‘The health and wellbeing of our players is foundational to the strength and sustainability of our sport’ – Sarah Gregorius The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced the formation of the NWSL Health Advisory Council. This strategic initiative is designed…
Author: Emma Brockwell et al and FIFPROJournal: British Journal of Sports Medicine (2026) Over the past decade, professional women’s football has evolved rapidly — yet postpartum return-to-play remains an underdeveloped area of practice. Traditionally, pregnancy and childbirth marked the end…
Author: Freja Lähteenmäki et alJournal: Sports (2026) AI generated summary This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between neurocognitive function and concussion history in professional women football players. Seventy-four players were recruited through FIFPRO and national unions, with 68 completing a…
“Precarious Workload in Global Professional Women’s Football” Author: FIFPRO World Players’ Union 2025Website: fifpro.org AI generated summary The 2025 FIFPRO PWM Women’s Annual Report presents a detailed and data-rich analysis of the global state of player workload in women’s football.…
(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…