheduled worldwide. Growing competition density—due to league, continental, and international tournaments—has…
𝗩𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗯𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 “Iedere (jeugd)sporter krijgt te maken met tegenslag. Hoe je daarvan herstelt, bepaalt of je op (top)niveau kunt blijven ontwikkelen en presteren. Samen met FC Groningen, PSV en Vitesse Arnhem onderzochten we hoe een app/dashboard helpt…
A 208-case analysis from the 2022–2024 seasons (Hampstead et al., JSAMS, 2025) AI generated summary: Objective This study examined when during a match anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur in professional women’s football, aiming to clarify whether these injuries are…
How do professional women’s teams structure their gym sessions during a long competitive season? In this episode of the Femme FC Podcast, host Nicole Surdyka sits down with Christi Edson, Head of Performance for the Orlando Pride, to break down…
(Bal et al., 2025) This study examined how a 10-week in-season strength training program affected the physical performance and match running demands of young elite female soccer players. Purpose To determine whether adding structured strength training to regular soccer practice…
A project and research publication in partnership with FIFA The rapid increase in professionalism within women’s football has been accompanied by a notable increase in the physical intensity of matches. Despite these advancements, there is a gap in the comprehensive…
What is submaximal testing, and why should you use it? What can it tell us about a player’s fitness? What is the best protocol for my team and sport? These are the questions and topics we explored with renowned sports…
Footballers may not be playing more games, but their time on the pitch has become far more demanding. The sports economists Stefan Szymanski and Guy Wilkinson tested the notion (note: “leading players are playing too many games”) against evidence. They…
Detailed UEFA analysis on the increasing physical outputs of players – outlined in a brand-new Women’s EURO 2025 physical analysis report – which highlights a marked increase in intensity from previous editions of the tournament, as well as comparing the demands placed…
Summary of Mandorino et al. (2025) Relying on running volume as a key performance indicator is not only misleading — it is outdated and should be dropped entirely (Buchheit & Verheijen, 2024; Verheijen, 2025) AI based summery: Background Running distance…
Research examining recovery modalities across different ages and competitive levels reveals which strategies show promise for supporting players’ post-exercise recovery. Understanding the evidence behind common recovery techniques helps practitioners tailor approaches to individual needs and contexts. Our latest systematic…
7 Key Research Papers in Womens Football FIFA’s Female Health Project, in collaboration with Sports Medicine journal, has released a special open-access issue featuring 7 groundbreaking research papers on womens football. These studies cover everything from physical performance benchmarks to…
Monthuley G, Okholm Kryger K, Verhagen E. ACL injury prevention in European women’s football: exploring knowledge, attitudes and practices in a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 2025;11:e002558. Abstract Objective; To assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours…
Verhagen E, Ferrer E, Antero JDS, Bahtijarevic Z, Barlow A, Bolling C, et al. UEFA consensus statement on menstrual cycle tracking in women’s football. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 2025;11:e002769. Abstract Menstrual cycle tracking is increasingly recognised as…