Paper: ‘Digital tracking and developmental challenges: GPS technology in adolescent elite football’Author: Serdar Solmaz et alJournal: Scientific Reports (2026) The study by Solmaz et al. (2026) explores how continuous Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking impacts the psychological well-being, motivation, and identity…
Research: ‘Effects of Strength Training on Cognitive Function, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 in Highly-Trained Young Female Soccer Players’Author: Mariem Bousselmi et alJournal: Sports Medicine – Open (2026) In modern women’s soccer, heavy demands are placed on…
Article: ‘Understanding working conditions in elite women’s football: a scoping review’Author: Christina Le, et al (2026)Journal: Science and Medicine in Football This summary is designed to provide technical directors, managers, coaches, and stakeholders with a clear overview of the current…
Paper: ‘Understanding working conditions in elite women’s football: a scoping review’Author: Le, C. Y., Culvin, A., Brown, F., Okholm Kryger, K., Gledhill, A., Gouttebarge, V., & Emmonds, S.Journal: Science and Medicine in Football, 1–22 (2026) Women’s football has experienced explosive…
Research: Mechanisms and situational patterns of anterior cruciateligament injuries in professional women’s football(soccer): A systematic video analysis across 25 leagues(2022–2024)Author: Wyatt Hampstead, et alJournal: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (KSSTA) – 2026; 1-18 Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in elite women’s…
Ever wonder how elite athletes sustain peak performance under immense pressure—and how those exact same principles apply to your everyday life, career, and training? In this episode of the Performance Edge Podcast, host Tanya Arnold sits down with legendary performance…
Original article: Carstens R., Deshpande R., Esteve P. et al.Journal: Nature (2026) Hello science and sports fans! Today on the blog, we are diving into a fascinating new paper published in Scientific Reports titled “Evolution of spatial structure, passing network…
FIFA has established its Female Health & Performance Project as an evidence-informed framework designed to fundamentally shift how stakeholders — from players and grassroots volunteers to high-performance practitioners and retailers—understand and train the female athlete. The baseline reality driving this…
In a world where medical research has historically been skewed toward the male body, the “data gap” in women’s health is finally being bridged—not in a lab, but on our wrists and fingers (1). As we look toward 2026, women’s…
Zet in je agenda: Alles over de vrouwelijke atleet! 🗓️ Of je nu coach, fysiotherapeut, student of zelf een fanatiek sporter bent; de fysiologie van de vrouw vraagt om een specifieke aanpak. In mei staan er twee top-events op de…
Author: Matthias Boeker et al.Journal: Nature (2026) The “REST” study (2026) offers a deep dive into the sleep habits and recovery of elite female football athletes. By tracking 21 professional players over 17 days using both sensors and daily logs,…
Author: Dr. Marc Niering et al.Journal: Nature (2026) This analysis translates the scientific study “The effects of the menstrual cycle on physical and psychological parameters in female athletes” (Niering et al., 2026) into practical advice for the gym and the…
Author: Jesús Mateo Cortés Journal: Sport Performance & Science Reports (2026) This paper, “Weekly Periodization for Women’s Football: Linking the Gym with the Pitch,” presents a specialized, movement-based strength training framework designed to optimize performance and reduce injury risks for…
Author: Abbie Smith-Ryan et al.Journal: Sports Medicine (2026) The Competitive Advantage of Nutrition In modern football, talent alone is not enough. To maintain a tactical system over a 90-minute match and sustain a grueling season, players must be optimally fueled.…
Author: E.G. Peggen et al.Journal: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2026) This study, published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2026), investigated the factors that influence why some elite athletes experience significantly larger performance drops…
‘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: Marco Abreu et al.Journal: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2026) The study titled “Should Soccer Players Re-Warm-up at Half-Time? An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial in a Professional Women’s Team” investigates the effectiveness of a brief, 3-minute re-warm-up…
Author: Pieter van der MeerJournal: Sport en Strategie (2026) – Dutch In a compelling feature by Sport & Strategie, researchers shed new light on how the hearts of female elite athletes adapt to intense training — and why those adaptations…
Author: Kirsty Elliott-Sale et al.Journal: Science and Medicine in Football (2026) This research paper, published in Science and Medicine in Football, provides a comprehensive look at how the menstrual cycle is managed within 15 elite European women’s football clubs. It…
Author: Eline M Nijmeijer et alJournal: Journal of Sport Sciences (2026) Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries remain a major concern in female football, particularly among youth players who show the highest injury rates in sport. Traditional prevention programs have improved…
